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Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
253 Barcelona Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, United States
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He
Review №1

Amazing afternoon of relaxing with beautiful weather and gorgeous views. This place is bigger than anticipated and the sculptures are breathtaking. Glad I had the opportunity to finally visit.

Pr
Review №2

Awesome art place...so many cool sculptures in the garden...had such a great time here and got to meet Lily Capehart the photographer.

Ni
Review №3

Totally in love with this entire place, it’s absolutely gorgeous and incredibly unique. I love that the sculptures are set in a lush, green garden. Will be back soon!

Ch
Review №4

The gardens are wonderful - dense, varied, with plants from all over the world in harmonious riot. The sculptures are ok - I liked the ones feel in the garden, where they look like remnants of ruined buildings - but not the one in the garden, which seems out of scale.

Ge
Review №5

Quaint gardens with big sculptures. Loved it

Bo
Review №6

Was a wonderful visit, the host was most accommodating. The sculpture garden was well worth the walk from the art museum, featuring unique works of art in perfect garden landscape. The work studio gives you a sense of the person and also wonderful galleries in the facilities.

Ma
Review №7

Loved the art displays outside in the gardens. Good for kids to come and see the sculptures as well as sime of the rotating pieces that were on display. The interior had interesting glass pieces with a video of how some of those exact pieces were made by artist. The little shed in the gardens that was the old workspace is pretty amazing to see. Definitely worth a visit if you are around here.

Va
Review №8

Amazing, amazing sculptures amazing art work, amazing hosts, everyone should check this place out ! It’s a very inspiring place !

Ma
Review №9

Very rich in Beauty & Culture.Very knowledgeable & personable staff & volunteers!

Da
Review №10

Beautiful sculpture garden, albeit a little small, but captivating for hours if you take the time to appreciate the diverse foliage and flora not domestic to Florida. Her artwork is well blended and surprisingly woven into the grounds with something new to see at every turn.

N
Review №11

Lovely house museum, studio and gardens in West Palm Beach. Has small parking lot. House and studio not totally wheelchair accessible, but stairs are navigable for walker, crutch or cane users. Pathways smooth and adequately wide for wheelchairs and scooters.

Al
Review №12

Loved visiting! Found this place on Instagram and it was beautiful. Docents were very knowledgeable and helpful.

Mi
Review №13

A surprising place in Palm Beach. Ive lived in Palm Beach County for 13 years and never knew this place existed till I was here on a photoshoot.The staff are very friendly and helpful they have all the information about the place (like they should have). There are plenty of little trails through the gardens, you could easily spend hours here walking around and looking at things. There is a gallery of art in the main house, and the smaller artist studio shows you some insight into how things were made.The gates that Ann Norton created are interesting and not something that you see every day. Definitely a must see.

Ca
Review №14

Fabulous place for a lovely afternoon walk through amazing gardens and her sculptures. Fascinating place....

co
Review №15

Amazing gem in a quiet area which can be easily missed. I was invited to lunch there and was delighted with all the beautiful sculptures,art pieces and the jazz band. Food was simple, but it is not a restaurant after all

L.
Review №16

Beautiful place. I enjoyed the artwork, especially the sculptures outside but I really loved the studio. That’s the best part. Well that and sipping iced tea at the outdoor seating. This is a very relaxing space. The grounds are lovely.

Le
Review №17

This place is full of Art in the heart of a charming West Palm Beach.

La
Review №18

Always worth your time and attention.

er
Review №19

Beautiful setting.! Always a pleasure to be there just a awesome time every time.

Jo
Review №20

Beautiful and tranquil garden with sculptures.

Cy
Review №21

Lovely, serene garden with amazing sculptures. Very small but worth the visit.

Ci
Review №22

It was really nice, the art and the sculptures were creative.

Da
Review №23

Great lunch menu in very beautiful and peaceful cafe that is surrounded by great works of art, gardens, and sits on the intercoastal so there is always a nice breeze!

Za
Review №24

Go for the gardens, not the house. We got the whole tour but I was much more interested in the plantings, some great collection of cycads and palms. Sculptures themselves are elementary and abstract. Someone without the wealth would never have been considered talented.

Ro
Review №25

Just a beautiful oasis in the middle of the bustling city. Enjoy the gardens and sculptures as you walk through this beautiful estate. Have a rest on one of the many benches and leave completely centered.

Da
Review №26

Amazing Place! Enjoy the gardens and sculptures as you walk through this beautiful estate.

Mo
Review №27

Very good service

K.
Review №28

Incredible sculpture see that one were helping each other the man in the

An
Review №29

The Ann Norton Gardens is a tranquil piece of West Palm Beach. At times you feel you are in a jungle. Go there if you want to lower your blood pressure.

Al
Review №30

This is a pretty interesting place. Small though. Not very expensive. Nice for a walk.

ma
Review №31

This place is Beautiful and very interesting art work

Re
Review №32

Beautiful little gem in West Palm Beach. The grounds are well kept, the historical home is charming, and the sculptures are beautiful. Worth a visit.

