Delray Beach Attractions
Delray Beach has a varied history since the land was purchased from the government in 1868. Originally populated by the Seminole Indians, Delray Beach is now a resort community.
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
The Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge cover 221 miles and is home to the American alligator and the endangered Everglades snail kite. The refuge offers many recreational opportunities - walking trails, a canoe trail, bike trail, boat ramps, fishing platform, observation towers, butterfly garden, and a visitor center.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens opened in 1977. The museum is dedicated to the living culture of Japan and the Japanese style gardens feature nature trails, waterfalls and rare bonsai collection of miniature trees. Japanese items from daily life during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) to the present include fine arts and folk arts.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 12.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 11.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 7.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Old School Square Cultural Arts Center and National Historic Site
The Old School Square Cultural Arts Center consists of early 20th century school buildings. The buildings are home to a reception hall, the Crest Theater, and the Cornell Museum of Art. The theater presents music, theater and dance while the museum features changing art exhibits in five galleries.
The 1926 Delray High School gymnasium was restored to maintain the original structure, even sporting wooden beams with student's names still engraved! It is used for various shows and gatherings.
The 1926 Delray High School gymnasium was restored to maintain the original structure, even sporting wooden beams with student's names still engraved! It is used for various shows and gatherings.
Old School Square Cultural Arts Center and National Historic Site
51 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
United States
51 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
United States
Phone 1 (561) 243-7922
Fax 1 (561) 243-7018
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |