This exhibit of Charles Knight paintings is displayed in the Florida Museum's Hall of Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land.

All members of the Andrew County community are welcome to visit your museum every Tuesday morning for good coffee and good conversation.

A lovely historical timeline exhibit featuring never before seen photos and memorabilia from early Coral Gables. Curated by historian and author, Arva Moore Parks. The exhibit is housed at the Old Spanish Village Sales Gallery, 2901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, in the building that served as Coral Gables' original Art and Architecture Center. Open free to the public Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00pm. For additional information or to schedule a group tour, call 305-910-3996 or visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org.

NEWLY EXTENDED! Cattle Keepers: The Heritage of Seminole Cattle Ranching examines the history of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s cattle industry. The Seminole cattle industry has its roots in the beginning of the 16th century when the Spanish brought cattle to Florida and continues on today as one of the leading cattle processors in the state of Florida. Come examine this storied history which is not only part of Seminole history but of the entire state of Florida.

These exciting and practical workshops travel to your area at your request delivering needed resources for board education right to your museum doorstep.

Come see the new exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale History Center Learn about Frank Lloyd Wright’s connection to Fort Lauderdale!

This exhibit highlights the role of butterflies in the belief system and art of contemporary Zuni people, Native Americans who live in the high desert of the American southwest. Many Zuni traditional arts feature butterflies and moths, and this tradition continues today in their fine arts, crafts and tourist art forms. Pieces in the exhibit include jewelry, paintings, small carvings and various selections of pottery.

This dynamic exhibit promises to be a hit for one and all! Ask anyone from locals to internationals and Derby is about one thing--- the HATS of course and the fashion too. In April 2009, the exhibit will open with gowns worn to various galas in the city. Donned by members of high society and celebrities, these gowns will showcase the flavor and elegance of Derby season. In the summer of 2009, the exhibit will transition to Derby day attire highlighting the splendid hats, accessories and outfits worn from Millionaire’s Row down to the Winner’s Circle. From seersucker to florals, these fashions will focus on the best of the best from red carpet to Twin Spires.

Ride Steam cars, antique trains, steam popped popcorn, museum tours, grounds and gardens; First Sundays June to November and Nov 27 & 28, 2009

This exhibition contains forty-seven photographs produced from the original negatives taken by Florence Randle and her niece Phyllis Sheffield, who commercial photographers with a studio in Coconut Grove, Florida in the 1940’s. These photographs chronicle the lives of the Seminole people who lived along the Tamiami Trail and in the Musa Isle Indian Village during the 1940's and 50's. The photographs are on loan from the South Florida Community College Museum of Florida Art and Culture and are further enhanced with artifacts from the museum's collection that closely relate to them.

This exhibition is the fourth in a series of exhibitions over two years that demonstrates the role of the Principles of Design within artworks from the Museum’s Permanent Collection. The last two exhibitions will focus on Contrast and Movement. This exhibit will focus on rhythm, which is the alternation or duplication of elements in the artwork to produce movement, pattern and/or texture.

Organized by The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. This exhibition consists of works primarily from the Ringling Museum’s permanent collection, along with some pieces from various private collections in Sarasota. Paths to Paradise represents the general history of the Buddha and the distinctive features of Buddhist deities. See this exhibition during regular Museum hours, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. This exhibition is included with regular Museum admission. Call 941.358.3180 for advance tickets.

The 1970s may not be the most famous decade in 20th Century art, but a lot of innovative, interesting, and thoughtful pieces were made during that time. In this exhibition, PMoA will feature pieces from the Permanent Collection that were created during the 1970s, including works from the Pattern & Decoration movement

Thanks to the Douglass Screen Printers Serigraphy Fund, Polk Museum of Art is amassing an impressive collection of artwork that is created through the screenprint process. This exhibition will feature all of the pieces from the Douglass Screen Printers Serigraphy Collection, as well as other screenprints from the Permanent Collection. Featured artists include Robert Indiana, Jacob Lawrence, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Miriam Schapiro, and Donald Sultan.

Sometimes the best description for an artwork or object is simply, "beautiful." In this exhibition, PMoA will bring out the most beautiful works from its Permanent Collection. The exhibition will include a cross-section of all of the cultures represented within the Museum's collection.

America Goes to War: Military and Civilian Fashion from Span-Am to Desert Storm, features uniforms and civilian attire of both sexes from the United States' international conflicts, including the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, Korea, Viet Nam and Desert Storm.

Please come for our special Sunday tours. Docent Tours of the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art every Sunday at 2 p.m.

Organized by The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. The landscapes of Giovanni Antonio Canal (1697-1768) are arguably the most familiar artistic products of 18th century Venice. Venice in the Age of Canaletto will consider Canaletto in this Venetian context focusing upon the contrast between the artist’s paintings and the works of his contemporaries who were also active in the city. See this exhibition during regular Museum hours, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. This exhibition is included with regular Museum admission. Call 941.358.3180 for advance tickets.

Sculpture from a Savannah Barbershop

Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, as part of the Florida Fallen Heroes Quilt Project. Each square of every quilt bears the name of a deceased soldier and expresses a patriotic design.

Host: Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum and Meridian Railroad Museum. Location: Downtown Meridian. For more information contact: Greg Hatcher 601-917-3471.

Old Florida Festival is the Collier County Museum’s signature event held annually in November in Naples. It features a living history timeline of South Florida history.

It’s one of the biggest events in Southwest Florida and your chance to step back 10,000 years in time. This year’s Old Florida Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever with engaging and entertaining living re-enactments and displays of Collier County history. See, hear and touch the past like never before. The annual, family-style adventure into Florida’s rich and colorful past brings together some of the State’s finest historical reenactors, craftworkers and performers to recreate over ten centuries of everyday life in Southwest Florida, all set on the Museum’s native gardens and grounds.

A three-day conference for museum professionals at all stages of their careers at the Nashua Radisson, November 11-13, 2009.

Come to the Pacific Northwest, and join us in Portland, Oregon for the MCN Annual Conference. Attend panels, roundtables, case study showcases, workshops, and more! As an MCN 2009 participant, you can learn and share the best current knowledge about: SERVING YOUR INSTITUTIONAL MISSION with cost-effective strategies in tough economic times; MAKING, MANAGING, AND DELIVERING DIGITAL MEDIA in new and effective ways. BUILDING THE FUTURE NOW: Innovations coming soon to a museum near you!

Please check our website at http://unioncountymuseum.com/ for more details.

The exhibit features artifacts selected from the permanent collections of the Museum that highlight women from various backgrounds.

Plant sale featuring vendors from all over the state of Florida; educational presentations, children's activities, food, music and more.

Bring family and friends together in the soft glow of 1891 lighting as you discover a lavish Christmas at the former Tampa Bay Hotel. There are numerous rooms, each dazzling with trees designed in unique 19th century themes. While strolling down the Grand Hallway, your spirits soar as you become immersed in Charles Dickens, beautifully wrapped gifts, Christmas stockings and Santa Claus.

The Knott House Museum hosts this annual event as its decorated for the holidays. Special tours, music, and refreshments are included in the evening's activities.

Orchid & Exotic Plant Vendors, Orchid Supplies, Orchid Displays & Silent Auction, Garden Art, Lectures & Demonstrations, Walk Tours and Food & Wine Vendors.