Arts & Culture
Located at the center of a cosmopolitan urban region, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers an abundance of music, art, culture, sports, theater, dance and multicultural attractions. Broward County is home to the NHL's Florida Panthers, while top musical acts and popular Broadway shows appear regularly. Whatever your interest, you'll find it here. We're more than just the beach.
Major Museums, Concert Venues and Performance Halls
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Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Located in downtown Hollywood, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood presents contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances, and high-quality education programs for adults and children. The Center fosters a creative environment where new and challenging work can flourish through programs that reflect the highest standards of artistry and diversity. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood |
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Amerant Bank Arena The Amerant Bank Arena is the most notable sports and entertainment venue in Florida and among the best in the world, with more than two million customers entering its doors each year. The building is host to more than 200 events annually including concerts, Disney on Ice and Florida Panthers hockey. Amerant Bank Arena |
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Bonnet House, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501c3, whose mission is to preserve the unique historic estate of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett. Through enjoyable and enriching cultural experiences, the Museum connects today’s community to the Bartletts’ architectural, artistic and environmental legacy. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens |
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Broward Center for the Performing Arts The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is the destination of choice in South Florida for spectacular entertainment. Ranking among the top ten most-visited theaters in the world, the Center presents more than 700 performances each year to more than 700,000 patrons. Overlooking the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, this premier performing arts venue hosts Broadway musicals, operas, ballets, concerts, plays, multi-cultural performances, lectures, workshops and educational events; and it offers one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, serving more than 150,000 students annually. Broward Center for the Performing Arts |
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Charles F. Dodge City Center The Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines is a multi-use facility that serves the community by hosting events such as Banquets, Conferences, Concerts, Meetings, Social Events, Trade Shows, and facilitating local events which will promote civic, educational and community pride. This facility is located in the heart of Pembroke Pines, the second-largest city in Broward County, and is nestled between Mediterranean style residences, casual-chic and family-style restaurants featuring international cuisine and numerous name-brand stores and shopping malls. Charles F. Dodge City Center |
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Coral Springs Museum of Art What began late in 1996 as a City project to build a comprehensive recreation and community center, soon turned into The Coral Springs Center for the Arts – a performance theater and art museum. Housed in the impressive 30,000 square foot center for the arts building is the equally impressive Coral Springs Museum of Art which was incorporated in January of 1997. Over the 22 year history, the Museum is proud to have touched the lives of, and inspired, over a half a million people through its endless and significant visual art offerings. Coral Springs Museum of Art |
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Hard Rock Live The new 7,000-person capacity Hard Rock Live opened its doors to sellout crowds and standing ovations. Primed as the epicenter of South Florida entertainment, the new venue hosts state-of-the art technical capabilities that supports A-list celebrity performances as well as award shows, sporting events and nationally televised programs. Acoustically pure with unobstructed sight-lines, the venue is a stand-out option for entertainers and tours across the country as well as drawing internationally acclaimed acts. Hard Rock Live |
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Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark was created to celebrate creativity and diversity within the city. This landmark is a vibrant destination located in the heart of the Miramar Town Center, situated adjacent to City Hall. Centrally located, the center is visible and accessible from Red Road, Miramar Boulevard and Hiatus Road and features ample free parking on-site. The Center consists of the Ansin Family Art Gallery, a botanical garden, a full-service kitchen, an 800-seat theater, banquet facilities, a dance studio, and more. Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark |
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Museum of Discovery & Science The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Museum features dynamic interactive exhibits in the natural and physical sciences and a large array of programs designed to serve diverse audiences. The Museum regularly serves over 400,000 visitors each year and is the primary destination for school field trips in Broward County. Museum of Discovery & Science |
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Founded in 1958, NSU Art Museum is a premier destination for exhibitions and programs encompassing all facets of civilization’s visual history. The Museum is the hub of the South Florida Art Coast, situated midway between Miami and Palm Beach in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. NSU Art Museum’s celebrated permanent collection contains more than 7,000 works. In 2008, the Museum became part of Nova Southeastern University, one of the largest private research universities in the United States. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale |
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Parker Playhouse / The Parker Parker Playhouse is among the area's performance venues managed by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. It hosts a variety of concerts and shows annually. The 52-year-old venue recently underwent a $25 million renovation features an elegant new lobby, enhanced food and beverage options, upgraded systems and equipment, and more. Parker Playhouse / The Parker |
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Revolution Live Fort Lauderdale’s Revolution Live has been living the music in South Florida since 2004. Acts such as Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Katy Perry, and Paramore played the rock club’s legendary stage for an intimate audience before they broke out as stars; artists of all genres, from punk to rap to metal, regularly perform at the unapologetically bold venue. Revolution Live |
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Symphony of the Americas Symphony of the Americas enriches the cultural environment of South Florida and the Americas by presenting diverse orchestral music, international ensembles and educational programs with world-class guest artists on an intimate scale - taking a leadership role in fostering cultural relations through its summer music festival, educational instruction, outreach programming and unique combined partnerships in collaborative presentations. Symphony of the Americas |
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Young At Art Museum Young At Art Museum is where imagination, education and discovery meet in exciting and new ways. YAA was envisioned as the first art museum experience for children – nurturing the child from birth through teens and into adulthood – creating a no-fail, arts-based learning environment that will transform the way children embrace the arts, become tomorrow’s patrons of the arts and develop into future advocates and supporters of the arts. Young At Art Museum |