Cancel

Open app

Search

Appleton Museum of Art

4.5 (24 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

Appleton Museum of Art Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Appleton Museum of Art

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

These are the Daves I know
Kevin J.

I like to write reviews while my experience is still in the recent past as my memories are a lot crisper and more vivid. Sometimes life gets in the way of my endless unpaid internship for the Yelp company which only rewards me with elite benefits I never cash in anyway. So regrettably I've slept on this review for half a year and my command of details isn't as exacting as it might have been. I do have the benefit of photos, some of which I've posted months ago on here and of not one but two visits... two visits to the same museum in just a three week stay in the Sunshine State. What does that tell you there? The first visit was solo and the second was looking for something to do with my sister, brother-in-law and dad but we probably could have found something else. A return visit to let it all soak in more sounded great, though. And we happened pop in on free admission Saturday so that's a happy surprise! My previous experience with Florida art museums has been underwhelming, from mid to bad. Jacksonville is decent, only cause of the gardens, Tampa is tepid and Orlando is dreadful. I'm reasonably certain Miami has to have a world class art museum but in the short time I was in town I wandered through the massive temporary art museum of Art Basel - another review headed for 404 page not found in my fading memory banks, just a few sentences tapped out in my drafts - and checked out the Museum of Graffiti, Art of Hip Hop Museum and Wynwood Walls. So I kinda got museumed out in Miami. Is that enough self indulgent prologue for you? Should I finally get to the Appleton Museum? I saw this museum is well regarded but my expectations still weren't too high. The AMA easily exceeded them. Two floors, galleries of all genres and styles, wrapping around a central courtyard and a workshop space for the young 'uns and creative adults not afraid of looking like young 'uns to ply their craft... what's not to love? The staff were especially gracious and friendly as well. I even bought an Andy Warhol coloring book in the gift shop that I meant to do drawing and maybe collaging on top of but that's only gathered dust. Circling back in the future reviews collection is a nice little kick in the ass for me to actually do that. It was right before Christmas when I/we visited and there were a few awesome/cheesy themed artsy Christmas trees scattered throughout the galleries - the Willy Wonka one and the flamingo one were standouts- as well as a humongous collection of nutcrackers, a sprawling miniature light up Christmas village and an assortment of fun, exaggerated Christmas themed characters by an artist by the named of Patience Brewster. There was an art deco room, a wall of pieces by beatnik scoundrel William S. Burroughs, who I thought was the coolest guy ever when I was an impressionable teenager and a giant photographic piece called David Then and Now by a Canadian artist named Micah Lexier with pictures of 75 guys named David taken ten years apart. Some had died and some couldn't be tracked down however. I wandered if it was inspired by The Kids in the Hall song/sketch The Daves I Know as he's even Canadian but the chronology doesn't work out. Lots of classical art, Americana type of stuff, Asian, African and South American art. There were a few Nasca pieces, a civilization I'd only been put up on recently by a friend. They had Mayan, Incan and Aztec, too and I knew all of those but it was cool to see Nasca in the mix as well and be like I know these guys, too. The Egyptian gallery had a whole timeline on the wall as well. They about have their bases covered for a tour through time and space of art. This museum has a nice auditorium but it wasn't in use during either of my visits. I don't know if I'll ever make it back to Ocala again but maybe something will be happening in there during a third visit, which I won't rule out.

Hayli Z.

So, I'm not a big art person, but I had heard a lot of great things about this museum, so when I FINALLY went, I was kind of disappointed. It's $8 admission if you have one of the applicable discounts (I had AAA) but it wasn't as big as it appears on the outside. I liked the temporary exhibits but I wouldn't come back. The Harn Museum in Gainesville is larger, has more exhibits and it free admission so I was definitely surprised by this. I'm giving it 3 stars, because the area is nice, friendly staff, nice parking and it's on a beautiful property, I just had higher expectations. If it weren't for those things listed it would probably be 2 stars.

Mayra B.

Went on a Saturday , first Saturday of the month to be exact which is free. They have new exhibitions seasonally and so we saw some similar stuff but they had a contemporary art exhibition throughout the museum. It's not too big or too small for a museum , I think it's just right for a quick walk around. You can also take your time to take in the art since it's so calm inside and every time we go every guest is considerate and friendly . We have talked with a couple of guests as well that come like us every few months to see the new displays. The people who work at the museum are so helpful and willing to recommend things you should check out as well and not miss out on. Every now and then they have a food truck parked outside which I think is on the free admission Saturdays. Lovely place for a slow afternoon.

