Events Calendar

Admission to the museum is free October 13–18, 2026, in honor of the birth date of museum founder Arthur I. Appleton (1915–2008). Celebrate his enduring legacy with a visit to the museum he founded and enjoy the permanent collection, special exhibitions and Artspace with free admission all week. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and […]

Kicking off the 65th season of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Hamilton.” (PG-13, USA, 2020, 2h 40m) Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash-hit musical tells America’s story then, told by America now, with original music by Lin-Manuel Miranda. […]

The 65th season of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a screening of “The Emigrants” (PG, Sweden, 1971, 2h 31m). This monumental mid-nineteenth-century epic from Jan Troell charts, over the course of two films, a Swedish farming family’s voyage to America and their efforts to put down roots in this beautiful but forbidding […]

Visit the Appleton on November 7 for Free First Saturday! Admission to the museum is free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the permanent collection, special exhibitions, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking activities in the Artspace. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the auditorium, see a screening of "Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?" (PG-13, 2006, […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the November 7 Free First Saturday for a screening of "Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?" (2006, Rated PG-13, 1h 14m) This entertaining documentary tells the incredible true story of a 73-year-old former truck driver and her 15-year battle with the art-world elite to […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the November 7 Free First Saturday for a screening of "Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?" (2006, Rated PG-13, 1h 14m) This entertaining documentary tells the incredible true story of a 73-year-old former truck driver and her 15-year battle with the art-world elite to […]

The 65th season of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a screening of “Landscape Film: Roberto Burle Marx.” (NR, Brazilian, 2018, 1h 12m) "Landscape Film" is a journey through the art and life of the Brazilian landscape architect and painter, best known for the iconic black-and-white mosaic promenades that line Rio de Janeiro’s […]

The 65th season of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a screening of “Minari.” (PG-13, Korea/US, 2021, 2h) Led by arresting performances from Steven Yeun and Yeri Han, "Minari" offers an intimate and heart-wrenching portrait of family and assimilation in 1980s America. Amidst the challenges in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they create […]

Treat yourself (or check off your whole list!) at the Appleton Store from Black Friday through Museum Store Sunday. Enjoy 10% off all purchases or 20% off storewide if you’re an Appleton member. Come browse art inspired gifts, kids’ books and toys, holiday décor, jewelry and more. You do not need to pay the museum […]

Spend a free, festive day at the museum at our annual Holiday Community Day, sponsored by Dr. Paul and Joyce Urban. From 10 a.m.–5 p.m., enjoy “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family's Holiday Exhibition,” the Community Tree Display and other special exhibitions, along with festive crafts in the Artspace. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., enjoy face […]

Don’t miss the second annual Signing Santa: A Deaf-Friendly Holiday Event, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus in a welcoming ASL experience for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Sensational Selfies will be on-site to capture holiday photos, and each guest will receive one complimentary printed photo along with a digital image sent by text. Families are […]

The 65th season of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series presents a talk with Florida cinema history expert Dr. David Morton, followed by a screening of the silent-era classic “The Flying Ace.” (NR, USA, 1926, 1h 5m) In 1926, Norman Studios became the first U.S. studio dedicated to portraying African Americans in leading roles […]