Current Exhibitions

Deconstructing Self: Work by Seth P. Benzel

August 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Opening in the second-floor Preview Gallery, “Deconstructing Self” is an exploration of identity, transformation and the fragmented nature of the human experience through the lens of abstract painting. (more…)

A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family's Holiday Exhibition

November 1, 2025 - January 11, 2026

One of Ocala's most beloved holiday traditions is back, adorning the first floor of the museum in full holiday cheer. “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition” is the private collection of Dr. Paul and Joyce Urban and their daughters Katie, Kristie, Kassie and Karlie, who have lived in Ocala since 1989. (more…)

Sponsored by the Urban Family.

2025 Holiday Community Tree Display

November 1, 2025 - January 11, 2026

Visit the first and second floors to see our annual display of trees decorated by community groups, businesses and organizations. (more…)

The Human Pulse: Photographs by John Elliott

June 21, 2025 - January 18, 2026

“The Human Pulse: Photographs by John Elliott” features 42 black-and-white prints from the Ocala-based photographer’s ongoing series, “The Human Pulse.” (more…)

Under the Cover of Knowledge: Betty Ford-Smith’s Pinecone Quilts

September 6, 2025 - February 22, 2026

"Under the Cover of Knowledge" highlights the work of nationally recognized Florida-based artist and quilter Betty Ford-Smith (American, b. 1951), whose hand-sewn Pinecone Quilts transform a traditional bedcover into extraordinary works of art. (more…)

Romantically Involved: Expressions of Love from the Permanent Collection

Ongoing

“Romantically Involved,” curated by museum intern Caitlin Ulangkaya, draws from the Appleton Museum of Art’s permanent collection of American and European artwork to offer a timeline of passion that spans from the 19th century through today. (more…)

Ancient Pathways: A Legacy of Trade

Ongoing

The Silk Road wasn’t just one road but a vast network of land and sea trade routes that started around the 2nd century BCE. It connected the far reaches of China with the Mediterranean Sea, stretching over 4,000 miles through challenging terrains like harsh deserts, towering mountains and fertile plains. (more…)

Art Deco from the Permanent Collection

Ongoing

On view in the second-floor Modern & Contemporary galleries, this focused installation from the Appleton's Art Deco collection highlights themes of domesticity and home. (more…)

Artistic Legacy: The Story of Arthur I. Appleton

Ongoing

Ever wondered where the Appleton Museum of Art got its name, or how the museum found a home in Ocala? Stroll through the history of the Appleton Family and the museum to learn all about Marion County's cultural gem. (more…)