Special Sunshine Cinema Tour: Presented by Rick Rose
Tours
Museum Tours & Experiences The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum offers fun and exciting docent led tours through the museum. Tours must be booked in advance and operate on a first-come-first-serve basis. Contact: Rhonda Gordon Director of Outreach and Volunteer Services rgordon@pbchistory.org | 561.832.4164 ext. 109 Explore Tour Options: Guided Tours […]
Historic Palm Beach: Walking, Biking, and Driving Tours
This book offers three tours that showcase the history of Palm Beach through its architecture. The tours are arranged in chronological order and are illustrated with historical photographs from the archives of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. The first is a driving tour that covers the history of Palm Beach from the Pioneer […]
Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches
Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches November 15, 2024 – June 28, 2025 Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum This season, the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum invites visitors to dive into the evolution of our 150-year-old tourism industry. In 1875, this region was a […]
Sunshine Paradise: A History of Florida Tourism
Revels, Tracy J.
At the Dawn of Tourism in Florida
Foster John T. Jr.
Student Tours
Student Tours An Engaging Experience The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is self-guided. In addition, docent-led tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis to enhance your visit. Schedule A Tour Tours last 60-90 minutes. If you have questions, contact:Rhonda Gordon, Director of Outreach and Volunteer Services(561) 832-4164 ext. 109rgordon@pbchistory.org Book […]
Black Heritage Sites of Palm Beach County
Black Heritage Sites of Palm Beach County Black Heritage Sites of Palm Beach County Historic Courtroom: Third Floor February 4 – February 28, 2026 This exhibition, presented by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, explores locations significant to Black history across the county, including sites connected to education, labor, entrepreneurship, culture, and resistance. All […]
Celebrating Black History
Join us for the opening reception of our Black History exhibition, Historic Sites and Stories, a community-centered evening with complimentary admission. This gathering brings together history, place, and lived experience to highlight people and sites significant to Palm Beach County’s Black history. Many of these locations are highlighted in the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s […]
History Talks: Eliot Kleinberg on “Hypocrite’s Row”
History Talks are typically held in the courtroom on the third floor of the Historic 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse, located at 300 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Free parking is available at 5:00 pm in the parking lot on 4th Street. However, some events are held at offsite locations, so please check event […]