I worked there as head of security a decade ago. I've never dreamed of working at a Museum, not to…read moremention as head of security. The staff and the visitors to the museum treated me with Royalty. They taught me how to read the art and to appreciate the art, artists. And how much art means to the world. Just to be associated with The Boca Raton Museum of Art made me feel like a Super Star. Patriot would come and ask to speak with me me. The Directors Frank Borge and Caroline put a lot of trust in me. Caroline had me modeling for the artists. Sometimes when the Darcie " Teaches of the Art" was busy. Sometimes of the patriots would ask me to do the tours. Every Wedsday night, a different bank in Boca Raton would sponsor a banquet at the Museum. Bank Presidents would come and ask for me to assist in what they needed. And Frank and Caroline trusted me enough to do the right thing. I don't know how to explain how this made me feel and the confidence it gave me. See, in my High School years I was told I was too dumb to live in this world. Now, I was in the Military, worked in Law Enforcement. But, I still had that stigma in the back of my head that I was dumb. Now, I was a leader in the Military and Law Enforcement. But, even though you have to think, guide the troops, make sure they got the right training and be safe. A lot was physical demanding work. So I didn't know how to appreciate that work like I should. But, when I started at Boca Raton Museum of Arts. The mental stimulation , the trust they put in me was unbelievable to me. Sometimes, when things get a little to busy. And someone needed something done. I would often hear Frank, Caroline and other staff the patriots, vendors and staff. " Ask Albert" he knows what to do". That trust along made me not question their judgment. I just stepped in and did what I was taught by them, staff and the Darcies. I met a lot of interesting people that welcomed me to the art world. I can't draw, paint, sculpture or any of those crafts. But, The Boca Raton Museum of Arts. The citizen of Boca Raton had me trained like I was a professional of the arts. I met Dorothy Glimpses, Rajas, Jerry Wise in person. I was sad when I had to leave. I even modeled for the professional arts and the amateurs. Calvin Campbell a renown water colors did a couple of paintings of me. I still have one he and the museum gave me. I will post on the site. Pardon me! I had some names wrong. I mention a Frank Borge. The name is George Borge, who was the CEO/Director of the Boca Raton Museum. Frank is actually " Richard Frank" who was on the Director's team and a resident Arts. And I forgot to mention Mrs. Ginsberg, who was one of the Darcie, she was 91 yo. She taught me a lot about reading the art and trying to read the story that the artist was telling. I would take her to doctor's appointments, grocery shopping. And on weekends pick her up on Saturdays and Sundays take her to the Museum. I even supervised the tile painting that the children would do for the floor in the children department of new Nordstrom stores. At the time Nordstrom was opening in the Wellington Green Mall of Wellington. Each time a new Nordstrom opens Jerry Wise conducts a tile painting session for a week. The children in the surrounding area will Paige tiles. Then Jerry Wise, who is a famous horticulturist that oversees the Nordstrom Museum in the state of Washington. Take the tiles back to Washington, coat and bake them. He then lay them in the new Nordstrom store.

Great exhibition This museum has summer program. August and…read moreSeptember is free for entree. They do have concert specials program with small fees

What a cool sports memorabilia collection at Florida Atlantic University. Its a free museum with a…read moreton of autographed sports equipment. Every item has a label so no need to guess what anything is. Just about every sport is represented in some way: boxing, basketball, baseball, football, golf and US Presidents among many other celebrity autographs. Not sure its really a museum, but definitely a collection of some amazing autographs and sports equipment. Parking is free in the garage and then just walk over to the entrance. Once inside make a quick left to the museum entrance. The rest of the facility is for FAU sports, which is interesting too.

This is one of the most impressive sites for sports/baseball memorabilia one can visit. And, it's…read morefree!!! What a superb collection. A must see if you follow baseball. The collection encompasses a variety of sports. In addition, prominent athletes and historical figures are featured. Finally, if you ever followed the KC Royals you must pay a visit. Thank you Mr. Fogelman. You're a true mensch!

