Museums and arts in downtown Boca Raton

Downtown Boca Raton’s arts are concentrated in two places: the north end of Mizner Park, where the City set aside land for the Museum of Art and the amphitheater, and Historic Town Hall on Federal Highway, home of the history museum. This page gives the hours, prices and parking for each, then the festivals and art shows dated for 2026 to 2027. Checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Boca Raton Museum of Art

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is at 501 Plaza Real in Mizner Park. Its Mizner Park building had its grand opening on Jan. 22, 2001. Downtown Boca’s Arts and Culture page says the permanent collection includes works by Warhol, Degas, Picasso and Matisse; check the Museum’s site for current exhibitions.

Museum of Art hours

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Thursday, 10 AM to 8 PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Thursday is the late night.

Museum of Art admission

• Adults $16; seniors (65+) $12; groups $10.
• Free for members, high school students under 18 and children under 15.
• Museums for All: free admission with a SNAP EBT card.
• NARM card holders get free or member admission.

Museum of Art parking

The Museum says free parking is available in each of Mizner Park’s four garages, and the closest is Garage A, at the northwest corner just south of the Museum.

• The Boca Raton Museum of Art is at 501 Plaza Real in Mizner Park. Its Mizner Park building had its grand opening on January 22, 2001. Boca Raton Museum of Art: Museum History
• The Boca Raton Museum of Art is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Thursday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. Boca Raton Museum of Art: Visit the Museum
• Museum of Art admission: adults $16, seniors (65+) $12, groups $10. Members, high school students under 18 and children under 15 get in free. Boca Raton Museum of Art: Visit the Museum
• Through Museums for All, the Museum of Art offers free admission to people showing a SNAP EBT card. NARM card holders also get free or member admission. Boca Raton Museum of Art: Visit the Museum
• The Museum of Art says free parking is available in each of Mizner Park's four garages; the closest is Garage A at the northwest corner, just south of the Museum. Boca Raton Museum of Art: Visit the Museum

Confirm hours and prices on the Museum’s visit page before a special trip, since exhibitions and holidays can change them.

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum

The history museum fills Historic Town Hall at 71 N Federal Hwy, a 1927 building from Addison Mizner’s design, restored by the Boca Raton Historical Society in 1984. It is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and closed Sunday to Tuesday and major holidays. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for seniors (65+) and youth (students 5+); members are free, and parking behind the museum is free.

On Free Fun Saturdays, the first Saturday of each month, admission is free from 10 AM to 4 PM, with family activities. The Society lists Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 2026 as upcoming dates.

• The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, in Historic Town Hall at 71 North Federal Highway, is open Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed Sunday to Tuesday and major holidays. Boca Raton Historical Society: Plan Your Visit
• History Museum admission is $12 for adults and $8 for seniors (65+) and youth (students 5+); Historical Society members are free. Free parking is behind the museum. Boca Raton Historical Society: Plan Your Visit
• The History Museum is free on the first Saturday of each month (Free Fun Saturdays), 10 AM to 4 PM. Listed upcoming dates include November 7 and December 5. Boca Raton Historical Society: Free Fun Saturdays
• The City leased Town Hall to the Boca Raton Historical Society in 1982, and the Society finished restoring it in 1984. It now houses The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. Boca Raton Historical Society: Boca's Timeline

The Boca Express Train Museum

The Historical Society’s Boca Express Train Museum is two restored 1947 streamliner rail cars at the FEC Railway Station, 747 S Dixie Hwy. It opened to the public in 2004. We did not find current public hours or admission, so ask the Historical Society before you go.

• The Historical Society says its Boca Express Train Museum, two restored 1947 streamliner rail cars at the FEC Railway Station, opened to the public in 2004. Boca Raton Historical Society: Milestones
• Current public hours or admission for the Boca Express Train Museum at the FEC Railway Station (747 S. Dixie Hwy) were not found. Only its 2004 opening (Historical Society Milestones) is confirmed. Boca Raton Historical Society: Milestones

Mizner Park Amphitheater

Mizner Park Amphitheater is a City of Boca Raton venue at 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432, phone 561-393-7890. Festival of the Arts BOCA says it sits at the north end of Mizner Park next to the Museum of Art and holds a capacity crowd of 4,200. The Museum’s history says the amphitheater opened in 2002, a year after the Museum.