Eileen R.

Celebrating #museumday in Ocala. A beautiful museum and much larger than expected. Great exhibits of African, Asian, European, and Pre-Colombian art. Special exhibit called Finding Beauty showing drawings and costumes from the Beauty and the Beast production at the Ocala Civic Theatre. Worth a visit!!

You know you've found the place when you see this sign.
Jim G.

A varied collection worth seeing. Well curated. Modern, pleasant surroundings. Worth visiting.

Appleton Museum of Art College of Central Florida
Kathy M.

What a resource to have in our community. Variety of exhibitions and extra events is supurb. Info from their website below: Enjoy a wide choice of scheduled programs including films series, lectures and workshops. Educational films on the visual arts are shown Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in the museum auditorium. For a complete listing, visit the Appleton's Web site Events/Programs page or call the Appleton Museum at 352-291-4455.

Front of museum
Christie O.

Exceptional art and antiquities museum in Ocala, Florida. I can't believe what a terrific collection of Pre-columbian and African arts as well as a strong collection of European paintings and sculptures. Many of these paintings I have never seen in reproductions. I absolutely love this! Most of the works in major museums such as the Met in NY have been reproduced hundreds of times over. These were largely new to be with the exception of the Pierre August Cot painting-- Spring (two lovers sitting on a swing). I am infatuated with this museum. $8 general admission, $6 for seniors.

Brother's artwork!
Kamille H.

I have been to this particular museum several times as I grew up in Ocala. Everything is so beautiful and in pristine condition. The artwork takes you back in time and the sculptures allow you to actually feel like you are a part of a different culture. On this visit I came with my family to see a display of some of the countries finest high school artists and my little brother happened to be one! The staff showed us exactly where to go as we arrived a little before closing but they were happy to accommodate us. I will always have a special place in my heart for the Appleton because of all the memories I have there.

Art of the Chopper Oct 10 through Jan 10, 2010

See all

10 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Cheryl K.
218
284
338

4 years ago

A nice trip with 2 floors of at to look at. Had a great time. Not sure if it is something you want to do more than once a year.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

15 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Magnus D.
0
132
220

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Paula M.
21
60
28

10 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0
Photo of Christie B.
89
295
151

18 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Nick C.
83
41
20

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

18 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jay V.
83
56
124

17 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Rich W.
0
21
13

13 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - Appleton Museum of Art

Review Highlights - Appleton Museum of Art

t. Lots of classical art, Americana type of stuff, Asian, African and South American ar

Mentioned in 3 reviews

Read more highlights

Verify this business for free

People searched for Museums 116 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Orlando Science Center - Coffee spot

Orlando Science Center

4.3(429 reviews)
61.3 miLake Formosa

This has to be the best science museums in Florida. I…read morebecame a member of the Orlando science center over Christmas break because we had so much fun on our first visit and now I get emails all the time about fun new events going on at the museum. One of them happened to be the mess fest that was going on this past weekend. So we decided to head out to Orlando and let me tell you it was so much fun!! They transformed one of their rooms into a fun place for the kids to get messy. You were catapulting scrunchie balls covered in paint onto a canvas sheet. There was another area where they were doing little bottle rockets with paint and Alka-Seltzer. That my kids absolutely LOVED. They also had scribble bots, a raffle painting for canvas paintings but that's not all because they had other stuff going on different floors. We got to make our own slime and we even got to go outside and watch them use liquid nitrogen to cause a bubbly explosion that the kids got to play afterwards. This was a 10 out of 10 experience.

Great visit with my daughters! Easy parking garage access straight into the second floor (paid)…read more Tickets run about $25-$28, with discounts for kids and free under 2. Lots for kids to do--hands-on exhibits, crafts, and presentations across four floors. A bit crowded even on a Monday, but still easy to navigate. Bonus: the first-floor restaurant was surprisingly good--$6.99 bowl was totally worth it!

Photos
Orlando Science Center - Jungle gym

Jungle gym

Orlando Science Center - Sandwiches and beverages

Sandwiches and beverages

Orlando Science Center - Great dinosaur area - interactive digging stations!

See all

Great dinosaur area - interactive digging stations!

Appleton Museum of Art - museums - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...