This post is long overdue but I had a wonderful time when I visited the Morikami Museum & Garden…read more The museum is small but well curated and organized. There is a snack cafe on the way out to the gardens where you can purchase drinks & light food items. There is also a museum store and a theater inside the museum. I do recommend that you visit the museum as early as possible to have the best experience with fewer people and cooler temperatures. However, the real showstopper here is Roji-en (Garden of the Drips of Dew) - the 16 acre Japanese garden with over a mile of accessible walking paths to explore and enjoy. The original museum building (the Yamato-kan) measures approximately 2,000 square feet and is set inside the garden. There is a huge pond in the garden as well, and plenty of nooks and crannies to discover/ When driving into the museum grounds, you experience part of the 200-acre Morikami Park, which includes pine forests, nature trails, and picnic spaces. You can definitely continue to enjoy your day surrounded by nature in the park once you've toured the museum & garden. Open: Tuesday -Sunday 10am-5pm Adult entry: $18 Plenty of parking in the large parking lot Arigato!

Had high hopes for a relaxing and informative cultural experience. Heard good things about this…read moremuseum but was very disappointed to learn (AFTER paying our admission fees) that most exhibits were closed on the Saturday that we visited. Funny how they don't tell you that BEFORE you pay and give you the choice to proceed or not. There was a small kimono exhibit -- literally 5-6 displays of kimonos in a small room. And there was a very rudimentary life size model of a tea house with no explanation of the ceremony or tradition serving it. Otherwise, you could explore the gardens which did look beautiful. We were encouraged online that the museum would be suitable and accessible to people with mobility issues. There were many stairs and great distances to cover to truly enjoy this museum and its gardens. Way too ambitious for my 84 year old mother who walks very slowly and has balance issues.

My family and I had a really nice time here! We took our (3) year old on a weekday afternoon and we…read morespent about an hour and a half walking around, enjoying private guided tours and reading all about the museum and its history. This a nice little spot to take your little marine life loving toddler!

The Boca Raton Children's Museum is located in one of the oldest homes in Boca Raton, (1913)…read moreSinging Pines. The home was originally owned by Boca Raton pioneers Mamie Myrick and her daughter, Aldah Myrick who had one of the first automobiles in Boca Raton. In 1917 the house was sold to its next owners Nellie and George Race. Their daughter Race Williams named the house Singing Pines because of the sound the wind made when going through the pine trees on the property. Race entered a nursing home and passed away in 1979. The house was moved to Memorial Park in 1976 and the name Singing Pines was changed to Children's Museum when it opened with it's first exhibit Pioneer Kitchen. The museum is very small but wonderful for toddlers and the preschool set. Admission is $5. The different play stations are Ricketts Corner Store which gives children the opportunity to play store in a recreation of Boca Raton's first grocery. KidsCents Bank Sponsored by First Southern Bank has bank teller windows and a vault so kids can practice their money skills. Oscar's Post Office gives children the opportunity to make postcards for a friend. Dr. Dig's Back-Porch has fossils and a puzzle. The Children of the Wilderness demonstrates the pioneer history of Singing Pines.There is also a pirate ship and fort outdoor exhibit and water tables for water play which are sponsored by FPL. This little museum is filled with old fashioned charm. What a wonderful place to get kids to put down the tablets and just play and interact. I love how this historic home has been transformed into a place of play and learning for children. I think that the civic leaders and pioneer women who occupied the home would be happy that it is continuing in this way. I had a lot of great times in this museum with my daughter who is grown now. I especially loved coming for the Halloween party. I was glad to see that they are not only going strong but expanding and increasing their programs for the public.

The Cornell Art Museum is located at Old School Square off Atlantic Ave. in downtown Delray Beach…read more They ask for a $5 donation. There were 2 floors of beautiful crafts & art. The large gift shop had a lot to choose from at different prices. We came for the Wine Down event happening right in front of the Delray Affair in April. Wine, beer & soft drinks were available for purchase & I got to unwind & explore the exhibits. The WineDown will be open Friday & Saturday from 12-6 PM and Sunday from 12-5 PM. Proceeds benefit the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce & the Cornell Museum.

