The exhibition features nearly 150 objects illustrating the breadth of American Arts and Crafts style, including furniture, woodblock prints, stained glass, decorative tiles, pottery, and metalwork. The most significant producers of Arts and Crafts furniture and metalware will be represented, including works by Gustav Stickley and his Craftsman Workshops, Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters, the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony, Dirk van Erpp, Arthur Wesley Dow and his followers, the Grueby Faience Co., Marblehead Potteries, Newcomb Pottery, Paul Revere Pottery, Rookwood Pottery, and Van Briggle Pottery. A special feature of the exhibition will be re-creations of Arts and Crafts rooms furnished with works by Gustav Stickley and the Craftsman Workshops and by Charles Rohlfs. Read Less

The exhibition features nearly 150 objects illustrating the breadth of American Arts and Crafts style, including furniture, woodblock prints, stained ...Read More

Story Time at the Museum Date(s): Every Friday Ages: 3 & Up with Parents T ime: 10 am − 11 am Cost: free Join us every Friday morning for a special story about the sea, tidal pools, what’s under the sea and much more. Story time will be followed by a visit to the Museum’s live tank to view the animals that make shells. Read Less

Story Time at the Museum Date(s): Every Friday Ages: 3 & Up with Parents T ime: 10 am − 11 am Cost: free Join us every Friday morni...Read More

Anthology brings together works now held in the museum’s permanent collection from new, and emerging photographic artists. These artists represent the diverse array of current practices in photography and the concerns of a new generation of artists. MUSEUM HOURS OPEN – Tues, Thurs, Fri: 11-5p.m. Wed: 11-7p.m. Weekends:1-5p.m. June, July and December Hours: Tues-Sun: 12-4 p.m. CLOSED – Mondays and for the following dates: Dec 17 – January 11, Daytona 500, July 4, Thanksgiving Read Less

Anthology brings together works now held in the museum’s permanent collection from new, and emerging photographic artists. These artists represent t...Read More

Photographic exhibition on Franklin Roosevelt's six trips to the F;orida Keys. Once as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1917, four in an attempt to recover from polio in 1923, 1924 and 1925,1926and once as President in 1939. Read Less

Photographic exhibition on Franklin Roosevelt's six trips to the F;orida Keys. Once as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1917, four in an attempt to ...Read More

Art of the Chopper is a special collection of mechanical sculptures that balance flamboyance and minimalism presented at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College in Ocala. As the first collection of custom motorcycles created explicitly as works of contemporary art, Art of the Chopper showcases motorcycles as both sculptural art and artifacts of American culture. Each chopper is accompanied by a series of photographs and information on the bike's artist/builder. Read Less

Art of the Chopper is a special collection of mechanical sculptures that balance flamboyance and minimalism presented at the Appleton Museum of Art of...Read More

An exhibit of seven quilts in the History Center's grand staircase honors Florida's fallen heroes in the 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. This project was inspired by a young Florida seaman returning from duty in Iraq who expressed a desire to honor the friends he lost. Included with general admission. Read Less

An exhibit of seven quilts in the History Center's grand staircase honors Florida's fallen heroes in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, as part of th...Read More

Story time and a snack starting at 10:30am included with $5 admission-focus on literacy! Read Less

Story time and a snack starting at 10:30am included with $5 admission-focus on literacy!...Read More

Children can develope fine and gross motor skills through hands-on activities included with $5 admission. Session begins at 10:30a.m. Read Less

Children can develope fine and gross motor skills through hands-on activities included with $5 admission. Session begins at 10:30a.m....Read More

Kids can cook and learn about science, math and art at the same time! Healthy, "cup cooking" recipes for children beginning at 10:30a.m. Included with $5 admission! Read Less

Kids can cook and learn about science, math and art at the same time! Healthy, "cup cooking" recipes for children beginning at 10:30a.m. Included with...Read More

Explore the fun side of math & science beginning at 10:30a.m. each Thursday. Included with $5 admission. Read Less

Explore the fun side of math & science beginning at 10:30a.m. each Thursday. Included with $5 admission....Read More

