Last updated: 7/20/2023
West Palm Beach, Florida
Address
1450 South Dixie HighwayWest Palm Beach, FL 33401
phone: 561-832-5196
fax: 561-659-4689
e-mail: greeneh@norton.org
web: www.norton.org

Hours

Tuesday - Wednesday, Friday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
11 AM - 5 PM
Thursday
10 AM - 9 PM
Monday
closed
Open the every Thurs of every month until 9 p.m. for Art After Dark.

Admissions

$12 Adults, $5 ages 13-21, 12 and under and Members are FREE.

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Ghislain D'humieres
phone:
Pamela Parry
phone:
Glenn C. Tomlinson
phone:
Kelli Marin
phone:
Carole Gutterman
phone:
James B. Hall
phone:
Jonathan Wemette
phone:
Holly Davis
phone:
Meredith Gregory
phone:
Hilary Greene
phone:
Cheryl Macmillan
phone:
Kate Faulkner
phone:
Abby Ashley
phone:
Leslie Francisco
phone:
Rachel Gustafson
phone:
Wendy Cooper
phone:
Allison Francis
phone:
Karen Mahoney
phone:
Description

The Norton Museum has gained local, national and international recognition for its collections, exhibitions and programs. The Museum features a Chihuly Glass Ceiling, amazing and expansive collections of American, European, Chinese and Contemporary Art, Photography and works on paper. The Museum Store offers a diverse array of artsy gifts and Cafe 1451 at the Norton provides a fine dining experience in a unique setting. The 2nd Thursday of each month is Art After Dark which is a fun, family friendly evening event with live music, films, tours, art activities and more!

Mission

The Mission of the Norton Museum of Art, when founded in 1941, was to preserve for the future the beautiful things of the past" while providing "education and enjoyment" for the public. Today, continuing its original mission, the Norton Museum of Art strives to preserve, develop, exhibit and interpret its outstanding permanent collection and to educate the public through special exhibitions, publications and programs. The Norton seeks to strengthen awareness of the arts in our region through encouraging participation, reaching out to improve the quality of life in all communities through appreciation of visual arts and cultural patrimonies. The Norton Museum of Art will continue to be the pre-eminent art museum in Florida and one of the finest museums in the United States."

History

Founded in 1941 by Ralph Norton.

Educational Programs

Weekend family programs, exhibition related lectures, concert series, treasure of the month tour, gallery talks, photography fridays, Art After Dark and more!

Governance

Hope Alswang, Director and Roger Ward, Deputy Director and Chief Curator.

Library
Access: Scholars, Staff Only
Appointment required: Yes
Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Restaurant
Group Tours
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

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2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

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West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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