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.

Havnt been here in years but im loving the redesign. Went for the mucha exhibition and also…read morechecked other sections to see what was on display. Staff was friendly. Navigation is easy to manage between the map and the layout. Alot of good work and a wide sampling of different styles and eras of art. Would definitely return.

My favorite Japanese garden in Delray Beach. It's perfect…read morefor a one-hour walk, and time really flies because it's so beautiful and peaceful. I go there with my daughter, and it's perfect for kids. I love that it has plenty of parking, a small restaurant, and reasonable ticket prices. The gardens are very serene, with beautiful paths, koi ponds, and a calming atmosphere that feels like a little escape into Japan right in Florida.

We came here on Mother's Day -- a Sunday in May. As you can imagine, it was quite busy. So busy, in…read morefact, that we only saw a peak at the inside museum and a quick visit to the gift shop. We spent our time visiting the Japanese gardens. It was excruciatingly hot the day we visited. We were glad for the frequent benches to stop and rest. We enjoyed the beauty of the various gardens. Especially liked the bamboo grove as my husband got to explain to a few folks a bit about bamboo and the ingenuity of his grandfather using bamboo on his farm in Georgia as irrigation conduits. The sign saying don't carve the bamboo next to a carved stalk was ironic... In addition to the various plant gardens, there were the rock gardens, the waterfalls, and the pine forest. Liked seeing the koi fish and turtles. Another highlight was the bonsai exhibit. Throughout the winding path, there were stone lanterns and small wooden huts. At the entrance to the area with the original 1977 museum is a laughing Buddha statue of Hotei, the god of happiness. Smaller than expected, you might miss it the first time you pass by. As a caveat, prepare for lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or carry a parasol, sunglasses. They have a couple areas with steps, but there is an alternative "easier" path for strollers or handicapped. And if possible, come when it's cooler. I'm glad we walked the entire perimeter. But for someone very much out of shape, I know I'll be feeling my achy muscles. I'm glad we got this brief glimpse into the history and culture of the Japanese in South Florida. It's one of the most distinctive tourist attractions in our area.

Prismatica is a free new art installation located along in Plaza Real in Mizner Park in Boca Raton…read more The art installation is 25 six-foot pivoting holographic prisms. Prisms have flat, polished surfaces that are designed to refract light. At least one surface must be angled to be considered a prism. I think of prisms as being glass but they can be made from any material that is transparent to the wavelengths for which they are designed. The panels of these prisms seem to be made out of some kind of plastic which reflect various rainbow colored lights that change color depending on the angle you view them. The installation is the creation of RAW Design, a Toronto-based architectural firm who had 30 architects and designers from the fields of applied science, technology, art and architecture come together to create Prismatica.. The installation is sponsored by Quartier des Spectacles Partnership of Montreal. After Boca Raton Prismatica will continue to tour the United States. The prisms are set up on the sidewalk in front of the shops. The interactive part of the art is you can spin them to see the colors change. You can also look through them to see the street change color. I tried to take a few pictures shooting through the prisms. At night the prisms light up making even more colors. I used to use a prism as a kid to make rainbows around my bedroom. Playing with these large prisms brought back those childhood feelings of wonder and discovery. I love what is happening in Mizer Park. First we get the world famous Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art and now that they have packed up these fun and colorful prisms made their debut on March 3rd in time for spring. If you want to see and play with the prisms though you will have to hurry. There are only here for one month and will be departing on April 3.

Super fun experience! On this particular night, they had a live band playing so it was a great…read moreplus. I was impressed with the amount of pinball machines. Some of them are very old and still working. So you pay a price at the door and they give you a wristband for unlimited plays. The price changes depending on time and event so check it out or call before going. They have a full bar and some food items. I only got a few beers and spent my time playing and dancing. It is a unique place so it is worth visiting it if you are in town.

My recent visit to Silver Ball Retro Arcade marked my third time enjoying an evening there. It…read moreisn't a very large building, but boy do they pack the fun in. There are two levels, filled with classic and collector's pinball machines going back several decades. There are also a ton of retro video games from my youth. There are bars upstairs and downstairs, and I believe food is available as well. Parking can be a little tricky, but by having a little patience, you'll find a spot soon enough. There is a public lot just adjacent to the arcade. Your admission gets you access to all the pinballs, video games, and skee ball. I'd plan for at least two hours to enjoy all the games. The people who work the register are quite nice. If you go on their website and join their mailing list, they frequently have deals for tickets or gift cards. Their specials are very generous and can make for an affordable and fun night out. I would probably visit here more often if I lived near Delray. Silverball is quite unique and definitely a great family spot.

