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Ragtops Museum in West Palm Beach, Florida Author: Steven Nov 16

Maybe the only thing more beautiful than a golden sunrise peaking up over the horizon off the Singer Island coast is the sparkle off the hood of a freshly waxed ‘58 Corvette. Chrome grill, 283-horse fuel-injection V-8, cherry red leather matching the paint – you can find this beaut and countless other gems at the Museum of Ragtop Motorcars in West Palm Beach, Florida.

At first a specialty dealership for vintage rides and the enthusiasts who love them, the Ragtops Museum has grown enormously since 1980 to encompass three buildings and two city blocks with event facilities, nostalgic dining entertainment and, of course, a museum of classic cars spanning stretching as far back as the 1930s.

Corvette

The collection is simply stunning:

1936 Chrysler Airstream Convertible Sedan
1938 Oldsmobile Sedan
1940 LaSalle Series 50 Sedan
1946 Chevrolet Pickup Street Rod
1950 Ford Hot Rod Woody Station Wagon
1961 Jaguar XKE Roadster
1962 Chrysler 300 H Hardtop Coupe
1964 Buick Skylark Convertible
1965 Willys Gala Surrey Jeep
1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible

And so many, many more (are a lost of these vehicles are for sale, too!)

The Ragtop Motorcars Museum also features a soda bar, recreation of a classic drive-in theatre, and two rentable events venues fashioned after the 1920s or the 1950s.

The museum is open for public viewing Wednesday through Saturday, by appointment Monday and Tuesday, and is always closed on Sunday. Suggested admission (by donation) is $5. Learn more.

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Visit the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida Author: Steven Oct 19

The far southern tip of Florida is known for astonishing houses. All along the coast you’ll find horizon-blotting sanctuaries to the rich and famous (well, rich at least), and it’s well worth a sightseeing cruise just to see them all. However, just a little bit up the eastern coast – and much closer to the Hilton Singer Island Resort – you’ll find a house even more spectacular: Whitehall, the Henry Flagler Museum.

Whitehall, The Henry Flagler Museum

The moment you see it – from the majestic white columns to the charming villa-style roof – you’ll know why this stunning 55-room mansion is more than just another house. Built by oilman, Rockefeller partner and Palm Beach founder Henry Flagler in 1900, the mansion is a marvel still to this day. Since being reestablished as a museum in 1960, Whitehall has been dutifully restored to its prosperous beginnings and seems today more magnificent than ever.

Visitors to the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida enjoy first and foremost the house itself. Simply walking the rooms enwraps each guest in a sense of wonderment. However, Whitehall today is also a working museum featuring unique temporary art, textile and sculpture exhibits along with select pieces from Henry Flagler’s private collection. Temporary exhibits can also have a more historical bent, focused on what Mark Twain called America’s Gilded Age and also the history of Florida.

Opened in 2005 as the first architectural addition in 80 years, the adjacent Flagler Kenan Pavilion most notably houses Flagler’s private railway car. A must-see for any visit.

The Henry Flagler Museum is closed Mondays and some holidays. Guests are free to enjoy a self-guided tour, audio tour or even a docent-led tour (hosted twice daily). General adult admission is $18. Learn more.

Whitehall, the Henry Flagler Museum, is located only eight miles from Hilton Singer Island Resort. Get directions here.

Enjoy your time!

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Top Florida Museums – The Norton Museum of Art Author: Steven Apr 08

You already know that Singer Island and the Palm Beaches are fabulous destinations for dining, shopping, golfing, and fun family entertainment, but this splendid stretch of South Florida coastline is also a choice place to find fascinating historical and cultural exhibits. From our incredible collections of museums and historic buildings, to the history of Singer Island itself, knowledge buffs hungry for something more will have no trouble finding it.

A fast favorite of any first-time visitor, the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, FL is among the most celebrated art museums in Florida and even the nation, having received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service just last October. Presented at a beautiful White House ceremony, this is the highest national award an American museum can receive.

The Tetons and the Snake River (1942) - Ansel Adams

The Norton Museum of Art is a stunning facility housing a collection of over 5,000 permanent pieces to complement a bustling roster of traveling exhibits. While the museum has expanded the diversity of its collection in recent years, the Norton is best known for a distinguished selection of American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. 2003 saw the completion of the Gail and Melvin Nessel Wing, adding 45,000 sq. ft. of gallery space.

Current feature exhibits include Natural Affinities, a study of American landscapes by Georgia O’Keefe and Ansel Adams, Selections from a Vanished World, a stunning portfolio from Russian American photographer Roman Vishniac, and on loan from the Brooklyn Museum, Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism.

The museum is also available for event rental. Start here if you have something like that in mind.

The Norton Museum of Art is open daily except for Mondays during the summer. Adult admission is a reasonable $8 for the gallery viewing, $12 to include access to all traveling exhibits. Learn more about the museum.

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