Explore the Great Indoors
Make cool escapes in Gainesville and Alachua County at local museums and gallery exhibits.
Find Inspiration at the University of Florida Cultural Plaza
Beat the heat and make discoveries at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Butterfly Rainforest and Harn Museum of Art, all located next door to each other at the UF Cultural Plaza. Explore Florida’s ancient history at the Florida Fossil Hall and let the kiddos learn from hands-on activities in the Discovery Zone. View art collections at the Harn Museum including one of the most extensive collections of Florida-themed art and nearly 700 works on display from the Asian art collection. Admission is free to the Florida Museum and Harn Museum. There are admission fees to the Butterfly Rainforest and temporary traveling exhibits at the Florida Museum.
Spark Wonder at the Cade Museum
Explore “inventivity” and the entrepreneurial spirit at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. The museum is named after Dr. Robert Cade, the lead inventory of Gatorade at the University of Florida. The evolution of the Gatorade brand is explored in the permanent exhibit The Sweat Solution. Activities and exhibits throughout the museum inspire discoveries and a closer look at how the world around us works. Plan your visit and explore a museum map online.
View Works of Art at Local Galleries
Take a moment to relax and explore art exhibits and displays at galleries throughout Alachua County. Browse local artists at Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery, University of Florida Galleries,
Santa Fe College Art Galleries, Artisans’ Guild Gallery and The Historic Thomas Center in Gainesville. Add Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies and Good News Arts to your visit in High Springs. In Micanopy, explore Gallery Under the Oaks, Shady Oak Gallery and more.