I have wanted to come here for ages, but the timing never seemed right. We were in Delray too…read moreearly or too late or on the wrong day. Last week, everything came together and we were finally able to stop by the museum after a nearby lunch. The museum is located on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton. We've passed by many time going east on the avenue. There is metered parking on the side streets. The museum is in the hundred year old plus Delray School House. We entered and were greeted by the docent/volunteer. She told us a little about the building's history and which classrooms were originally located where before the remodeling was done. She also told us that they have no permanent exhibits, and that all the art work in the building was for sale. If you were interested in buying something, you should inquire about the price of the piece in the museum store. The first floor was occupied with works by the American artist, Dorothy Gillespie. Although she was a painter, she also worked in many different media. She was well known for her creative, colorful metal works of art. One quote compares her level of metal craft and skill as equal to Chihuly and his glassworks. On the second floor -- yes, there is a big staircase, but we took the elevator from inside the gift shop/store -- are works by Chilean-born Gustavo Novoa. Approximately 30 paintings show colorful, luxurious jungle scenes with animals. The volunteer said his art reminded her of the lushness of Gauguin's paintings. On second floor, there is also an exhibit of mosaics from a Mexican school. They are portraits of famous people -- actors, singers, etc. You will recognize most of them. The tiny pieces are put together in intricate patterns to form the faces. In some of them, they incorporate other materials -- like a piece of jewelry as a broach, leather as clothing, etc. They are fascinating to view up close first and then step back to see the overall portrait. The exhibits rotate periodically. The museum entrance is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5 per person which we happily paid. I'm glad we finally got a chance to visit.

Very unique art from various top notch local artists hopefully the painting I bought was painted by…read morethe next Picazo‍!

If there was a 10 star /I'd hit that. I attended an art…read moreexhibit last night - that was truly perfect in everyway - In addition to the 18 artists showings - the people were beyond friendly - helpful - spent time sharing the thought behind their work. The gallery - is a new gallery for Katrina - and it's so so clean and refreshing and well laid out and everything that makes one feel creative - just being there - The music was flowing along iwth the bar - and again - the people were so so so ultra friendly - a nice addition to Boca Raton . Katrina is packed full of energy - has a warm welcoming way about her - always ready to help - I loved being a part of it - you will too!! And the prices for these masterpieces are realistic and reasonable -

Great venue to see a show. I little pricy but the productions are amazing and the talent is top…read morenotch. I bring my family here often and they all love it.

Had a great experience for my first trip to The Wick…read more Comfortable seats, food and drink (Everything allowed in to the theatre, no less!), and even though the prices are crazy high, the audience didn't exude the same entitled attitude that you frequently find in Palm Beach. Stage, sound, lighting, everything was good, except the caliber of performances and that was stellar!

It was our first time visiting while we were on our trip. It's a small museum but it had a lot of…read moreinteresting things to see. My kids had a great time learning and exploring. They enjoyed watering the plants outside. The good thing about it is it's located right next to Sugar Sand Park.

What an amazing place for children that can walk to tweens explore science exhibits. The youngest…read morewill enjoy the motions and hands on. The older kids will get a good idea of how things in our world work. A $5 donation is accepted at the entrance. Bring a stool for the littles. The exhibits aren't sized for them.

Bibliophiles rejoice! This is the store is for you. In an unassuming office looking building untold…read morediscoveries await. Bookwise is a family owned and operated used book store that has been serving Boca Raton since 1992. In October of 2020 they moved from Spanish River Blvd to 145 NW 20th St, Boca Raton, FL. Bookwise shares space with a textbook store, Booksmart, which serves students at FAU's and PBSC's Boca campuses with textbooks, shirts, and college accessories. In a time when so many independent book stores have gone under it was a pure delight to discover Bookwise. On well organized and labeled shelves you will find a wide range of books including fiction, non fiction, children's books, art, history, biographies, and reference books. The intoxicating smell of the store is familiar to anyone who loves books. Throughout the store are cute displays and cozy nooks that are perfect for curling up with a engrossing read. The friendly staff is always on hand to make recommendations and help you find what your next favorite book. I saw many of the books I have previously enjoyed and picked up some new books for when I hit the beach on my upcoming spring break. Books are 1/2 off the original price which adds to the fun of shopping. You can even try and trade in your old books if they are interested in acquiring them for the store. This is a one of a kind store that is a treasure trove for anyone who likes to read.

An amazing place to lose yourself in for a few hours and find some gems within the aisles at…read moreBookwise. The place is quite big and the shelves are well stocked with old and new books at good prices. It may take a little bit to learn the genres and if you're looking for specific books, you may need to ask the staff for help. The staff here are nice and when I called to ask if they accepted donations, they politely said yes they will accept small amounts. I assume they may limit the amount they accept as there are many boxes of books there that are not even opened or on the shelves yet so they may be back logged. Used bookstores are a rare find and I think it's so awesome to have a place like Bookwise in the local community!