• Mizner Park Amphitheater is a City of Boca Raton venue at 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432, phone 561-393-7890. City of Boca Raton: Mizner Park Amphitheater
• Festival of the Arts BOCA says Mizner Park Amphitheater sits at the north end of Mizner Park next to the Boca Raton Museum of Art and holds a capacity crowd of 4,200. Festival of the Arts BOCA: Mizner Park Amphitheater venue page
• The Museum of Art's history says the City set aside the north end of Mizner Park as a center for the arts, and the amphitheater opened in 2002, a year after the Museum. Boca Raton Museum of Art: Museum History

Upcoming shows listed by the City on Oct. 20, 2026:

Date	Event	Time
Sat, Nov. 7, 2026	Tequila Fest	4 PM to 8 PM
Wed, Nov. 11, 2026	Red, White and Boca: Veterans Day (free)	4 PM to 7 PM
Sat, Nov. 21, 2026	Holiday Tree Lighting (free; lighting 7:30 PM)	6 PM to 10 PM
Sun, Nov. 22, 2026	FAU Band-O-Rama	7 PM to 9 PM
Sat, Dec. 5, 2026	3rd Annual Holiday Pops Concert	6 PM to 8 PM

Sources: the City’s amphitheater page, plus the City’s Veterans Day and Tree Lighting pages.

Parking for amphitheater shows

The City’s advice for shows is free parking at the Downtown Library and City Hall lots, paid valet in Mizner Park, and paid preferred parking on concert nights in the lot next to the amphitheater and at the church behind it, cash only. Downtown Boca adds the Building Administration lot (200 NW 2nd Ave) and the Library Annex (350 NW 4th St); Brightline parking is not allowed in the library lots. See the City’s amphitheater parking page and our parking page.

• For events at Mizner Park Amphitheater, The Studio at Mizner Park and Sanborn Square, Downtown Boca recommends free City lots: City Hall (201 W. Palmetto Park Road), Downtown Library (400 NW 2nd Avenue), Building Administration (200 NW 2nd Avenue) and Library Annex (350 NW 4th Street). Brightline parking is not allowed in the library lots. Downtown Boca (Boca Raton CRA): Easy Parking

Festival of the Arts BOCA: March 5 to 14, 2027

Festival of the Arts BOCA was established in 2007 and presents its events under a tent at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Its 21st season runs from March 5 to March 14, 2027, opening on Friday, March 5 with “Uptown Classics: Songs of Billy Joel”. The festival says tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Evening concerts and talks vary by night, so use the festival’s events page for the program.

• Festival of the Arts BOCA's 21st season is March 5 to March 14, 2027. The festival was established in 2007 and presents events under a tent at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Festival of the Arts BOCA: Events (with venue page)

Boca Museum Art Festival in Mizner Park: Feb. 6 and 7, 2027

The Museum of Art’s annual outdoor, juried art festival is in Mizner Park on Feb. 6 and 7, 2027. The Museum’s 2027 artist call, which closed to artists on Oct. 9, 2026, says the festival draws 45,000 to 60,000 art buyers and enthusiasts. Hours and admission for 2027 are not posted yet. Source: the Museum’s artist call.

Hot Works Fine Art Shows

Hot Works lists Boca Raton Fine Art Shows on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, Dec. 12 and 13, 2026 and Jan. 30 and 31, 2027. Downtown Boca’s calendar places the November show in Sanborn Square, 72 N Federal Hwy. The venue for the December and January shows is not confirmed on a primary page we read, and hours are not posted. Source: hotworks.org.

