Norton Museum of Art

As a VENUE: Host your event…

The Norton Museum of Art’s contemporary spaces, lush landscapes and garden, and distinguished collections create an exceptional location and ambiance for your event. Whether you’re planning a * corporate celebration * dream wedding, or * off-site meeting, holding it at the Norton will provide you with a memorable experience. Eight distinctive spaces are available:

• Jane and Leonard Korman Room: This lovely, elegant space is perfect for any occasion.
  • Capacity: Reception – 175 guests / Seated Dinner – 120 guests
  • 1,874 Square Feet

• Stiller Family Foundation Auditorium: A 210-seat auditorium, with state- of-the-art audio visual technology to illuminate your meeting or wedding ceremony.
  • Capacity: Theatre Style – 205 guests
  • 2,795 Square Feet

• Gilbert and Ann Maurer Lobby: The Maurer Lobby, with its dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass window, also serves as a perfect greeting or entertaining space to accompany your event in the auditorium.
  • Capacity: Reception – 105 guests / Seated Dinner – 50 guests
  • 884 Square Feet

• Joanne and Andrall Pearson Room/Classrooms: The new education center features a conference room and two versatile spaces that can be turned into comfortable meeting rooms for your needs.
  • Capacity: Reception – 40 Guests Seated / Classrooms – 60 Guests Seated
  • 1,085 Square Feet / Classrooms – 904 Square Feet

• Ruth and Carl Shapiro Great Hall: In the heart of the museum, the majestic great hall features more than 3,000 square feet of premium event space that can accommodate a reception of up to 300 guests.
  • Capacity: Reception – 300 guests / Seated Dinner – 180 guests
  • 3343 Square Feet

• Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden and McGraw Terrace (Museum Gardens): The Museum gardens, showcasing outdoor works of art, will create your most memorable events. The terrace will provide you and your guests an elegant ambiance with panoramic views of the new gardens.
  • Capacity: Reception – 300 guests / Seated Dinner – 275 guests
  • 3829 Square Feet

• Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Restaurant/Private Dining Room: The restaurant will offer an enhanced dining experience with a panoramic view of the gardens. A private dining room, ideal for intimate receptions, is adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Restaurant Capacity: Reception – 200 guests / Seated Dinner – 120 guests
  • 2,891 Square Feet
  • Dining Room Capacity: Reception – 95 guests / Seated Dinner – 45 guests
  • 775 Square Feet

• Heyman Plaza: This spacious plaza and reflecting pool, shaded by a monumental banyan tree and stunning cantilevered roof, will dramatically welcome guests to your event.
  • Capacity: Reception – 225 guests
  • 2,344 Square Feet

Support the Norton Museum of Art... by simply booking your next special occasion here:

https://www.norton.org/about/private-events

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

The Store at the Norton is a shopping destination, offering a well-curated selection of products intended to celebrate the uniqueness of the Norton’s collection. Special attention is given to quality handmade products, gathered from all over the world. The Store also features a vast selection of art books and exhibition catalogues, along with children’s items that serve to educate and inspire creativity. All store purchases help to support the Norton’s collections and educational programs. Merchandise is catalogued within these collections: * Norton Items * Home and Gifts * Books * Kids & Games * Norton Publications, and * Jewelry & Accessories.

Support the Norton Museum of Art… by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://shop.norton.org/

As an EATERY: Food for thought…

The Restaurant at the Norton – Choose indoor or outdoor dining while enjoying stunning views of the Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden, the natural light and foliage are seamlessly integrated into the space including works in the garden such as Le tournesol (The Sunflower), 1952 by Fernand Léger. The dining room itself also showcases a collection of art, in addition to mid-century modern decor infused with soothing natural elements.

The Restaurant offers light, modern-American fare with nods to coastal influence. The menu consists of flavorful entrees and lite bites such as a charcuterie selection, Kale & Grain Harvest Bowl, a BLT Chopped Salad, Matzah Ball Soup, Mahi Tacos and freshly-baked cookies. Along with great food, The Restaurant can be enjoyed with creative cocktails, wine or champagne.

Support the Norton Museum of Art... by simply dining here:

https://www.norton.org/therestaurant

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Communities can’t reach their potential without vibrant cultural institutions. And cultural institutions can’t thrive without enthusiastic private and public support. In 1941, Ralph and Elizabeth Norton created what has become a cultural crown jewel that, decades later, continues to welcome and inspire the residents of Palm Beach County and beyond. The Norton Museum of Art thrives today because of your support, which takes many forms.

Membership

Members provide essential funding that helps the Norton maintain its world-class collection, create fascinating special exhibitions, present an array of intriguing programs for children and adults, and offer public outreach programs that serve the community.  Membership at specified levels are offered: * Student * Individual * Supporter * Contributor * Patron * Sustaining Patron, and * Young Friends (three levels).

Donations

Give to the Annual Fund:  The Annual Fund provides essential support for the Museum’s day-to-day operations, making it possible for the Norton to present world-class exhibitions and educational programming, and provide outreach to underserved sections of our community. Your Annual Fund gift provides the stability and continuity that allows the Norton Museum of Art to fulfill its mission, and is 100% tax-deductible.

• Donations at specified amounts are designated or you may customize your gifts. Recurring gifts are encouraged. You may donate on behalf of a business, organization, or in memory, honor, or tribute to a special person or occasion.
• Annual Fund: The Annual Fund provides essential support for the Museum’s day-to-day operations, making it possible for the Norton to present world-class exhibitions and educational programming, and provide outreach to underserved sections of our community. Your Annual Fund gift provides the stability and continuity that allows the Museum to fulfill its mission, and is 100% tax-deductible.
• Program and Exhibition Support:  The Norton regularly receives national attention for its original exhibitions. The support of generous donors allows the Norton to continue to create insightful and groundbreaking exhibitions, as well as related educational programming and special events.
• Corporate Engagement: The Norton offers companies unique ways of aligning their brand with the Museum while providing vital support for special exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives.
• Planned Giving:  A planned gift is often the perfect way to perpetuate your love of art and establish a legacy. Planned giving includes any major gift that involves financial or estate planning, such as bequests, gifts of securities or retirement assets, life income plans, and gifts of real estate and personal property.
• Gifts of Art:  In tandem with the Norton’s transformative expansion, members of the Museum’s Works of Art Committee established the 21st Century Society, an initiative to expand the Museum Collection with gifts of art equal in quality to the outstanding examples donated by Ralph and Elizabeth Norton to found the Museum. By entrusting a work of art to the Norton, you ensure that it will be cared for professionally, exhibited, and appreciated by generations of visitors.

Volunteer: The Norton Museum of Art’s community of docents and volunteers reflects the rich diversity of our visitors and of the Palm Beaches. If you have a passion for the arts and enjoy meeting people from the community and around the world, we encourage you to apply for our Volunteer Program. No experience needed! If you enjoy engaging with visitors at events, assisting with art activities, working in the Library, or lending a hand behind the scenes, please volunteer with the Norton:

• Join the Norton’s community, where our mission is “to welcome visitors to experience the transformative power of art.”
• Become an integral part of our programs by providing support to staff across Museum departments like Learning & Community Engagement, Visitor Experience, Curatorial, and Event Services.
• Enjoy the flexibility of self-scheduling, so your volunteer work can fit into your life with ease.
• Attend regular opportunities to learn about the Norton’s Collection and special exhibitions on view from curators, docents, and Learning & Community Engagement staff.
• Celebrate the volunteer community with bi-annual gatherings.

Support the Norton Museum of Art… by simply joining, giving, and volunteering here:

https://www.norton.org/get-involved/give