This new exhibit highlights sixty women in Florida who have made significant contributions to the state on the economical, cultural, and social levels. More than 100 artifacts are taken from the Museum's collections. "Voices of Florida Women" is a well-blend combination of artifacts, photographs, interpretative panels, creative designs, and interactive components. An important functin of the exhibit will be to educate the public about the strength, leadership, and creativity of Florida women. The exhibit extends through April 5, 2010. Museum of Florida History, R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL. 850.245.6400. www.museumoffloridahistory.com. Read Less

This new exhibit highlights sixty women in Florida who have made significant contributions to the state on the economical, cultural, and social levels...Read More

Focus on creativity! Young artists can be creative and explore a variety of media. Class runs from 10:30am until noon. Included with $5 admission. Read Less

Focus on creativity! Young artists can be creative and explore a variety of media. Class runs from 10:30am until noon. Included with $5 admission....Read More

READY FOR YOUR WINTER ESCAPE TO FLORIDA?! The newly renovated Bayside Inn Key Largo exclusively announces a special $97 nightly rate available anytime from December 1-17. Live for today and escape to our hidden sanctuary. Incredible sunsets, on-site dining, world renowned scuba/snorkel/fishing, nature trails, swim with dolphins, and more! CALL 1-800-242-5229 AND BOOK TODAY Read Less

READY FOR YOUR WINTER ESCAPE TO FLORIDA?! The newly renovated Bayside Inn Key Largo exclusively announces a special $97 nightly rate available anytime...Read More

Each afternoon the Flagler Museum hosts a Gilded Age style tea in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion. The Café des Beaux-Arts features an array of delicacies reminiscent of sophisticated dining during the Gilded Age. The fixed menu, fixed price lunch offers a selection of gourmet tea sandwiches, traditional scones, sweets, and the Museum’s own Whitehall Special Blend tea. The Café des Beaux-Arts is located in the new Flagler Kenan Pavilion. Guests enjoy spectacular panoramic views of scenic Lake Worth, and Henry Flagler’s Railcar No. 91, completes the Gilded Age ambience. Read Less

Each afternoon the Flagler Museum hosts a Gilded Age style tea in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion. The Café des Beaux-Arts features an array of delicacies...Read More

Holidays got you in a crunch? Finish your shopping, run errands and take care of all the last-minute mayhem while your kids enjoy a day at the Museum. Kids will participate in crafts and activities that keep their minds moving during the winter holidays. Students should dress for outdoor activities and bring a sack lunch. Dates and themes: Nov. 27: Native America Dec. 28: Birds of Florida Dec. 29: Paleontology Dec. 30: Mad Scientist All camps run 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Half-day sessions are $25 members/$30 non-members. A full day session is $45 members/$50 non-members. Kids’ classes make a great gift for someone special! Purchase a museum membership and receive a discount on all kids’ classes. Pre-registration required. Register online at www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education or call 352-273-2061. Read Less

Holidays got you in a crunch? Finish your shopping, run errands and take care of all the last-minute mayhem while your kids enjoy a day at the Museum....Read More

Included with admission to the gardens and wildlife sanctuary in December, visit historic 1930s Wray Home decorated for the holidays from December 1 through December 31 (closed Christmas Day). Enjoy guided tours of the home from 10 am to 4 pm and all the botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary has to offer. Santa will visit Wray Home for photos with the children on Saturday, December 19 from 10-1 and on Sunday, December 20 from 1 to 4, so bring your camera for a keepsake photo. On Sunday, December 20, there will also be a special holiday concert with Violins in Motion at 1 pm. Voted best place to take out-of-town guests for many years, it's a great place to take holiday visitors to show them the charms of old Florida. A treat for children while they're on winter break, all ages delight in the beautiful botanical gardens, native animal exhibits including a free-flight aviary, and live Wildlife Encounter Shows. You'll find unique gifts when you stop to shop at the Gift and Garden Shops, the Tropical Marketplace, and Gift Fruit Shipping is available. You can have lunch or snacks at the scenic Flamingo Cafe, so plan on spending the whole day. Flamingo Gardens, botanical collections and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, 3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie (between I-595 and Griffin Road), open 9:30-5:00 (closed Christmas Day). Admission is $17 ages 12 and up, $8.50 children 4-11, children under 4 are free; the tour by tram is additional and runs on the hour from 11-4. For more information call 954-473-2955 or visit www.flamingogardens.org and click on Upcoming Events. Read Less