• Hot Works lists Boca Raton Fine Art Shows on November 7-8, 2026, December 12-13, 2026 and January 30-31, 2027. Only the November show is placed in Sanborn Square on a primary page read (Downtown Boca's calendar). The December and January venues are unconfirmed. Hot Works (organizer home page)

Arts at a glance

Place or event	Where	When	Cost
Boca Raton Museum of Art	501 Plaza Real	Wed, Fri to Sun 10 AM to 5 PM; Thu 10 AM to 8 PM	Adults $16; free with SNAP EBT
Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum	71 N Federal Hwy	Wed to Sat 10 AM to 4 PM	Adults $12; free first Saturdays
Boca Express Train Museum	747 S Dixie Hwy	Not posted	Not posted
Mizner Park Amphitheater	590 Plaza Real	By event	Varies; several City events free
Hot Works Fine Art Show	Sanborn Square (Nov.)	Nov. 7 and 8, 2026	Not posted
Boca Museum Art Festival	Mizner Park	Feb. 6 and 7, 2027	Not posted
Festival of the Arts BOCA	Amphitheater tent	March 5 to 14, 2027	Ticketed

Plan the rest of the day with things to do and the date checker.

Arts and culture places downtown

• Mizner Park

  open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district

  327 Plaza Real, Ste 315, Boca Raton, FL 33432 (management office)

  Mizner Park's own FAQ: parking is free in garages A, B, C and D, and valet is offered at three locations (the center of the mall beside the main fountain, the IPIC Theater, and Eddie V's). It has no EV charging stations, per the same FAQ. The City also runs a park strip of the same name at Federal Highway and Mizner Blvd with fountains and walking paths, open sunrise to 2am, where leashed dogs are welcome (City park page). The City's free MiCa autonomous shuttle runs a loop inside Mizner Park every day 6PM to 9PM (Downtown Boca Transportation page).

  Monday-Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Individual store and restaurant hours may vary.

  Source: Mizner Park: Visit / FAQs; City of Boca Raton: Mizner Park (park page, myboca.us/2867); Downtown Boca: Transportation, checked 2026-10-20

• Mizner Park Amphitheater

  outdoor amphitheater (City venue)

  590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  City-run concert and event venue at the north end of Mizner Park. Upcoming City events listed on 2026-10-20 included Tequila Fest (Saturday, November 7, 2026), Red, White & Boca Veterans Day celebration (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) and the free Holiday Tree Lighting (Saturday, November 21, 2026). City parking advice for shows: free parking at the Downtown Library and City Hall lots; paid valet in Mizner Park; paid preferred parking on concert nights in the lot next to the amphitheater and at the church behind it (cash only).

  Source: City of Boca Raton: Mizner Park Amphitheater; Amphitheater Parking (myboca.us/849), checked 2026-10-20

• Boca Raton Museum of Art

  art museum

  501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  At the north end of Mizner Park. The Downtown Boca (CRA) Arts & Culture page says its permanent collection includes works by Warhol, Degas, Picasso and Matisse. Check the museum's own site for hours and admission.

  Source: Downtown Boca / Boca Raton CRA: Arts & Culture (museum site not readable), checked 2026-10-20

• Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (Historic Town Hall)

  history museum in the historic Town Hall

  71 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  In Historic Town Hall, one block north of the walking origin. The museum says complimentary parking is available in the back of the museum. The CRA page says the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as an official Palm Beach County Welcome Center.

  Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed Sunday-Tuesday and major holidays.

  Source: Boca Raton Historical Society: Plan Your Visit; Downtown Boca / CRA: Arts & Culture, checked 2026-10-20

• Sanborn Square Park

  historic city park

  72 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  City: one of Boca Raton's historical parks, with decorative fountains, public art and a bike repair station; lit at night. 53 metered parking spaces, one designated accessible. The City lists Sanborn Square among its downtown event sites.

  8am-11pm

  Source: City of Boca Raton: Sanborn Square Park, checked 2026-10-20

• Royal Palm Place

  mixed-use shopping and dining village

  101 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  Its own site: 14 acres with over 20 eateries, boutiques, galleries and apartments, south of Palmetto Park Road along Via De Palmas, Via Naranjas and SE Mizner Blvd. The Downtown Boca parking map marks Royal Palm Place parking as free (blue).

