To Beat the Heat and Keep Cool, the Norton Offers an Array of Free Summer Admissions
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (May 1, 2013) – To remind the community that the Norton Museum of Art is a year-round cultural resource to enjoy, and a very cool place to get out of the heat and humidity, it’s offering a series of free admissions this summer. These are great opportunities for non-members to experience the Norton – and discover the advantages of membership, which include and enjoying free admission all year long! (For membership information, call 561-659-6786 or visit Norton.org.)
The free admission programs are as follows:
Free Thursdays for Florida Residents
Throughout June, July, and August, admission to the Norton is free for Florida residents all day, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (including Art After Dark), with proof of residency.
Free to active military and their families
The Norton has joined the Blue Star Museum program developed in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Defense, and will be offering free admission to all active military and their families from Memorial Day weekend (beginning Saturday, May 25) through Labor Day weekend (ending Sunday, Sept. 1) with proof of service. (Families include grandparents and aunts and uncles.) Please note that the Museum is closed on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) and Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2).
Free Saturdays to Palm Beach County residents
The Norton’s popular Free Saturday program remains in place for the summer, providing free admission to West Palm Beach residents every Saturday, and to Palm BeachCounty residents the first Saturday of each month. (During the summer: June 1, July 6, and Aug. 3)
Smithsonian magazine’s 9th Annual Museum Day Live!
Download a free Museum Day Live! ticket from the Smithsonian magazine website, www.smithsonian.com, present it to Norton Visitor Services, and enjoy two free admissions per ticket valid on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.
NOTE: The Museum will be closed for reinstallations from Sept. 2 – 16, re-opening 10 a.m. Tuesday. Sept. 17, 2013.
About the Norton Museum
The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida, and internationally known for its distinguished Permanent Collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. The Norton is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL., and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and major Holidays). General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students with a valid ID, and free for Members and children ages 12 and under. Special group rates are available. West Palm Beach residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission the first Saturday of each month with proof of residency. For additional information, please call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.
For additional information, please call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.