Tampa, Florida

Art, Culture

The Tampa Museum of Art opened its spectacular 66,000-square-foot Cornelia Corbett Center in February 2010 to critical and public acclaim. Since opening in its new home, the museum has emerged as a center of the artistic life in the region. Its commitment to accessibility is evidenced by its operating hours (open every day and into the evenings) and its embrace of public art on its 14,000 sq ft facade. The museum specializes in modern and contemporary art while holding a prized collection of antiquities.

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Art, Culture

You can view the museum's world-class collection at various Broward College campuses and centers, in addition to the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Art, cultural artifacts and natural history specimens enhance your education, whether it's for an art, English, geology or marine biology class.

Naples, Florida

Art

The Baker Museum, the visual arts commitment of the Artis—Naples campus, includes a three-story, 30,000 square foot museum with 15 galleries, glass dome conservatory and resource room. Special features include the Museum’s entrance gates, designed by renowned metal artist Albert Paley, and a Persian Ceiling created by popular glass artist Dale Chihuly.

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Art, Children's, Culture, Specialized

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach ensures that the arts are a fundamental part of the community through classes for children and adults, exhibitions of artists work and outreach programs for underserved children.

Stuart, Florida

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Science

This general museum features a variety of exhibits which focus on three areas--art, history and technology. The highlight of the permanent exhibitions is the auto gallery which features a unique robotic display with over fifty vehicles. The robot retrieves vehicles upon request and brings them to a display turn table for examination. Visitors can also see vintage vehicles on the floor of the gallery, including a Springfield, Massachusetts-made Rolls Royce, a 1930 school bus into which you can climb, and an exhibition of three differently-powered early cars. Other exhibitions include a Foucault Pendulum, an exhibition of early bicycles and inventor Sterling Elliott, and Evinrude outboard motors.

Tallahassee, Florida

Art, History

Deland, Florida

Art, Culture, University

The 5,000-square-foot art center includes two galleries one to exhibit rotating selections from the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection and the second to display other works from the university's permanent art collection or for special shows. The $2.2 million building also has a foyer gallery/reception area, a vault, a preparation area and an art study/seminar room.

Tallahassee, Florida

Art, History

The mission of the John Gilmore Riley Center/ Museum of African-American History and Culture is to restore and preserve the Riley House and its collections, and to research and interpret materials related to African-American history in Tallahassee and the State of Florida.

Jacksonville, Florida

Art

Vero Beach, Florida

Archaeology, Art, Natural History, Nature Centers

The Indian River County Historical Society is chartered to preserve, restore and maintain in a cooperative effort the historical resources of the county and state.

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Anthropology, Art, History

The Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, built in 1915 as the City’s first City Hall, hosts a variety of cultural activities, including art and sculpture exhibits, live performances and films. Open Monday-Friday 9 AM to 4 PM, Saturday Noon-4. Admission Free. 101 South Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs. 727-942-5605

Daytona Beach, Florida

Art

Miami Beach, Florida

Art, Culture

The Bass is Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum. Focusing on exhibitions of international contemporary art, The Bass presents mid-career and established artists reflecting the spirit and international character of Miami Beach. The Bass seeks to expand the interpretation of contemporary art by incorporating disciplines of contemporary culture, such as design, fashion and architecture, into the exhibition program. Recognized for organizing solo museum exhibitions of international artists such as Erwin Wurm, Mika Rottenberg and Pascale Marthine Tayou, The Bass also presents major exhibitions by influential artists such as El Anatsui, Isaac Julien, Eve Sussman, and Piotr Uklanski.

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Art

The Dalí Museum cares for and shares an expertly curated collection of Salvador Dali works to delight and educate our visitors and to provide unique inspiration for events, programs and special exhibits. The Museum serves as an active resource in the cultural life of our community and the world at large.

Davie, Florida

Art

Our mission to help provide an environment which will enhance quality education in the Visual Arts. Our intention is to help satisfy the art educational needs of our constituents, the students Broward Community College and the community we serve.

Winter Park, Florida

Art, Culture, History

Through a unique, award-winning exhibition of historic photographs and oral histories The Hannibal Square Heritage Center pays tribute to the past, present and future contributions of Winter Park's historic African American community. The center also features artistic and cultural exhibitions and educational programs that explore the African American experience, southern folklore and cultural preservation. Free admission. Private tours and programs are available to groups. Located in the heart of downtown Winter Park. Come share an inspiring history told by the people who have lived it!

Sarasota, Florida

Art, History, Historic House, Library, University

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the remarkable legacy of circus entrepreneur and collector of art John Ringling and his wife, Mable. The 66-acre estate includes the Museum of Art, the Searing Galleries, and the Chao Center for Asian Art featuring both permanent collection and temporary exhibition galleries and is the home of Joseph’s Coat, a skyspace by the artist James Turrell; the winter-residence of John and Mable Ringling, the Venetian-Gothic Cà d’Zan mansion; historic grounds and gardens; the 18th-century Historic Asolo Theater; and the Circus Museums, including the home of the world’s largest miniature circus at the Tibbals Learning Center.

Orlando, Florida

Art, Culture, Park

The Mennello Museum of American Art was founded in 1998 by the City of Orlando with a generous selection of paintings by self-taught artist Earl Cunningham (1893-1977) donated from the collection of Michael and Marilyn Mennello. It's the largest collection of Cunninghams in existence and remains on permanent display. Tucked away on a picturesque shore of Lake Formosa in Orlando Loch Haven Park, the museum is housed in what was once the private home of Howard Phillips, son of philanthropist Dr. P. Phillips. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum also uses its gallery spaces to showcase changing exhibitions featuring American art of all genres and time periods, including originally curated and traveling shows. A lakeside sculpture garden is another attraction.

Miami, Florida

Art

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum's mission is to provide transformative experiences through art; collect, exhibit, and interpret art across cultures; and advance FIU’s stature as a top tier research university.

Jacksonville, Florida

Art, History