Schoolhouse Children's Museum

Schoolhouse Children's Museum Inspiring children and families to explore, play, learn and discover. It operated until 1990 when it was no longer needed.
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The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center is housed in one of the first schools in Boynton Beach. Originally known as simply Boynton School, the building was constructed in 1913 and replaced the small wooden one-room schoolhouse that was being used at the time. Built with sturdy concrete block construction, the “new” Boynton School contained two floors, six rooms, indoor plumbing and ser

ved as Boynton’s only school for the next fourteen years, throughout which attendance increased steadily. A principal and three teachers divided the classes by grade level to handle the increasing attendance – with teachers assigned to grades 1 through 8 and the principal assigned to teach grades 9 through 12. Soon after, a high school was built in 1926 and opened in 1927 next door to the Boynton School, allowing it to become Boynton Elementary School. It was then used for community programs. In 1994 the Boynton Beach Elementary School was added to the National Register of Historic Places thanks to the efforts of the Boynton Beach Historical Society and local supporters. The Palm Beach County School Board transferred the title to the property to the City of Boynton Beach in 1994, which sparked a movement by local supporters to raise funds and create plans for the building to be restored an used as a children’s museum. A committee of supporters raised enough to place a South Florida history-based Children’s Museum located centrally in Boynton Beach. In 2001, the movement efforts were honored with the opening of the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center. Since its operation, hundreds of thousands of children and families have visited the museum, having the opportunity to enjoy and learn from its programs, services and exhibits.

August photo dump ☀💞🐋🌼💫Proof that we squeezed every last drop of FUN out of summer. Fall, here we come!
08/31/2026

August photo dump ☀💞🐋🌼💫

Proof that we squeezed every last drop of FUN out of summer. Fall, here we come!

IN THE NEWS! A special thank you to Florida Weekly - Palm Beach for highlighting our Mangrove Manor ribbon-cutting and c...
08/30/2026

IN THE NEWS! A special thank you to Florida Weekly - Palm Beach for highlighting our Mangrove Manor ribbon-cutting and celebration in their latest issue! A special shoutout to editor Kelly Henry for always showcasing many wonderful community events, things to do, and incredible people throughout the Palm Beaches.

Your Saturday plans are calling. They said the kids need to burn some energy ✨We can help with that! Two floors. Hands-o...
08/29/2026

Your Saturday plans are calling. They said the kids need to burn some energy ✨

We can help with that! Two floors. Hands-on exhibits – including these two new ones in 2026! Plenty to climb, crawl, create, explore, and imagine. Come play!

08/28/2026

Two floors of exploring, creating, learning, building, and imagining. We have classes for nearly every subject, too—join in, or just watch as their faces light up with every new discovery.

Consider this your official permission to PLAY!On Saturday, September 26, Schoolhouse Children’s Museum is once again jo...
08/27/2026

Consider this your official permission to PLAY!

On Saturday, September 26, Schoolhouse Children’s Museum is once again joining Nickelodeon and children’s museums around the world for Our World: Worldwide Day of Play — a day dedicated to getting kids and families up, out, and playing. Because when children play, they’re doing a whole lot more than having fun. They’re learning, moving, connecting, creating, and discovering what they can do.

We hope to see you there! Register here: https://course.veevart-apps.com/boyntonculturalcentreincdbaschoolh/catalog

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08/26/2026

Just going to leave this one here...

08/26/2026

You know what makes an outing with little kids instantly better? EASY PARKING 🙌

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum has a parking lot conveniently located right next to our building, so you can skip the long walk with kiddos, diaper bags, snacks, water bottles, and everything else that somehow comes along for the ride.

Looking for programs and classes for your little ones and they all feel wonderful, yet… pricey? Our weekly classes are d...
08/24/2026

Looking for programs and classes for your little ones and they all feel wonderful, yet… pricey?

Our weekly classes are drop-in and just $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers, with something happening nearly every day. From music and movement to science, art, early literacy, math, imaginative play, and more, kiddos get to learn, explore, and try something new without a big commitment (or big price tag!).

See the full schedule here: https://www.schoolhousemuseum.org/visit/weekly-classes

Can we talk about our gator? 🐊 It's one of the first things kids spot at our new Mangrove Manor exhibit... and the cutes...
08/21/2026

Can we talk about our gator? 🐊 It's one of the first things kids spot at our new Mangrove Manor exhibit... and the cutest new photo op! A special shout-out to Sam Glawe and the team at Artistic Contractors Inc. for bringing our vision to life through the incredible mural fabrication and that unforgettable alligator entrance.

Next time you visit, be sure to take a moment to appreciate the artistry behind the adventure!

Want to know one of your most FAQs? “Are we allowed to go up these stairs?” Our answer every time: Yes, please!We have t...
08/20/2026

Want to know one of your most FAQs? “Are we allowed to go up these stairs?” Our answer every time: Yes, please!

We have two floors packed full of exhibits, entertainment, and exploration, with our two newest exhibits – Mangrove Manor and Barefoot Mailman – on the second floor.

Address

129 E Ocean Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL
33435

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(561) 742-6780

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