I absolutely love that Deerfield Beach has this free gem of a museum. The South Florida Railway…read moreMuseum is located in the historic Seaboard Airline Railway Station built in 1926. The Mediterranean Revival structure was designed by Gustav A. Maass, an architect from Louisiana. I am a historic train station enthusiast. Some of have been left abandoned to rot away while others have been restored and are still in use today. A select few have been turned into museums. It warms my heart to see that this station is still in operation today for Amtrack and Trirail while honoring the railways past with this charming museum. Henry Flagler first laid railroad tracks to South Florida in 1894. The Seaboard Air Line Railroad put down tracks between 1921 and 1924. The Seaboard Air Line Railroad was an American railroad which existed from April 14, 1900, until July 1, 1967 when it merged with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. AIr Line does not refer to air travel but instead is a common term for the shortest distance between two points. The railroad operated 4,000 miles of track running from Richmond, Virginia down through Jacksonville and ending in Jacksonville. Solomon Davies Warfield, chairman of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad at the time, extended the railroad further into South Florida to Miami in 1925 and to Homestead in 1927 where it ended. Solomon Davies Warfield was the uncle of Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson, the woman whose love affair with King Edward forced him to abdicate the throne in 1942. The Army Air Corps took over the warehouses to store materials for building the Boca Raton Army Air Field where FAU now sits. In 1990 and 2010 the station underwent restoration. The goal of the South Florida Railway Museum volunteers is to preserve the history of railroads in southern Florida and to educate the public about the importance of railroads in the region, past and present. You enter the museum through a full sized mock up of the tail end of a Pullman observation car. While visiting the museum I caught up with a Ford Model A and Model T club event. They were visiting the museum to see former club member Sylvio Cote's 3/4" scale steam engine which is on display. The museum has two operating model train layouts, the South Farmington Rail & Mule Railroad and South Florida. I love examining all of the miniature buildings and people as the trains race past. There is also bells, whistles, model locomotives, apparel, tools, literature, and other objects dating from 1901 to present on display. This is a great economical afternoon for families with children. Take the kids to see the trains and then walk next door to the Krispy Kreme or Tropical Smoothie Cafe for refreshment when you finish. A big thank you to the volunteers of the Model Railway Museum for sharing their passion and keeping this unique museum open for free but by all means please drop a donation into the box on your way out.

We came here today because we'd never been... and they were participating in the Smithsonian…read moremagazine (free) museum day. The Smithsonian has been doing this for about 14 years and we've been to a number of venues in south Florida -- museums are added and subtracted every year. The "Seaboard Airline Railroad station" is attached to the TriRail station. If coming from I95, ignore your GPS and go over the tracks then turn south into the parking lot. You want to be on the northbound tracks side. You enter the museum through a small door in the wall of the station. Our museum day ticket said it was open on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm, but their brochure says 12 pm to 4 pm. Also they are open on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9 pm. There was no phone number listed to call and check these times, so be forewarned. The museum is also the home of the Model Railroad Club. They make money from membership dues and donations. We were sure to leave some cash in their donation jar on the way out. The station itself that houses the museum was built in 1926. And is listed in the historic places registry. It was remodeled in 1990 and again in 2000 when Tri Rail began using it. The museum is in what was once an old freight storage room. Around the walls of the room are various display cases with lots of memorabilia and artifacts from the seaboard railroad and others. Clothing, uniforms, souvenirs, programs, advertisements, timetables... anything related to a railroad or with a railroad logo imprinted on it, is crammed into the cases. In addition, in the middle of the room are two operating model railroad layouts. There's also a small toy railroad track with Thomas and James railroad cars that kids can play with hands on. It's basically a self guided experience. You walk around the room looking into the cases to find something that may intrigue you. Watch the little trains racing around the tracks. Look at the tiny houses and animals on display, etc. Unless you are a real enthusiast, you might need to allow, at most, 30 minutes here.

This is a great place to spend a few hours!! The butterflies, birds, and gardens are…read moreso,well,taken care of! So much education about butterflies , the aviary section was so neat! The larakeet feeding was very cool The indoor spider exhibit was fascinating! My 16 month old granddaughter was in awe over the butterflies, birds and just really was enjoying walking around! I look forward to returning to see more through her eyes and to allow her to experience it when she is a bit older!! They also have a wide variety of plants (some available at their garden center!). The people we encountered there from the grounds, to the exhibit to,the gift shop were all helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Great place to visit! Don't miss this if you're visiting Pompano / Ft. Lauderdale!

If you like butterflies and colorful birds you need to go to Butterfly World. Lots of things to see…read moreand lots of helpful staff. We had an enjoyable morning looking and learning about so many different butterflies and birds. They also have a very nice gift shop.

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.

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.

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!

My fourth time to The Wick Theatre and still find it just as good as, or even better than better…read morethan a Broadway production. The actors were lively, humorous, and quite talented. The Wick is also has a museum and a restaurant open to the public.