This is one of our favorite museums, and we keep coming back several times a year because there is…read morealways something new to explore. On this visit, we came to see the BRICK PLANET LEGO® brick exhibition (May 17-September 27), and it was absolutely incredible! The displays were stunning, with so many tiny details that both kids and adults could admire for a long time. Funny enough, this visit wasn't even planned. We originally spent the morning at The Breakers, but the children's play area was under renovation, so we had to quickly find something nearby before the rain started. We remembered our favorite museum, and it turned out to be the perfect backup plan. By the time we arrived, a heavy Florida downpour had started. We got a little soaked running inside, but it was completely worth it--we ended up spending almost the entire day there and had a hard time convincing the kids it was finally time to go home! The LEGO exhibition was amazing, and my girls especially loved the interactive building stations where they could create their own designs. After that, they spent a long time exploring the hands-on science exhibits with magnets, liquids, and other fascinating experiments. One of their favorites was building sculptures from colorful flexible rods, and of course they couldn't leave without visiting the Ball Factory, which has recently been updated and is now one of their favorite areas in the museum. There is also a wonderful playroom for younger children, although my older kids still enjoy it every time we visit. Once the rain stopped, we headed outside to explore the museum grounds. They have updated many of the outdoor exhibits since our last visit. Previously there were dinosaur displays, and inside the museum there was a fun detective-themed exhibition with puzzles, secret codes, and interactive challenges. This time we found Ice Age animals, including a giant saber-toothed tiger and a mammoth, along with several other impressive sculptures. Outside you'll also find a splash pad, giant acoustic dishes that let kids talk to each other from surprisingly long distances, food trucks, ice cream vendors, drinking fountains, and plenty of space to explore. The museum is always clean, the staff is friendly, and there is truly something for every age. Whether your kids love science, LEGO, hands-on experiments, or simply discovering new things, this is a fantastic place to spend the day. Highly recommend for families visiting or living in South Florida!

This place is pretty small and undergoing renovations as mentioned in other reviews. I only went…read morebecause I am part of the passport program through a different science center membership so entry was free for me and a guest. What is cool for adults: flight simulator, observatory, fish tanks We spent 2 hours here. Mostly things are for kids but I loved the above, I also liked walking outside and seeing the animatronic dinosaurs that was pretty cool. The observatory was awesome, the woman who was working was kind enough to re open the telescope after she closed it for the day. We came for the last showing. We got to see the sun and the sun spots. So unique to use a telescope during the day. The flight simulator was awesome too, never seen that at a science museum before. They dumbed down the controls but it was still fun to steer. And I landed the plane successfully!

The Artwork of Reuben Hale is an incredible experience! Both locals and tourists will enjoy touring…read morethe house and gardens, and hearing stories from the director, Irma Hale (Reuben's daughter). The museum is impressive on many levels: the incredible art of Reuben Hale, in many media; the stunning architecture of the home and its renovations and additions by the Hale family; and the history of Palm Beach County neighborhoods and art scene in the last half of the 20th century. Do yourself a favor and book a tour at this most precious of gems in Palm Beach County!

It was a Bank of America Museums on Us weekend so I took advantage to visit Titanic the Artifact…read moreExhibition at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. All you have to do is show them your BoA card and picture ID and you can get in for free. The special exhibit is on display until April 14th so you have a few more weekends to check it out. The Titanic exhibit is included in the museums general admission and it is located in the newly expanded exhibit hall. This touring exhibitions is an extension of TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition, which has permanent collections on display in Las Vegas and Orlando. The RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage on April 10, 1912, from Southampton England. It was the most luxurious and technologically advanced ship of its time. On April 14, 1912, at 11:40pm, it struck an iceberg and sank 2 hours and 40 minutes later on April 15th. It is believed at least 1,500 lives were lost. Titanic the Artifact Exhibition uses 81 artifacts recovered from the wreck 2.5 miles below the oceans surface to tell the story of the doomed ship. You can pick up a boarding pass before you enter the exhibit and at the end you can scan it and see if your passenger survived the voyage. Exhibits give you information about the ship but also about the class structure of the time. The third class recreated bunk room stands in stark contrast to the opulent first class state room. You can also see the menus for the third class, second class, and first class. In another exhibit you can touch an iceberg. A White Star Line plate, first class chandelier, and a passengers shoe are some of the items you will see. In the last room I discovered the fate of my passenger British born Emily Alice Brown Goldsmith. Emily was taken by her husband Frank to the boat deck before boarding Collapsible C with her son Frankie. Sadly Frank perished but Emily and her son survived. Emily resettled in Detroit and passed away in 1955 on a train trip to visit Frankie.

