The Museum

Step inside the story of Boca Raton. The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum preserves and shares the people, places, and moments that shaped the city’s identity.​

A cornerstone of Boca Raton’s cultural landscape, the museum is housed in the city’s historic 1927 Town Hall and offers visitors a meaningful connection to the past. Through immersive exhibitions, archival materials, and preserved architectural spaces, the museum invites guests to explore the city’s transformation across generations.

From early settlement and Addison Mizner’s vision to the growth of a modern coastal community, the museum brings Boca Raton’s history to life in ways that feel relevant, engaging, and deeply local.

PRESERVING STORIES, SHARING PLACE

At The museum, Boca Raton’s history becomes something you can experience, not just observe.

Through exhibitions, artifacts, and interpretive storytelling, the museum offers visitors a deeper understanding of the city’s origins, architecture, civic life, and cultural evolution. Each gallery experience is designed to reveal how Boca Raton became the place it is today.

Located in one of Boca Raton’s most recognizable historic landmarks, the museum also preserves the spirit of the building itself. The restored Town Hall remains an essential part of the visitor experience, connecting history not only through objects and stories,
but through place.

Through exhibitions and preservation, we keep the story of Boca Raton visible, tangible, and alive.

Through exhibitions, artifacts, and interpretive storytelling, the museum offers visitors a deeper understanding of the city’s origins, architecture, civic life, and cultural evolution. Each gallery experience is designed to reveal how Boca Raton became the place it is today.

Located in one of Boca Raton’s most recognizable historic landmarks, the museum also preserves the spirit of the building itself. The restored Town Hall remains an essential part of the visitor experience, connecting history not only through objects and stories,
but through place.

HISTORY WITHIN REACH

More than a museum, it is a place where Boca Raton’s past continues to shape its present.

Located in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, the museum stands as a gateway to the city’s heritage and civic memory. From preserved spaces and archival collections to immersive exhibitions and public programs, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum offers a meaningful way to discover the stories, people, and milestones that continue to define Boca Raton.