Museum General Admission

About

Explore our captivating in-house 'Places' exhibit, through a self-guided tour that promises a journey through history and culture. Located on the 3rd floor of the Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, you will also find the historic 1916 courthouse, where we host engaging mock trials throughout the year. Discover the thrilling tales of the infamous South Florida Mail Man, delve into salacious illegal gambling in Palm Beach County, uncover the fascinating story of how coconuts arrived at Palm Beach & West Palm Beach, and so much more. Come and experience the rich tapestry of local history and intrigue!

Thank you for choosing the Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum! Please see important information about your visit below.

INCLUDED

• When visiting the Museum you will be greeted by a docent who will give you an overview of the Museum and where you may visit. This will include the *Places* exhibit, the *1916 Historic Courtroom*, and *Stories of Rescue* exhibit on the 1st floor.
• If you would like to change your reservation and include the Grand Exhibit: *Sunshine Cinema* to your booking, please ask at check-in to add that to your reservation.

CHECK-IN

• Please check in on the 2nd floor of the Museum! If you need assistance, please call the museum at (561) 832-4164. If you need wheelchair or stroller assistance, please use the entrance on the East side of the building on the first floor.

WHEN TO ARRIVE

• Feel free to arrive at the Museum from 10:00 am - 3:45 pm (Museum closes at 4:00 pm).
• If you need to change the day you are visiting the Museum, please let us know by calling (561) 832-4164.

LOCATION: 300 N. Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

entrance located on N. Dixie Hwy. and ADA entrance located behind the Museum, on the 1st floor, off 3rd Street

#Directions to the Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum:

• From the North: Take I-95 to Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard Exit and go east on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard to Dixie Highway (U.S. 1). Turn right (south) on to Dixie Highway. Go to 3rd Street and make left turn. The Museum is on the southeast corner of Dixie Highway and 3rd Street.

• From the South: Take I-95 to Okeechobee Boulevard Exit and go east on Okeechobee Boulevard to Olive Avenue. Turn left (north) on Olive Avenue. Go to 3rd Street and turn left (west) to the museum. It will be on left side just past the county governmental center.

• From the West: Take Okeechobee Boulevard east and go to Olive Avenue. Turn left (north) on Olive Avenue. Go to 3rd Street and turn left (west). The Museum will be on left side just past the county governmental center.

PARKING

• For parking, there are street meters, a parking garage, and a public metered lot near the museum.

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