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The Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture is p<strong>art</strong> of Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, an<br />
award-winning National Historic Site, where beautifully restored, early 20 th century school buildings also<br />
feature the Crest Theatre and Vintage Gymnasium. By successfully combining historic preservation and<br />
the <strong>art</strong>s, Old School Square became the catalyst for the 1990’s renaissance of downtown Delray Beach, now<br />
<strong>con</strong>sidered one the hottest destinations in Florida. As Delray’s cultural center, located in the he<strong>art</strong> of the<br />
downtown, Old School Square is a community gathering place for a diverse schedule of events.<br />
The charming Cornell Museum is one of the surprises that people discover in Delray Beach. Originally<br />
the 1913 Delray Elementary school building, the Cornell offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The<br />
architecture, formally known as “Masonry Vernacular,” is what makes the building so unique in the<br />
downtown area. This style was used for several smaller buildings in the Old School Square Historic Arts District.<br />
Without the colorful exhibit banners and other signage, one would never guess that the building is actually a museum.<br />
During the restoration process, the original atrium and classrooms, which are now exhibition spaces, were restored to<br />
preserve the rare Dade County Pine floors, tall windows and open space. The only significant modification to the interior<br />
was to open the atrium up to the se<strong>con</strong>d floor, allowing for natural light to stream in and provide a more spacious feel.<br />
The first floor houses three galleries and the Angelique Tea Room, which is used for <strong>art</strong> classes, receptions and other<br />
special events. The se<strong>con</strong>d floor, which can be accessed by two grand staircases (or an elevator) has three exhibition<br />
galleries and the children’s gallery. Exhibits rotate every three<br />
to four months and feature an eclectic mix of local, national and<br />
international fine <strong>art</strong>, crafts and pop culture.<br />
Gloria Rejune Adams, Director<br />
Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture<br />
ABOUT THE MUSEUMS<br />
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