The largest art museum in Florida, the Norton opened in 1941 to display the enormous art collection of industrialist Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth. The Nortons' permanent collection of more than 5000 pieces (including works by Matisse, Warhol and O'Keeffe) is displayed alongside important Chinese, pre-Columbian Mexican and US Southwestern artifacts, plus some wonderful contemporary photography and regular traveling exhibitions.
To enhance your visit you can join one of the free docent-led tours through the galleries. Alternatively, drop by on Thursday evenings for the fun 'Art After Dark' series, which includes anything from lectures and live music to conversations with curators and wine tastings.
