The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is home to more than 24,000 objects and is located in North Central Florida — just a quick trip from Orlando, Tampa or Jacksonville.
The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is home to more than 24,000 objects and is located in North Central Florida — just a quick trip from Orlando, Tampa or Jacksonville.
The Appleton Museum of Art is located in the North Central Florida city of Ocala, seven miles east of I-75 on SR 40 (Exit 352) and 62 miles west of I-95 on SR 40 (Exit 268).
The Appleton Museum of Art is committed to making its collections, building, programs and services accessible to all our visitors. Click here for more information to help plan your visit.
Non-flash photography is permitted in all permanent collection galleries, outdoor spaces and public areas. Please check with Visitor Services on the photography policy for special exhibitions. Commercial photography and videography must be pre-arranged through AppletonMuseum@cf.edu.
College of Central Florida offers equal access and opportunity in employment, admissions and educational activities. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, genetic information, veteran status or disability status and any other factors prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this policy statement, the college will not tolerate such conduct. The Title IX Coordinator has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and can be contacted at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, at 352-291-4410 or Compliance@cf.edu.
The Appleton does not have a restaurant, and food and drink are permitted only in designated areas. In compliance with the College of Central Florida’s Tobacco Free Campus policy, tobacco products are prohibited in the museum and on museum grounds.
Please maintain a distance of at least 12 inches from the artwork, and do not touch the artwork. Many of the works on display are fragile and the oils in human skin can cause damage and slowly deteriorate the art.
Large items including purses, parcels, briefcases and backpacks which measure more than 11 x 15 in., as well as umbrellas, must be checked at Visitor Services before entering the galleries.
Don’t forget to visit the Appleton Store for unique and stylish jewelry and apparel, art and design books, art supplies and crafting kits for adults and children, and more! The Appleton Store is located on the first floor, and is open during the museum’s regular hours of operation. Learn more
The ArtspaceThe Appleton’s Artspace is a vibrant, hands-on makerspace designed for children and adults to explore, create and connect through art. The Artspace is open during visitor hours and is free for Appleton members; included with museum admission fee for nonmembers. Learn more
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