Plan Your Visit
Museum Tours & Experiences
General admission to the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is FREE, with a suggested donation of $5 per person.
The museum is self-guided. Visitors will be welcomed by a docent, receive an overview of the exhibits, and enjoy a short presentation on the evolution of the historic building.
All guided tours are booked in advance and include all exhibits and the historic courtroom. Tours are available mornings and afternoons daily.
Private Guided Tour: 60 mins. | 10-40 visitors | $20 per person
Public Guided Tour: 60 mins. | 1-40 visitors (10 min.) | $20 per person
Private VIP Group Tour: 90 mins. | 10-40 visitors | $75 per person | includes glass of champagne, sneak peak of archives and specially chosen artifact, curated takeaway bag
Private Adult Mock Trial Experience: 90 mins. | 27 attendees min. | $40 per person
School Group Tours: Standard History Tour or Mock Trial plus Mini Tour | 90 mins. | max. 50 students/4 teachers | Free | booked on a first-come, first-served basis
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Contact Rhonda Gordon
Director of Outreach and Volunteer Services
rgordon@pbchistory.org | 561.832.4164 ext. 109
Getting Here
The Museum is in the restored 1916 Historic Courthouse, 300 North Dixie Highway, downtown West Palm Beach.
Hours:
Children's Education Area
The Johnson History Museum created this fourth-floor space for our youngest visitors to engage with the current special exhibit. Hands-on activities spark curiosity and creativity in an engaging environment.
Docents in period attire will host a Story Time and Craft Program for ages 8 and younger on select Wednesdays and Saturdays during the season. Programs are free; however, space is limited and registration is required.
Contact Casey Lipschutz
Education Coordinator
clipschutz@pbchistory.org | 561.832.4164 ext. 106
2024-2025 Story Time and Craft Program Schedule
Wednesdays 3:00 pm
November 20
December 18
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 14
June 18
Saturdays 10:00 am
November 16
December 14
January 25
February 22
March 8
April 19
May 31
June 21
Parking
Public parking is available in metered spaces on 3rd Street and in the 4th Street parking lot. Additionally, there are several public parking garages in the surrounding area.
Accessible ADA entrance is located on the east side of the building on the 1st floor with elevators to the 2nd floor (museum level). Parking in metered spaces is free for handicapped decal holders.
A wheelchair is available for use by museum visitors. Ask at the Museum Store on 2nd floor or call ahead (561) 832-4164 ext. 2.
A visit to a museum is a search for beauty, truth, and meaning in our lives. Go to museums as often as you can.
