Generous amount of funding was put into remodelling the 1913 elementary school and 1925 high school that stood where Old School Square now exists. The Cornell Museum, Crest Theatre and Vintage Gymnasium are all located within the historic downtown Delray Beach. A wide array of visual and performing arts can be taken in at this venue, rendering it a popular gathering place in the southern part of the county. Check website for more information.
A 1920s construction, this historic two-story, 35.4-acre (14.32-hectare) waterfront house was once the winter home of artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and his wife, Evelyn. The Bonnet House is serenely elegant and preserved amidst the urban expansion of Fort Lauderdale Beach, making the land all the more special. Mrs. Bartlett, who died in 1997, gave the estate to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation in 1983 to keep the property unchanged. Several concerts and events are held here throughout the year, and the house is available for private events such as weddings. Named after a waterlily, that once inhabited the property, the Bonnet House is open year-round for guided tours.
Two women, one a philanthropist and the other a socialite, got together for an open house which resulted in the birth of the Art Guild of Boca Raton and later the Boca Raton Museum of Art. In 2005, this museum was named "The Official Fine Arts Museum for the City of Boca Raton." This museum holds a vast collection of contemporary art, prints, drawings, sculptures, photographs and decorative art as well as an outdoor sculpture garden. The gift shop at this museum has also been hailed as the "Best Gift Shop of Boca Raton" for its unique selection of gifts. The museum boasts an art school and also hosts annual events like auctions, galas and outdoor art festivals.
Located south of Las Olas Boulevard, this complex is home to several unique destinations for aquatic sports enthusiasts. The museum houses a large collection of aquatic Olympic memorabilia, including Mark Spitz's starting block (used in the 1972 Olympics) and Johnny Weissmuller's medals. The Tripp Family Art Gallery and Henning Library and Archives are dedicated to chronicling and memorializing great performances in swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming. No matter whether you’re a swimming enthusiast, when in the city, do consider visiting the International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum for a deep insight into the inspiring world of aquatic sports.
Located in the Allapattah neighborhood, not very far from the famous Wynwood Arts District, the Rubell Museum is home to an exhaustive art collection of 7,200 artworks all owned by art collectors Don and Mera Rubell. The museum is set up in former industrial buildings which have been revamped to accommodate art galleries, restaurants, rental facilities for private events, a library and a bookstore. A must-visit for art lovers, this new avatar of the Rubell Museum will leave you impressed.
Standing in the heart of the city, the World AIDS Museum & Educational Center is a prominent destination of Fort Lauderdale for avid learners. Built with the aim of sensitizing people and spreading awareness about the chronic disease, this phenomenal center packs in a rich array of displays and artifacts that chronicle the stirring history of the disease. A first of its kind, this museum holds innumerable displays that mark the timeline of HIV/AIDS, facilitating an enlightening and educational visit for all. The World AIDS Museum & Educational Center also holds year-round events such as children’s art exhibits and screenings of documentaries and films.