Events Calendar

The Appleton is closed in observance of New Year's Day. Regular hours will resume tomorrow.

Visit the Appleton on January 4 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 […]

Join us on the January 4 Free First Saturday for a screening of the 2013 Disney animated musical, "Frozen." After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by […]

Join us on the January 4 Free First Saturday for a screening of the 2013 Disney animated musical, "Frozen." After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by […]

Visit the Appleton on February 1 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 […]

Join us on the February 1 Free First Saturday for a screening of the 2017 documentary, "Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat." Never-before-seen works, writings and […]

Join us on the February 1 Free First Saturday for a screening of the 2017 documentary, "Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat." Never-before-seen works, writings and […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Hit the Road." Panah Panahi, son and collaborator of embattled filmmaker Jafar Panahi and apprentice to […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Some Kind of Heaven." First-time feature director Lance Oppenheim cracks the manicured façade of The Villages, […]

Visit the Appleton on March 1 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 […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. on the March 1 Free First Saturday for a talk by Magnolia Art Xchange (MAX)’s 2025 Resident Artists, whose works are featured in […]

Director's Circle members are invited to celebrate the special exhibition, "What If Eye: Fifty Years of Exploration with Ummarid (Tony) Eitharong." Join the artist for an evening of hors d’oeuvres […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "My Donkey, My Lover & I." Antoinette, a schoolteacher, is looking forward to her long-planned summer […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven's Final Symphony." "Following the Ninth" is a documentary […]

Visit the Appleton on April 5 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 […]

Join us in the auditorium on the April 5 Free First Saturday for a presentation by Dr. Victoria Machado, entitled "Exploring Florida's Sacred Waters." Drawing from the concept of ‘spirituality’ […]

Appleton Director’s Circle members are invited to a special “poolside” celebration as we unveil the newly restored reflecting pool and bronze elephants. Returning to their original location, the beloved sculptures […]

Visit the Appleton on May 3 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 […]

Inspired by the special exhibition, "Framing Tokyo," join us in the auditorium on the May 3 Free First Saturday for a double-feature screening of two notable films in the Godzilla […]

Join us in the auditorium for a talk by Carmen Rojas Ginés and Naomi Shanti as they discuss the work in their exhibition, "Strength & Resilience." The Ocala-based artists will […]

Visit the Appleton on June 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 […]

Join us in the auditorium on the June 7 Free First Saturday for a presentation by author and historian Dr. Wayne Wood, entitled "Frank Lloyd Wright and His Influence on […]

Visit the Appleton on July 5 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 […]

Join us in the auditorium on the July 5 Free First Saturday as we welcome back Southern Express Big Band for two performances. This lively 17-piece ensemble will perform a […]

Join us in the auditorium on the July 5 Free First Saturday as we welcome back Southern Express Big Band for two performances. This lively 17-piece ensemble will perform a […]

Visit the Appleton on August 2 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 […]

This Free First Saturday, Florida Humanities and the Appleton are partnering to present a talk by Dr. David Morton at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Often overlooked in its contribution […]

Appleton Director's Circle members are invited to celebrate the opening of “Under the Cover of Knowledge: Betty Ford-Smith’s Pinecone Quilts,” on view in the Edith-Marie Gallery from September 6–February 22. […]

Visit the Appleton on September 6 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 […]

Join us in the auditorium on the September 6 Free First Saturday for a talk with artist Seth P. Benzel. He will share insights into his creative process, artistic influences […]

Meet artist Seth P. Benzel in the Deconstructing Self exhibition during Free First Saturday on September 6. Stop by to chat with the artist, ask questions and learn more about […]

Visit the Appleton on October 4 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 […]

Join us on Saturday, October 4, during Free First Saturday for a special gallery tour with artist John Elliott, featuring his solo exhibition, "The Human Pulse." Explore the themes and […]

Join us for a special weekend of free admission in celebration of the life and legacy of museum founder Arthur I. Appleton (1915-2008). Arthur I. Appleton established the museum to […]

Join us for a special weekend of free admission in celebration of the life and legacy of museum founder Arthur I. Appleton (1915-2008). Arthur I. Appleton established the museum to […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Pre Fab!" (NR, USA/UK, 2023, 1 hour, 36 minutes) "Pre Fab!" has been called “the last […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Drive My Car." (NR, Japan, 2021, 2 hours, 59 minutes) This haunting road movie follows a […]

Visit the Appleton on November 1 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 […]

Join us on Saturday, November 1, during Free First Saturday for a special musical performance by 7-piece swing band Swing Theory. Important show information: —There are two showtimes: 11 a.m. […]

Join us on Saturday, November 1, during Free First Saturday for a special musical performance by 7-piece swing band Swing Theory. Important show information: —There are two showtimes: 11 a.m. […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of "Yesterday." (PG-13, UK, 2019, 2 hours) After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, a struggling […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Long Flat Balls II.” (NR, Norway, 2008, 1 h, 37 m) Welcoming back a film series […]

Get a head start on your holiday shopping and enjoy exclusive savings during our Black Friday Sale! For one day only, Appleton members will receive 20% off all purchases in […]

Join us for the annual Holiday Community Day, held on Free First Saturday and generously sponsored by Dr. Paul and Joyce Urban. Admission is free all day to enjoy “A […]

Join us for a memorable ASL experience featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus! Sensational Selfies will be on-site to capture your holiday photos; each guest will receive one free printed photo […]

Visit the Appleton on January 3 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 […]

Join us on the January 3 Free First Saturday for a free screening of "The Trip to Italy." (2014, NR, 1h 48m) Years after their successful restaurant review tour of […]

Join us on the January 3 Free First Saturday for a free screening of "The Trip to Italy." (2014, NR, 1h 48m) Years after their successful restaurant review tour of […]