Plan Your Visit
Museum
The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is located on the second floor of the restored 1916 Historic Courthouse, 300 North Dixie Highway, in downtown West Palm Beach. Across the street is the modern courthouse. For parking, there are street meters, a parking garage, and a public lot near the museum.
All tours are booked on a first-come first-served basis. Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Rhonda Gordon, Director of Outreach and Volunteer Services, at rgordon@pbchistroy.org or 561-832-4164, ext. 109. Learn more about tours here.
Visits to the Research Department are by appointment only. Contact Rose Guerrero, Director of Research and Archives, at rguerrero@pbchistory.org or 561.832.4164 ext. 112.
Admission
The special exhibit, Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film, has an entry fee of $12 for non-members.
Entry for HSPBC members, students, Museums for All recipients, and NARM, MARP, ROAM, and SERM card holders is free.
Reciprocal Visitor Benefits:
Members of the NARM, MARP, ROAM, and SERM Reciprocal programs who present their current museum membership card indicating their affiliation are eligible for free admission.
Museums for All / SNAP Benefits Recipients:
Families or individuals receiving SNAP benefits can enjoy free admission, including access to special exhibits with an entry fee, when they present their EBT card along with a valid photo ID. We are proud to be a partner of Museums for All.
Children's Education Area
The Johnson History Museum created this fourth-floor space for our youngest visitors to engage with the current special exhibit. Hands-on activities spark curiosity and creativity in an engaging environment.
Docents in period attire will host a Story Time and Craft Program for ages 8 and younger on select Wednesdays and Saturdays during the season. Programs are free; however, space is limited and registration is required.
Contact Casey Lipschutz
Education Coordinator
clipschutz@pbchistory.org | 561.832.4164 ext. 106
Hours:
Getting Here
The Museum is in the restored 1916 Historic Courthouse, 300 North Dixie Highway, downtown West Palm Beach.
Parking
Public parking is available in metered spaces on 3rd Street and in the 4th Street parking lot. Additionally, there are several public parking garages in the surrounding area.
Accessible ADA entrance is located on the east side of the building on the 1st floor with elevators to the 2nd floor (museum level). Parking in metered spaces is free for handicapped decal holders.
A wheelchair is available for use by museum visitors. Ask at the Museum Store on 2nd floor or call ahead (561) 832-4164 ext. 2.