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 […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Flow.” (PG, Latvia, 2024, 1 h 25 m) A wondrous journey through realms natural and mystical, […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Harry Benson: Shoot First.” (NR, USA, 2016, 1 h 27 m) This documentary profiles famed photographer […]

Visit the Appleton on February 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 on the February 7 Free First Saturday for a screening of "Quiltmaker's of Gee's Bend" (2004, NR, 56m). This documentary explores the extraordinary lives, inspirations, and history of […]

Join us on the February 7 Free First Saturday for a screening of "The Quilting Women of Gee's Bend" (2025, NR, 53m). This documentary explores how an isolated community of […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Nowhere Boy.” (R, UK, 2010, 1h 33 m) A chronicle of John Lennon’s teenage years, exploring […]

Enjoy free admission on February 15 in honor of President's Day (February 16). At 1 p.m. in the auditorium, see a free screening of "The Monuments Men" (PG-13, 2014, 1h […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Linda Linda Linda.” (R, Japan, 2005, 1h 54m) For three friends, their dream of playing the […]

Visit the Appleton on the March 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 […]

Join us in the auditorium at 2 p.m. on the March 7 Free First Saturday for a talk by Dr. David Morton. Morton will discuss Florida’s springs and their unique […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Across the Universe.” (PG-13, UK/USA, 2007, 2h 13m) This jukebox musical stars Evan Rachel Wood as […]

All Appleton members are invited to celebrate the opening of "My Country, ’Tis of Thee: Celebrating American Art and Design," on view March 13-September 13, 2026. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres […]

As part of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Living is Easy with Eyes Closed.” (NR, Spain, 2013, 1h 48m) Set in 1966, a high […]

Visit the Appleton on the April 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 […]

Join us in the auditorium at 1 p.m. on the April 4 Free First Saturday for a talk and demonstration by A.E. Kozeliski. Kozeliski will discuss the works featured in […]

Director’s Circle members are invited to a special talk on artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905) by Kerry Elkins, Museum Specialist at the Appleton. Guests will begin in the café with […]

Visit the Appleton on May 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 […]

Join us at 11 a.m. in the museum's interior courtyard on the May 2 Free First Saturday for a performance by the talented Fort King Middle School Marching Band. Free […]

Join us in the auditorium at 2 p.m. on the May 2 Free First Saturday for a screening of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971, Rated G, 1h 38m). […]

Visit the Appleton on June 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 Dr. Wayne Wood in the auditorium on the June 6 Free First Saturday for a talk on Kenneth Treister, a Florida architect and sculptor whose designs have been described […]

Museum admission is free throughout the entire month of July in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Explore special exhibitions and permanent collection galleries, visit the Artspace […]

Join Dr. Keri Watson in the auditorium for a free talk: “Picturing Paradise: From John James Audubon to the Florida Highwaymen.” The Florida landscape has provided aesthetic inspiration to artists […]

Visit the Appleton on August 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. and 2 p.m. on the August 1 Free First Saturday for a screening of "1776" (1972, Rated G, 2h 20m) This adaptation […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the August 1 Free First Saturday for a screening of "1776" (1972, Rated G, 2h 20m) This adaptation […]

The second event in our After Hours lecture series, Director’s Circle members are invited to join Museum Educator Hollis Mutch for a talk on maritime art from the permanent collection. […]

Visit the Appleton on September 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 Dr. Caren Neile in the auditorium on the September 5 Free First Saturday for a free storytelling presentation on "Florida Lore." From the Ashley Gang to the Devil’s Millhopper […]

Explore the galleries with exhibiting artist Heather Dawn Batchelor as she shares works that have influenced and inspired her own artistic practice. Along the way, hear about her creative journey […]

Make your next event a work of art. Imagine hosting your ceremony, corporate gathering, wedding, fundraiser, or other special event surrounded by world-class art in an atmosphere unlike any other. […]

Appleton Director's Circle members are invited to celebrate the opening of “Jeffrey Kronsnoble: Master of Allusion, A Life of Art” with hors d’oeuvres and wine. Be the first to see […]

Visit the Appleton on October 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 in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the October 3 Free First Saturday for a screening of "The Yearling" (1946, Rated TV-G, 2h 8m) This […]

Join us in the auditorium at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the October 3 Free First Saturday for a screening of "The Yearling" (1946, Rated TV-G, 2h 8m) This […]

All Appleton members are invited to a festive evening with the popular Alpine Express! Dance and sing along to your favorite tunes as the band performs traditional Oktoberfest music in […]

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 […]

Kicking off the 65th season of the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series, see a screening of “Hamilton.” (PG-13, USA, 2020, 3h) Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]