Included with admission to the gardens and wildlife sanctuary in December, visit historic 1930s Wray Home decorated for the holidays from December 1 t...Read More

Featuring Papa's Best Syrup! Its worth the drive, to stop by for great fun. Bring your appetite as we will hve biscuits, sausage and beverages available for donation. Several local musicians will be pickin' and grinnin' as you watch our syrup being made from start to finish. Our quaint General Store will be OPEN! Make a day of it and take a tour around the Settlement after visiting the cane fields! Everything starts at 8am CST and we are just off the Blountstown Greenway Bike Trail, part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Come see us! Read Less

Featuring Papa's Best Syrup! Its worth the drive, to stop by for great fun. Bring your appetite as we will hve biscuits, sausage and beverages availab...Read More

Over 40 years of presidential Christmas cards on display until January 31.. The Little White House will be decorated for the holidays during December. Read Less

Over 40 years of presidential Christmas cards on display until January 31.. The Little White House will be decorated for the holidays during December....Read More

Join exhibit co-curator Dr. Martin Eidelberg as he tours the fall exhibition and discusses the works and artists of America’s Arts and Crafts movement. Dr. Eidelberg was one of the first scholars to study the American Arts and Craft movement. Since 1972 when he co-curated the ground-breaking exhibition on the subject that was shown in Princeton, Chicago, and Washington, he has continued to pursue research in the field and has published extensively. Read Less

Join exhibit co-curator Dr. Martin Eidelberg as he tours the fall exhibition and discusses the works and artists of America’s Arts and Crafts moveme...Read More

Bring friends and family to the museum for a festive holiday celebration. Mayor Richard Crotty flips the switch to light the square at sundown, then join us inside to enjoy musical performances and refreshments, visit with Santa, create holiday crafts, and more. 5:30-9 p.m. Free. Call (407) 836-7010 for information. Read Less

Bring friends and family to the museum for a festive holiday celebration. Mayor Richard Crotty flips the switch to light the square at sundown, then j...Read More

Take a magical step back in time. Enjoy an historical presentation of Christmas past. Our period dressed tour guides will lead you through our Museum to different settings for reenactments of past and present Christmas traditions. End your journey listening to live musical entertainment and refreshments of the holiday season. Read Less

Take a magical step back in time. Enjoy an historical presentation of Christmas past. Our period dressed tour guides will lead you through our Museum...Read More

6 - 9 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done early! Enjoy champagne and chocolate while shopping at the Harn Museum of Art Store! For one night only, the Harn Museum of Art Store is offering museum members an additional 10 percent off their store discount.* Gift wrapping will be available for a small museum donation. If you are not already a member and would like to take advantage of these savings, become a member today, or upgrade your membership for further savings. *Museum members receive 10 – 20 percent off Harn Store purchases every day based on membership level. During this event, members receive 20 – 30 percent off. Read Less

6 - 9 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done early! Enjoy champagne and chocolate while shopping at the Harn Museum of Art Store! For one night only, the...Read More

Enjoy the beautiful music of the holidays with Concert Pianist Marvin Goldstein and Jerry Evans. $100/per couple includes Dinner, tour of the museum and the concert. Three Stienway Showcase pianos will be center stage in the Duesenberg Banquet Hall. Limited seating. Cash bar available. Read Less

Enjoy the beautiful music of the holidays with Concert Pianist Marvin Goldstein and Jerry Evans. $100/per couple includes Dinner, tour of the museum ...Read More

Orchids, Orchid Supplies, Art, Lectures, Food, wine Tours and Much More. 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday, December 5 & 6, 2009. Read Less

Orchids, Orchid Supplies, Art, Lectures, Food, wine Tours and Much More. 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday, December 5 & 6, 2009....Read More

