Making the museum a fun place for the entire family

It can be difficult to convince your family that they would all enjoy going to the museum, but the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach has an exhibit that is quite entertaining for people of all ages.

“Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television” is on display from June 4 through September 4. The exhibit includes original costumes and accessories from movies such as: Blade Runner, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Batman & Robin, The Terminator. TV show costumes are included from Star Trek, Star Trek: Voyager and Battlestar Galactica as well as a few special effects models and prop accessories, all from the Paul G. Allen Family Collection. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates, is a huge sci-fi fan. His collection includes Captain Kirk’s commander chair from the original “Star Trek” series.

Highlights include the outfit Jim Carey wore at The Riddler in Batman Forever; a bullet-ridden leather jacket from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s The Terminator and the Adrian-designed hat worn by Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.

There are a number of events scheduled to accompany the exhibition – from movie screenings to family programs – throughout June and July. For a description and schedule, visit Norton.org.

IF YOU GO: The Norton Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thursday the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday it is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for visitors ages 13-21 and free for members and children under 13. West Palm beach residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission the first Saturday of each month with proof of residency. For additional information, call 561-832-5196 or visit Norton.org.