Every Friday, you can shake off the sand and head down to the lawn at The Norton as part of the museum's Art After Dark series every Friday. Reduced-rate tickets for this program are $5-$10; members and children 12 and under are admitted for free. Plus, active military and county residents will be admitted free of charge, with I.D.
Watch this video for a preview of what else is at The Norton:
Each week presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more.
EVERY FRIDAY, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Docent-led Tours (30 min) Explore great works in the Norton’s collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.
EVERY FRIDAY, 6-9 p.m.
Open Studio: Art Workshops Join local teaching artists as they lead drop-in style art-making sessions. All ages and experience levels welcome. Materials included.
EVERY FRIDAY, Live Performances
Enjoy live performances every Friday including live music, dance, spoken word, and more! Check this website weekly for updates.
First Fridays of the Month, 7 p.m. / Jazz Fridays
This popular monthly series features performances by some of South Florida’s best jazz musicians.
Third Fridays of the Month, 8 p.m. / Artist Tour
South Florida-based artists lead informal, 30-minute gallery talks about works in the Norton’s collection and special exhibitions.
Enjoy live performances every Friday including music, dance, spoken word, and more.
Performance Schedule, 2024:
- Friday, Sept. 6 – Jazz Friday with Bianca Rosarrio and the Smooth Operators
- Friday, Sept. 13 – Mid Autumn Festival with mooncakes and tea. Duo from Palm Beach Symphony
- Friday, Sept. 20 – Band: Burgundee. Lecture with Sarah Bass on Surroundings: Video Encounters of Nature
- Friday, Sept. 27 – Jon Lehrer Dance and students from BAK Middle School of the Arts, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and Oxbridge Academy
- Friday, Oct. 4 – Jazz Friday with pianist Kemuel Roig
- Friday, Oct. 11 – Blues band Uncle Scotchy
- Friday, Oct. 18 – Subtropic Film Festival. Cinematic takeover with films, DJ, party in the gardens
- Friday, Oct. 25 – Lonnie Holley
The Norton is at 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 561-832-5196. See the website for updates regarding events. For Art After Dark programs, reserve a ticket.
Parking: Available in the Norton’s main parking lot at 1501 S. Dixie Highway, immediately across the street from the Museum. Parking is $6 per car, per day. Norton Members park for free.
The Norton now uses ParkMobile to collect payment for parking. To pay for parking, download the app and use the code on signage throughout the lot.
Accessible parking: Available in the main lot and in the drop-off circle adjacent to the Museum entrance (corner of South Dixie Highway and Jefferson Road).
Food and drink: The Restaurant at the Norton offers indoor and outdoor seating with views of the Sculpture Garden. Reservations available through Tock.
NOTE: All events are subject to change or cancellation. We suggest you confirm details before heading out.
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Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach
1450 S. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-5196