Mi
Review №33

Fabulous place, everyone should experience

Jo
Review №34

If your a fan of Ann Norton than this is the place for you. What a wonderful garden to go and take a walk.

Je
Review №35

Unique gardens and sculptures nestled in a quiet neighborhood nearby bustling downtown West Palm Beach.

Ci
Review №36

Wonderful source of inspiration for local gardeners. Wide variety of palms, shade trees, orchids, etc. I wish more plants were tagged, but love learning about the ones that are. Sculptures are beautifully sited in the garden, and the location is wonderful. Surprisingly good cafe despite a limited menu. Definitely worth a visit!

jo
Review №37

Great gardens. Incredible art work.

Ch
Review №38

Very nice and quaint space. Enjoyed the garden and the art museum.

De
Review №39

Better than expected! Beautiful garden and sculptures along with an indoor art gallery with rotating artists. The place is actually Ann Nortons house in which she created her famous pieces, and the employees and staff are all extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We loved our time here!

Ch
Review №40

Beautiful interesting place. Learn about the history of Palm Beach. The gardens are cool, the studio is worth seeing, but I especially loved the fixtures in the bathroom!! Hehe! Art is everywhere here, even in the restrooms! Also, very pretty botanicals! Parking is very limited, though I had no trouble, I imagine it may be easier to Uber during peak times.

Ca
Review №41

I got married here. Got some serious love for this place. Gorgeous location, perfect for events. Highly recommend.

Ma
Review №42

From outside it was pretty but not much to see, and they werent open during posted business hours.

Er
Review №43

Wonderful escape.

Ar
Review №44

Love this place. Beautiful gardens and large scale sculptures. I go there often. Parking minimum

Aa
Review №45

The open house was very nice, we enjoyed the sculptures and learning about Ann Norton, great little pice of WPB history

Sa
Review №46

A peaceful spot for contemplation. Volunteers are exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Dont miss stepping into Anns studio. Its Zen. Check online for scheduled featured artists and collections.

Ma
Review №47

Do not miss! . We were charmed by the garden and the art. A very charming place. Stop for lunch !! Great reception super service.

Ma
Review №48

Love it, have lotes of butifull art sculpture to see and plants it fun place to go and visit.

Er
Review №49

Nice hidden spot. Great way to spend a few hours outside in the shade. A little pricey for what it is, but definitely worth a visit.

Ka
Review №50

It is a beautiful setting for this art.

Al
Review №51

Beautiful grounds with an incredible art exhibit.

Ed
Review №52

The Gardens consists of Nortons sculptures, Sandys sculptures, a variety of paint and print artists in the house, and lots of palm trees. Make sure you go into Nortons studio to make it worth it.

J
Review №53

Absolutely gorgoues place and it was our pleasure to help in the fight against literacy, parents read to your children they love stories and the time you spend with them, books rule, and do not forget to keep dancing and always support the artists of the world as they are amazing

Ya
Review №54

Beautiful sculpture gardens & workshop. If there is an event the parking is tough but valet was offered.

Ca
Review №55

Been passing by this place, multiple times in multiple years. Finally fulfilled my desire to visit when friends came to town. Sculptures are cleverly placed within a heavily forested lot. Feels to me like I am in a movie scene. A real treat and a must visit. Check it out.

Du
Review №56

Very peaceful and inspiring place

Ma
Review №57

Very magical place ! Everyone should visit, see the current show, tour the Ann Norton sculpture studios, and enjoy the beautiful gardens of native Florida palms, ferns, and more !

Pi
Review №58

Wonderful garden with owering sculpture truly worthy of a visit. They also have touring sculpture exhibits, as well as gallery exhibits in the historic home of a world class artist Ann Norton, who died in 1982.

Ar
Review №59

Ann Weaver Norton was a woman ahead of her time. She left Alabama during a time in history when women had little opportunities. She defied her families expectations of becoming a missionary to instead pursue her passion for art in New York and attend Smith College and Cooper Union. She was thwarted twice, once by the Great Depression reducing the demand for art and a second time by WWII which restricted the ability to get metal for her sculptures. She moved to West Palm Beach in 1942 to teach at the Norton School of Art where she became friends with Ralph Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun. After Elizabeth died in 1947 Ralph and Ann married in 1948. Ralph supported Anns art and built her an art studio. They also enjoyed traveling together before Ralph passed away in 1953. Ann passed away in 1982 and is buried in her home state of Alabama.Today you can visit Ann and Ralphs historic former home that hosts traveling art exhibits. During our visit there was an exhibit of Murano glass. There are 9 huge works of art in the garden that Ann made the bricks for. Himalaya is the large mountain like sculpture directly behind the house and Gateway to Knowledge is also at Harvard University. Among the sculptures there is more than 250 palms and cycads in the beautifully manicured gardens. You can see even more works of art in Anns artist studio where her sculpture tools are also on display.It costs $15 to visit and it takes about an hour. Parking is free on the street if you can find it. I had to put my parallel parking skills to use and I was pretty proud of myself. I may get the hang of it yet. The garden is only open when its season so check the website before you visit. I love art and the beautiful weather made this the perfect thing to do on a gorgeous day.

