Boca Raton Attractions
Boca Raton is an affluent, predominantly residential community 50 miles north of Miami. The name is Spanish for "rat mouth". Its proximity to the Gulf Stream ensures a warm climate year-round. The city is known for its Mediterranean Revival buildings and numerous golf courses.
Boca Raton Historical Society Museum
The 1927 restored Town Hall is home to the Boca Raton Historical Society. The Mediterranean Revival style building, designed by Addison Mizner, features a gold dome, cypress millwork, pecky cypress ceiling, and fan-lit windows.
Exhibits include archival materials as well as traveling exhibits ranging from history and architecture to arts, crafts, and photography.
Exhibits include archival materials as well as traveling exhibits ranging from history and architecture to arts, crafts, and photography.
Boca Raton Historical Society
71 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33432-3419
United States
71 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33432-3419
United States
Phone 1 (561) 395-6766
Fax 1 (561) 395-4049
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Boca Raton Museum of Art
The Art Guild of Boca Raton began in 1950, it was the grassroots for the Museum of Art. The Museum presents a wide selection of artwork, the permanent and changing exhibits are possible due to the 4,000 piece collection that the Museum draws from. The permanent collection features European sculpture, contemporary art, photography, decorative art and sculpture gardens.
All values are in United States Dollars
Boca Raton Museum Of Art
Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
United States
Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
United States
Phone 1 (561) 392-2500
Fax 1 (561) 391-6410
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
Children's Science Explorium
The Children's Science Explorium features hands-on activities for children to experience science through educational and recreational exhibits.
Children's Science Explorium
300 South Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33432-1641
United States
300 South Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33432-1641
United States
Phone 1 (561) 347-3913
Fax 1 (561) 347-3910
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is an environmental learning center with an elevated boardwalk through a coastal hammock, a 40-foot observation tower, outdoor saltwater tanks with sea turtles, a variety of fishes and other marine life. Indoor exhibits include reptiles, aquariums, and a variety of displays that represent local surroundings.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 North Ocean Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
United States
1801 North Ocean Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
United States
Phone 1 (561) 338-1473
Fax 1 (561) 338-1483
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Boardwalk, tanks and indoor exhibits are handicap-accessible. Suggested Donation: $5.00 per person.
Facilities
Gift shop
International Museum of Cartoon Art (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED, MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY.
More than 160,000 works of art are on display, these include comic strips, animations, caricatures, books, and greeting cards.
More than 160,000 works of art are on display, these include comic strips, animations, caricatures, books, and greeting cards.
Sports Immortals Museum
Sports Immortals hosts a collection of sports memorabilia including racing helmets, baseballs, uniforms, World Series pins and other equipment used by sporting greats. Each era in sports history is presented with the sounds and sights of the times.
Sports Immortals Gallery
6830 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487-1622
United States
6830 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487-1622
United States
Phone 1 (561) 997-2575
Fax 1 (561) 997-6949
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |