Since its founding in 1960, the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery has been a center and catalyst for creativity and culture in our region. The Museum houses the nation’s largest public presentation of artwork by Florida’s preeminent painter, A.E. “Bean” Backus (1906-1990), and is home to the state’s only permanent multimedia exhibition on the Florida Highwaymen. Additionally, the Museum organizes and hosts changing exhibitions from artists of regional, national, and international acclaim.
Fort Pierce, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
St. Lucie
Type(s):
Art
History
Historic Home, Artist Studio and Rare Palm and Cycad gardens of artist Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982)
West Palm Beach, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Palm Beach
Type(s):
Art
Gardens
Historic Home
History
The mission and purpose of the Boca Raton Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in education and advocacy of historic preservation in our community.
Boca Raton, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Palm Beach
Type(s):
History
Founded by artists in 1950, the Boca Raton Museum of Art is driven by an educational mission that values looking, learning, and creating. These three core values are vital across our creative campus in Boca Raton: 1) Museum in Mizner Park, where 100,000+ visitors experience and learn about the beauty and diversity of the visual world through outstanding exhibitions, collections, and our award-winning artmatters educational programs for children, families, and adults. 2) Art School on west Palmetto Park Rd, where 5,000+ children and adults discover and further their creativity and talent through high caliber art instruction with 100+ weekly classes and workshops in various media. 3) Artists Guild Gallery on north Federal Hwy, where 300+ local artists working in a variety of media gather to exchange ideas, and exhibit and sell their work. The Boca Raton Museum of Art presents 10+ exciting exhibitions each year that reflect the breadth of human experience; maintains collections of 4,500 works; offers over 250 public programs that engage audiences of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds; and nurtures a vibrant, inclusive local artist community that supports the growth of artists over the entire arc of their artistic and professional development.
Boca Raton, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Palm Beach
Type(s):
Art
Voted Top 10 Attraction on TripAdvisor. Take an amazing trip through time at beautiful, historic, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. A 35 acre tropical oasis on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Broward
Type(s):
Gardens
Historic Home
History
House
The Coral Gables Museum fosters an appreciation for the Civic Arts in Coral Gables. It explores and celebrates the history, vision, urban and environmental design, and cultural landscape of the City Beautiful within a broad audience that goes from children, families, and community members to national and international visitors.
Coral Gables, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Miami-Dade
Type(s):
Art
The Historical Society of Martin County operates the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge Museum. The House of Refuge is the oldest building in Martin County, 1875, and the only remaining House of refuge in Florida. The Elliott Museum is a 46,000 sq. ft, state of the art facility with 100 classic cars, a large Americana, Baseball, and local history exhibit and collection, including a library and archive of martin County History.
Stuart, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Martin
Type(s):
Art
Historic Home
History
House
60 acre not-for-profit Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary.
Davie, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Broward
Type(s):
Gardens
Historic Home
Gold Coast Railroad Museum (GCRM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of railroad history and culture through preservation, restoration, and education.
Miami, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Miami-Dade
Type(s):
Historic Home
History
Other
This 20-acre coastal preserve is an experience you can’t miss! Sea turtles, fish, and other marine animals swim in seawater tanks. Take a stroll through the butterfly garden and walk through the hardwood hammock along a boardwalk capturing views of native Florida and the Intracoastal waterway. Stop in the Florida Atlantic University Marine Lab where researchers conduct valuable scientific research regarding marine life. Participate in one of our many environmentally focused programs for children, adults, and families.
Boca Raton, FL
Region(s):
Southeast
County:
Palm Beach
Type(s):
Gardens
Park
Science
Other