ASK THE MUSEUM: Why Is It Called Boca Raton?

What does “Boca Raton” actually mean? The name Boca Raton is often translated from Spanish as “mouth of the rat,” but the real story is more complicated. The term “Boca […]
Thank You, John Knox Village, for Exploring History with Us!

We were delighted to welcome residents of John Knox Village to The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum for a guided journey through our community’s past. Thank you to everyone who […]