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is a private non profit organization that was founded in…read more1980 for the purpose of preserving the historic properties in Palm Beach that were being torn down in the 1970's. Prominent citizens joined to preserve the architectural history of Palm Beach and to educate the public. Ambassador Earl E.T. Smith who was the Mayor of Palm Beach from 1971 to 1977 was the first chairman of the foundation. Some of the projects the Foundation has successfully undertaken have included saving the oldest house in Palm Beach, Seagull Cottage, creating the Earl E.T. Smith Garden, Pan's Garden, restoring the town hall, the Bradley Park beautification project, and restoring the Little Red Schoolhouse. The headquarters for the Foundation is located in a lovely building at 311 Peruvian Avenue. Pan's garden is located in the rear. From November through April the public can attend lectures, exhibits, and cultural events. A library is also located in the building. A full listing of available events can be found on the foundations website. You can also donate and purchase a membership to their organization. As a lover of history I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting the beautiful properties the Preservation Foundations manages. They have done a wonderful job saving what makes Palm Beach so special and beautiful. All of the places listed do not have an admission fee so they are free to be enjoyed.

Lovely small botanical garden, free of charge. Self guided walking paths, plaques describing all…read morethe trees and plants. It was a lovely way to spend a beautiful day. We followed it up with a walk down to the Clock Tower on Worth Avenue. It was lovely

The last time i visited this public garden behind the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach it was…read morebeing renovated. It is now complete and this small, secret garden is absolutely magical. There is plenty of seating and this little spot of nature makes you feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of Palm Beach. The best discovery I made this tine was a restroom and water. I had been hanging out a block away on Worth Avenue where there are no public restrooms. In fact there are unfriendly signs in windows everywhere warning that restrooms are only for customers. What delight to discover that only a block behind Worth Avenue is a clean restroom and free cold water. Thank you to the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach for providing this valuable amenity.

By appointment only with hours between 10 AM & 4 PM Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. Located West…read moreof the Delray Marketplace off Atlantic Avenue, past Lyons Road south. Since 2013, this twenty acre of beautifully designed & maintained gardens, groves & micro-forests containing rare and beautiful plants and trees, including one of the most extensive palm tree collections in the United States. Currently, it's comprised of 2 sections, a 10 acre garden open to the public by appointment & a contiguous 10 acre privately owned garden available by guided tour upon request. There are over 2500 palm trees including hundreds of other distinct species from every corner of the world. Of particular interest is a half-acre "open-air" conservatory of rare and beautiful shade palms from Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and the Americas, in an artificially created rainforest, beneath an immense Ficus tree. The Asianthemed Zen garden contains a yoga platform hidden in a small bamboo forest, a Tiki Hut, a miniature village for kids with ponds, bridges, a butterfly garden & a mini mountain. Mark & Kathy Ford are Paradise Palm's founders, author & entrepreneurs. Their collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures represent international artists such as Ferenc Varga, Hunter Brown, Chris Guarino, Armando Blanco, Frank Varga and Pablo Seminario.

I've lived in Delray for 10 winters and just recently found out about this GEM!!! This is a great…read moreplace for adults and children, beautiful sculptures, beautiful plantings, Rick and Connot( and the dog Boomer) were perfect hosts, always checking up on us to make sure we were ok. $12 admission was a great bargain for such a high caliber attraction. We will be back!

This weekend was the 14th annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival held in Rosemary Square…read more Admission to the two day festival is free and parking was available in the Hibiscus Garage for $10 or at meters and pay by app on the surrounding streets. Festival hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. The festival showcases a diverse collection of fine art from local and national artists in tents. Art work included sculptures, paintings, jewelry, photography, ceramics, metal, textiles, and many other mediums. Visitors had the opportunity to chat with the artists to learn about their inspiration. I always enjoy the Florida wildlife art the most. The stately buildings and flamboyant flowers made the perfect backdrop for the beautiful art. The weather could not have been more perfect for the festival. This is a family and pet friendly event. Surrounding the festival are a number of restaurants and shops. The Water Pavilion was filled with children enjoying getting soaked by the shooting jets of water. With all of the places to dine, drink, and relax, Rosemary Square made the ideal setting for this dazzling art show.

Paintings, collages, sculptures, jewelry, leather, glass every possible art medium is on display…read morehere, and the art is just spectacular. The music was playing and the artist were very happy to share information about all of their pieces. There were hundreds of vendors with art at all different price points. Although I didn't make any purchases today, friends did. This was the perfect place to admire creative & beautiful pieces and people watch on a delightful afternoon.

This year was the 6th annual LagoonFest which took place on November 2, 2019, along Flagler Drive…read morein downtown West Palm Beach. The free festival celebrates the urban estuary, the 20 mile long Lake Worth Lagoon. A free festival bag was handed out, one per family. It was a handy place to carry all of the pamphlets from the exhibit vendors. All of my favorite nature preserve and centers were there handing out information about their programs, amenities, and how you can help the environment. They also put on wildlife presentations. Other events at the festival included kayak clean up tours, paddle board yoga demonstrations, and a mural wall. There was also a kid zone with face painting, bounce houses, and other kid friendly activities. Next door to the festival was the West Palm Beach Green Market. This festival was both educational and entertaining. The Lake Worth Lagoon is beautiful and important to the ecological health of the are. It is great that there is a festival that celebrates and educated about this important waterway.

I volunteered at this event last weekend. I learned SO MUCH about protecting our waterways. I…read morelook forward to the next event!