Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

253 Barcelona Road, West palm Beach, Florida, 33401
T:561.832.5328 F:561.835.9305

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The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens comprise the former residence of sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905 -1982), the widow of Ralph Hubbard Norton. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and the 1.7 acre property, featuring a collection of 300 species of tropical palms, lies near downtown West Palm Beach on the Intercoastal Waterway.

Displayed throughout the house, studio and gardens are more than 100 works by the artist, including nine monumental sculptures, eight in brick and one in granite. The Gardens were designed by Ann Norton and Sir Peter Smithers. Uniquely for this area, the largest tract of garden, containing the great brick sculptures, is designed in a natural, unmanicured style. The experience of coming across Norton's mysterious monoliths as surprises in their lush green jungle-like setting is akin to discovering another world.

Gateway No. 4, 1978, Brick

Gateway No. 1, 1978, Brick

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

Now operated as a public foundation supported by an open public membership and an elective Board of Trustees, the Gardens offer a schedule of exhibitions by recognized artists in an intimate residential setting, as well as occasional master artists workshops on the grounds and in Norton's original sculpture studio.

Untitled Sculpture No. 5, 1979, Brick

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982) as an independent and locally unaffiliated entity. The residence is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The organization is devoted to exhibiting works of other artists, preserving the founder's studio and displaying her monumental sculptures in a secluded urban preserve where a notable collection of rare palms is continually being developed.

$5.00 Per Person
Tours Available
Please Call For an Appointment

All contributions not in exchange for goods or services are tax-deductible;
the Federal Tax ID number is 59-1874060.

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Directions:

From I-95, head east on Okeechobee Boulevard to South Flagler Drive at the lakefront, head south (right) one half mile to the NW corner of Barcelona Road and South Flagler.

From Palm Beach, cross the Waterway at Royal Palm Way (the middle bridge), head south on Flagler one half mile to Barcelona Road.

Exhibition Hours:
Wednesday thru Sunday - 11 am - 4 pm
(Closed for the month of August)

Admission:
Members: Free
Visitors: Suggested donation of $5 per person
Children under 12 free and must be accompanied by an adult

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