The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach brings together collection galleries and outdoor sculpture in the Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden. This guide covers the museum’s regular hours, admission prices, tours, parking and transport options so you can plan your visit.
- Location: 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
- From a hotel in West Palm Beach: about a five-minute drive.
- Regular hours: Open Wednesday to Monday; closed Tuesday
- General admission: $20; reduced prices and free admission apply to some visitors.
What to see at the Norton
The Norton Museum of Art pairs its collection galleries with an outdoor sculpture garden on the south and east sides of the museum. The Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden features works by artists including Keith Haring, Antony Gormley, Jenny Holzer, Franz West, Fernand Léger, Paul Manship, Ugo Rondinone and Joel Shapiro.
To add a guided overview to your visit, public Highlight Tours and Express Tours are included with admission. The Highlight Tour lasts 60 minutes, while the Express Tour lasts 30 minutes. Docent-led tours are first-come, first-served and require a wristband from Reception.
The museum also lists scheduled tours: Express Tours run Friday through Sunday at noon, and Highlights of the Collection run Thursday through Sunday at 2:30 PM. If a tour matters to your plans, check its schedule before setting out.
A visit to another area museum can also fit into a cultural outing: the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum visit guide covers planning a visit there.
Admission and ticket options
General admission is $20, with reduced prices and several free-entry categories. Seniors age 60 and older pay $17, students with valid school ID pay $5, and children age 12 and under and museum members enter free.
West Palm Beach residents receive free admission every Saturday with valid ID. Active U.S. military personnel, veterans and Florida teachers also receive free admission with valid ID. Bank of America cardholders receive free admission on the first full weekend of each month, Saturday and Sunday, through Museums on Us.
On Fridays during Art After Dark, admission is $10 for adults and seniors and $5 for students.
Opening hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
- Friday: 10 AM–10 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Final admission tickets are sold 30 minutes before closing. If you qualify for a discounted or free ticket, bring the required valid ID or card.
Opening hours and exhibition schedule
The Norton Museum of Art is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM; Friday from 10 AM to 10 PM; and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. It is closed Tuesday.
The museum is also closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, it closes at 3 PM. Hours and admission details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Special exhibitions change over time, so use the museum’s exhibition listings to see what will be on view during your visit. The regular opening schedule can help you choose a day, while the Friday evening program offers a later window for a visit.
Parking and public transport
Visitor parking is across the street at 1501 South Dixie Highway. It costs $3 per hour, with a maximum parking session of three hours. Paid parking is available from 9:30 AM to 5 PM, or until 10 PM during Art After Dark; parking is free for Norton members.
You can pay through the ParkMobile app, by texting “Park” to 77223, or at parkmobile.io. Museum parking is for members and visitors during operating hours and only while visiting the museum. The museum warns that unauthorized parking may result in a warning sticker, immobilization or towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Accessible parking is available in the main lot and in the drop-off circle beside the entrance, at the corner of South Dixie Highway and Jefferson Road.
If you arrive by Tri-Rail or Brightline, the museum says you can use Circuit, a free shuttle serving downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, to travel to and from the Norton. The West Palm Beach transportation guide covers other ways to get around the area.
Allowing time for your visit
Set aside time for both the galleries and the Goergen Garden, then add a tour if its length fits your schedule. The museum’s two public tour formats last 30 minutes and 60 minutes, respectively. Friday’s Art After Dark hours give you until 10 PM, while on other open days the museum closes at 5 PM.
For access, the museum says its public entrances, restrooms and elevators are wheelchair accessible. Manual wheelchairs are available at Reception on a first-come, first-served basis. Trained service animals are welcome; emotional-support and comfort animals are not permitted.
You can request an American Sign Language interpreter, with three weeks’ advance notice requested by the museum. Handheld photography and video are allowed in galleries without flash, but restrictions may apply in some exhibitions, galleries and artworks. Tripods, selfie sticks, lighting equipment and auxiliary flash are not permitted.
Backpacks and backpack-style child carriers must be worn at the front, carried by hand like a briefcase, or left at coat check. Items larger than 16 × 16 × 8 inches are not allowed inside, and lockers are available as space permits.
FAQs
How much are Norton Museum of Art tickets?
General admission is $20. Seniors age 60 and older pay $17, students with valid school ID pay $5, and children age 12 and under and members enter free.
Is the Norton Museum of Art open on Tuesday?
Open Wednesday to Monday; closed Tuesday. No.
Where can you park for the Norton Museum of Art?
Visitor parking is across the street at 1501 South Dixie Highway. It costs $3 per hour for a maximum session of three hours; museum members park free.
Are tours included with admission?
Yes. Public Highlight Tours and Express Tours are included with museum admission. They last 60 minutes and 30 minutes, respectively.