4.5Cornell Art Museum(71 reviews) - Wonderful Small Museum Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Cornell Art Museum, located on the Old School Square campus in downtown Delray Beach, strives to show contemporary artists who create innovative and provocative works of art. Inquisitive visitors enjoy intriguing pieces of artwork while discovering new artists and styles. The Museum exposes the Delray Beach community to artwork that is culturally relevant and exciting, hoping to foster creativity and inspire imagination. Museum shows typically begin with a theme and blossom into dynamic group exhibitions that excite visitors from all backgrounds. Old School Square is the center of arts & entertainment in downtown Delray Beach. Serving for over 25 years as the community’s gathering place, the historic campus includes the intimate Crest Theatre (in the restored 1925 Delray High School building) the Cornell Art Museum (in the 1913 Delray Elementary building), and the Fieldhouse (c. 1925). The Pavilion, which opened in 2002, hosts outdoor concerts and festivals. The Creative Arts School (located on the second floor of the Crest Theatre) offers art, photography and writing classes.See more..
4.0Cason Cottage Museum(2 reviews) - Small but packed with interesting stories and things Monday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Come to the Delray Beach Historical Society campus and step back in time as you tour the Cason Cottage Museum. The tour features local history, South Florida lifestyle, climate, and architecture. This historic house is furnished as it was when a family lived there during the early part of the 20th century. Docents offer guided tours from 11 am to 3 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 16 are free. You may also tour the 1926 Florida Bungalow and the Ethel Sterling Williams Archive & Learning Center, a 1908 farm house adapted as a center for local research, exhibits, and the Historical Society's archive collection. A gift shop located in the front of the Cason Cottage Museum features history themed books and gifts. School and group tours are available.See more..
