Open Until 5pm Today


1450 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Art After Dark

A New Experience Every Friday Night!

Enjoy an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more!

EVERY FRIDAY, 5:30 & 7:30 PM
Docent-led Tours (30 min) Explore great works in the Norton’s collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.

EVERY FRIDAY, 6 – 9 PM 
Open Studio: Art Workshops Join local teaching artists as they lead drop-in style art-making sessions. All ages and experience levels welcome. Materials included.

EVERY FRIDAY, Live Performances
Enjoy live performances every Friday including live music, dance, spoken word, and more! Check our website weekly for updates.

First Fridays of the Month, 7 pm / Jazz Fridays
This popular monthly series features performances by some of South Florida’s best jazz musicians!

Third Fridays of the Month, 8 pm  / Artist Tour
South Florida-based artists lead informal, 30-minute gallery talks about works in the Norton’s collection and special exhibitions.

Art After Dark / Chinese New Year Celebration!

Friday, January 28 / 5PM-10PM

Friday, January 28 / 5-10pm

Chinese New Year Celebration

This program was made possible by the generosity of John and Heidi Niblack.


Schedule of Events

  • Tour

    Explore great works in the Museum collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.

    Space is limited, and tickets are available on a first come first served basis1 hour before the program begins.

    5:30-6pm

  • Open Studio

    Learn about the Lunar Calendar animals and make holiday lanterns.
    A casual make-and-take program open to all artistic levels.

    6-9pm

  • Lecture / Collecting the East in the West, and the Strength of the Chinese Art Market

    Featuring distinguished guest speaker Andrew M. Lueck, Specialist, Chinese Works of Art, Vice President, Christie’s

    This lecture will be held virtually.
    Seating is limited.

    6-7pm

  • Fireworks Display

    Fireworks will be visible from the Garden and east side of Museum facing Olive Ave.

    7:10pm

  • Tour

    Tours meet in Fabrikant Lobby

    One more chance to explore great works in the Museum collection with one of the Museum’s fine docents. 

    Space is limited, and tickets are available on a first come first served basis 1 hour before the program begins.

    7:30-8:30pm

  • Concert / Music for the Pipa

    Chen Fan Hagen, a virtuoso on the pipa, or Chinese lute, performs a program including classic Chinese music, as well as modern pipa music in a variety of styles, from jazz to folk and pop.

    7:30pm

Attending Art After Dark

Hours: The museum is currently open to the public until 10 pm on Friday nights.

Entry: Admission during Art After Dark is $10 for Adults & Seniors, $5 for Students. Tickets may be purchased at the Reception Desk or reserved in advance. 

How to get here: The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1401 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. For more information, click here.

Parking: Parking is available in the Norton’s main parking lot at 1501 South Dixie Highway, immediately across the street from the Museum. Parking is $5 per car, per day. Norton Members park for free.

Food and drink: The Restaurant at the Norton offers indoor and outdoor seating with beautiful views of our Sculpture Garden. Along with great food, The Restaurant serves creative cocktails, wine, and champagne. Reservations available through Tock.

Art After Dark is made possible by the generosity of The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, with additional support provided by the Addison Hines Charitable Trust.

Support for Open Studio was provided by The Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Schott Endowment for Education.