Attractions

Internationally, croquet may be the sport of royalty; but, at the National Croquet Center, it's the sport of a royally good time. A working knowledge of croquet is NOT required, just a pair of flat-soled shoes. Our professionally trained, eager-to-please, world-famous coaching team will have your docile, even-tempered crew at each other's throats in no time. The National Croquet Center is the largest dedicated croquet facility in the world, setting a new standard for the sport of croquet. Built on ten acres in West Palm Beach, Florida by the Croquet Foundation of America, the National Croquet Center features a 19,000 square foot clubhouse that sits in the midst of a vast and near-perfect lawn. The clubhouse, designed in the Florida Keys style with broad wrap-around verandas, has meeting and banquet spaces for 300 or more. If you are looking for a spectacular view, step out onto the veranda and take in the beauty of our 12 full-size croquet lawns.

The Norton Museum of Art is the largest museum in the state of Florida. The museum is internationally known for its distinguished permanent collection featuring 19th and 20th century Chinese, European and American art. Also on permanent display are examples of Contemporary art and photography.

The South Florida Science Museum features hands-on interactive exhibits relating to the natural world. In addition, laser and star shows thrill young and old alike in the Aldrin Planetarium.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with a growing national and international reputation. The Center is in its 17th Anniversary season. Regionally based arts organizations that perform here include Ballet Florida, Miami City Ballet and Palm Beach Opera. 

This world-class venue is where polo players and fans of all ages gather for the sport and the lifestyle. Experience this series of renowned polo tournaments attracting some of the world’s finest players.

The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum opened to the public in March 2008 within the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach. The county-wide history museum enriches the lives of children and adults alike by making local history accessible, interesting and meaningful.  The restored building also serves as the headquarters of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.

Learn about Florida from its beginnings. Discover the Gilded Age, the most fascinating period in American history, and learn more about Henry Flagler's railroads and luxury hotels having established tourism and agriculture as the mainstays of Florida's economy.