  Source: Royal Palm Place (official site, home and tenants pages); Downtown Boca Parking Map 2023, checked 2026-10-20

• Memorial Park

  community park around City Hall

  150 Crawford Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  City: surrounds City Hall and includes the Boca Raton Community Center, the Boca Raton Tennis Center and the Tim Huxhold Skate Park & Shuffleboard Courts; also a playground, basketball court and two softball fields. 118 free parking spaces (6 accessible) on the east and west sides of the community center, with free EV parking on the east side.

  Monday-Saturday: 8am-11pm; Sunday: 8am-sunset

  Source: City of Boca Raton: Memorial Park, checked 2026-10-20

• Boca Raton Public Library (Downtown Library)

  public library

  400 NW 2nd Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  The Downtown Library at 400 NW 2nd Ave, with a free lot for library visitors: no overnight parking and no Brightline parking, per the City.

  The Libraries are open Monday – Thursday, 9 AM to 8 PM; Friday – Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM (stated for both City libraries).

  Source: City of Boca Raton: Boca Raton Public Library, checked 2026-10-20

• Brightline Boca Raton Station

  intercity rail station (Brightline)

  101 NW 4th St, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  Brightline's station page lists the station at 101 NW 4th St. Its covered parking garage is at 151 NW 4th St, a short 3-minute walk to the train station (see parking.json). The City's BocaCONNECT on-demand shuttle (Circuit app) serves riders arriving at the Brightline station.

  Station: Mon – Sun: 5:30 AM – Last Train Departure. Parking: Daily: Open 24 hrs.

  Source: Brightline: Boca Raton Station; Brightline: Parking; Downtown Boca: Transportation, checked 2026-10-20

• Tri-Rail Boca Raton Station

  commuter rail station (Tri-Rail)

  680 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431

  Not downtown: about 4.7 km north-west of the walking origin, off I-95 exit 48B. Tri-Rail says parking is free for the commuting public and lists Palm Tran routes 2 and 94 plus free shuttles to The Park at Broken Sound and the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.

  Source: Tri-Rail: Boca Raton Station, checked 2026-10-20

• Wildflower Park

  waterfront city park on the Intracoastal

  551 E Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  City: a park bordering the Intracoastal Waterway with a splash pad, one pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms and art installations; 46 free parking spaces (2 accessible). The City's Parking page gives a 2 hour limit for the Wildflower Park lot. Connects to Silver Palm Park under the Palmetto Park Road bridge.

  7am-11pm

  Source: City of Boca Raton: Wildflower Park; City of Boca Raton: Parking, checked 2026-10-20

• Silver Palm Park

  boat ramp and Intracoastal park

  600 E Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  City: boat launch with a fish cleaning station, canoe/kayak launch, restrooms and an ice machine; 12 car spaces and 26 boat-trailer spaces. An Annual Boat Launch & Trailer Permit must be purchased to use the trailer parking. Connects to Wildflower Park under the Palmetto Park Road bridge.

  7am-11pm; boat ramp 24/7

  Source: City of Boca Raton: Silver Palm Park, checked 2026-10-20

• Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

  nature center with aquariums and boardwalk (not a swimming beach)

  1801 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432

  Nature, not swimming: the City says sunbathing is not permitted and proper attire (no bathing suits) is required. Nature center and aquariums plus a nature trail, boardwalk and tower; outdoor areas close when lightning is in the area. restrooms true = restrooms exist but are not available when the nature center is closed. wheelchair_access true = 'Most areas are wheelchair accessible.' Reachable on the BocaCONNECT shuttle (service now extends to Gumbo Limbo).

  Nature Center and Aquariums: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Monday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Nature Trails, Boardwalk, and Tower: Monday – Sunday, 7:00 am – Sunset. Closed (including boardwalk and trails) New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

  Source: City of Boca Raton / Gumbo Limbo Nature Center: Plan Your Visit; gumbolimbo.org home page (hours, address); Downtown Boca: Transportation, checked 2026-10-20

Museums FAQ

Dates, rules and hours can change. The organisers have the final word: City of Boca Raton (official site)