An
Review №60

A nice garden to walk though.

Ma
Review №61

The Ann Norton houses houses artwork from different artisits in addition to Ann Nortons work and the studio she worked from. Going through this place will make you reconsider life in the eyes of art and how it brings people together. Loved every single piece. The garden is another beauty that you wish to stay there forever. They also serve lunch for visitors.

Ch
Review №62

Nice, but not a destination. Parking on the street is a bit odd too. The gardens are very nice and a person who loves palms should make this place a highlight of their day. The sculptures are nice, if a little sparce. It is more like gardens with some sculptures instead of sculpture gardens. Her studio was wonderful and really showed her methods nicely, but it is a small part of the entire property.I would suggest adding it in to your day as a stop to stretch your legs on a long drive. Beautiful walking along the water next to the gardens.

Di
Review №63

Located in the historic EL Cid Neighborhood is the historic home, intact artist studio and gardens of Ann Weaver Norton (1905 - 1982) featuring nine monolithic sculptures. The Gardens assemblage of over 250 rare palm species, cycads and unusual tropicals is recognized as one of the largest public collections in Florida.

Ge
Review №64

Beautiful - a hidden gem.

El
Review №65

Quaint old home turned into art museum and garden. A very nice way to spend a few hours in a relaxed setting.

je
Review №66

What a beautiful place!! Our tour guide was fabulous. A wonderful experience!!

Le
Review №67

A wonderful afternoon.

Ma
Review №68

Excellent location for contemporary art and art history. A look back at a different time.

Bo
Review №69

Really worth seeing. I highly recommend you visit.

An
Review №70

The blocky brick sculptures dont do anything for me, but the garden is nice, and it was a fine venue for the exhibition of vintage cars we saw there. The restroom in the house is worth a visit, too.

Bo
Review №71

Skip the pre-tour historical lesson in the beginning if you can and just walk the grounds. The statues are really cool. Apparently, theres a cafe thats opened up there as well, which, when its nice out would be awesome to visit.

Mi
Review №72

Love this place, great design and the new sculpture garden is wonderful

Sh
Review №73

Beautiful and much history

Ro
Review №74

Beautiful, relaxing, interesting.

Di
Review №75

I loved this garden...the sculptures and the special exhibits...a treasure in our midst

Ev
Review №76

A real Jewel in West Palm Beach.

Li
Review №77

A must see and an easy see. About 1.5 hour tour. Inexpensive and very informative. Talented artist.

M
Review №78

So peaceful, I was surprised that I have never heard of it before, very small but interesting and different . I visited when a unique exhibition by an Israeli artist was on display, Boaz Vaadia, I believe its still on until April 29, 2018. The permanent outdoor exhibition is magnificent, please go and check it out

NP
Review №79

NP yellow cab provide 10% off

Fr
Review №80

Nice little spot. I was there working at a wedding. It is also a nice little venue for that indeed.

Sa
Review №81

A delightful Artists Home and Studio with beautiful gardens and delicious lunches served Wed - Sun on the patio.

Ga
Review №82

Very nice place

Ka
Review №83

Small immaculately kept oasis that will foster tranquility! Lovely environment and staff who truly enjoy the meaning of the Nortons gift.

Da
Review №84

A must see tourist attraction !If your from else where go see...

Ca
Review №85

You will have the most precious experience seeing the most splendid garden of Palms in all of Florida!! Go see !!!

La
Review №86

Intimate place, in the midst of downtown west palm beach. Had the docent all to ourselves.

Ca
Review №87

Beautiful lush trails. Many varieties of palms and other foliage.

Tr
Review №88

Beautiful, educational facility. Great for kids!

Ra
Review №89

What a gem in the city. The art studio is enthralling

Ri
Review №90

Wonderful exhibit!

Ad
Review №91

Beautiful venue with great sculptures and artwork and topped off with a lovely lunch

ch
Review №92

An amazing place to go walk for a few hours. The property is well kept and the staff was informed and more then friendly

Va
Review №93

Beautiful place

K
Review №94

Beautiful place for different occasions, but the best part is how they support literacy.

Pa
Review №95

I got to play guitar at a wedding here. Really nice spot.

La
Review №96

Don’t get Ann’s work, but were 2 other artists as well. Nice grounds.

Ka
Review №97

Not really worth the price. Its okay, but in the future, we will make trips to larger gardens.

Ty
Review №98

Very cool garden with good discounts for seniors and students

Mi
Review №99

Wonderful way to spend an afternoon amongst beautiful art

Do
Review №100

Another feature of the Norton art gallery. On a different parcel of land

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  • Address:253 Barcelona Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, United States
  • Site:http://ansg.org/
  • Phone:+1 561-832-5328
Categories
  • Art gallery
  • Sculpture museum
  • Garden
  • Historical landmark
  • Non-profit organization
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10am–4pm
  • Wednesday:10am–4pm
  • Thursday:10am–4pm
  • Friday:10am–4pm
  • Saturday:10am–4pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
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