The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors to the public on the first Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can peruse the exhibits, but also enjoy a fun craft-based activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Be sure to look for Johnny Mizner's picture among the exhibits throughout the Museum (Johnny was Addison Mizner's pet monkey).
Credit: The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
The Museum is located at 71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton.
Get in for free on the following dates:
- Sept. 7, 2024
- Oct. 5, 2024
- Nov. 2, 2024
- Dec. 7, 2024
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission 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 the education and the advocacy of historic preservation in the community.
Craft activities include:
- Saturday, September 7 at 2 p.m.
Following the reading of “Addison Mizner: Visionary Architect,” make a Paper Stuffy like one of Mizner’s pets.
- Saturday, October 5 at 2 p.m.
Design and draw the façade of a building in Mediterranean Revival or Mission-style architecture. - Saturday, November 2 at 2 p.m.
Learn how to draw and design a Mizner planter in one-point perspective with a plant on top.
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