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH. Wally Parks Founder of the National Hot Rod Association is honored with a car show and display of his life & times. Cruise-in is Saturday, Dec. 5th from 11am - 4pm. First 50 cars will receive Dash Plaques for the event. Food & fun for the family. Reduced admission rates into the museum. $10 Adults (reg. $16) & $5 children (5-9) Read Less

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH. Wally Parks Founder of the National Hot Rod Association is honored with a car show and display of his ...Read More

An old fashioned Christmas celebration is set for you to experience the sights, sounds and smell of a pioneer holiday! Join us at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement near historic Blountstown, after their Christmas Parade. From 6 - 9 pm CST Hot chocolate, coffee, stew, soups, hamburgers, hotdogs and more available for donation. Hay rides, story telling, puppet shows, roasting marshmallows, Christmas caroling,... too much to mention! Stroll through the decorated buildings and enjoy a Florida Christmas as your ancestors once did. GENERAL PUBLIC: ADMISSION $3.00 MEMBERS: ADMISSION $2.00 Read Less

An old fashioned Christmas celebration is set for you to experience the sights, sounds and smell of a pioneer holiday! Join us at the Panhandle Pionee...Read More

Ring in the holiday season by visiting the Ybor City Museum State Park for Santa Fest 2009. Although many activities will be ongoing throughout the district, the museum garden will be hosting Santa himself, live music and games. Sponsored by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, this community event includes a giant snow slide, T20 tons of snow, a holiday parade and much more. Bring the whole family for an entire day of activities. The festival will conclude with a holiday parade. Fees: Garden Activities: Free; Museum Entrance: $4.00 Read Less

Ring in the holiday season by visiting the Ybor City Museum State Park for Santa Fest 2009. Although many activities will be ongoing throughout the di...Read More

See the 1856 restored plantation home decked out in Victorian holiday decoration, much as the Hailes might have decorated it in the 1800s. Live holiday music, costumed docents, hot cider, baked goodies. An annual treat! Sunday Dec 6th Noon to 4 PM, $1 per person Read Less

See the 1856 restored plantation home decked out in Victorian holiday decoration, much as the Hailes might have decorated it in the 1800s. Live holid...Read More

The Holiday festivities will be preceded this year by a special lecture at 2:00pm in the Grand Ballroom: An American Christmas: An Illustrated Lecture by Philip B. Kunhardt III. Best-selling author, American historian, and film producer Philip Kunhardt will present a richly illustrated lecture on the evolution of American Christmas in 19th and early 20th Century. Focusing on such influential figures as Washington Irving, Clement Clarke Moore, Thomas Nast, Phillips Brooks, Louisa May Alcott, and L. Frank Baum, as well as Christmases in the White House, Kunhardt will shed light on the origins of Christmas traditions. The presentation will be illustrated with images from the Meserve-Kunhardt Collection, and will include surprising and moving stories that will help put audiences into the Christmas spirit. Read Less

The Holiday festivities will be preceded this year by a special lecture at 2:00pm in the Grand Ballroom: An American Christmas: An Illustrated Lecture...Read More

UF Film and Media Studies Student Film Screening Tuesday, 7 p.m. Continuing its strong partnership with the film and media studies program at the University of Florida, the museum will screen student films showcasing the innovative work of the next generation of filmmakers. Read Less

UF Film and Media Studies Student Film Screening Tuesday, 7 p.m. Continuing its strong partnership with the film and media studies program at the Uni...Read More

6 - 9 p.m. Slip on your dancing shoes for an evening of swing dancing and old Hollywood glamour. The Florida Swing Dance Club will provide music and teach swing dance lessons throughout the evening. Pose for a classic 50s photo and take home a souvenir. This Museum Nights is made possible by the generous support of the University of Florida Honors Program. Museum Nights is held at the Harn Museum of Art on the second Thursday of every month. Read Less

6 - 9 p.m. Slip on your dancing shoes for an evening of swing dancing and old Hollywood glamour. The Florida Swing Dance Club will provide music and t...Read More

JAZZ AT THE MUSEUM CONTINUES…….. The Citrus County Historical Society announces the 2009-2010 schedule of jazz “theme” performances at the historic courthouse with Norman Bernard and the sounds of “Southern Exposure” with featured soloists. All concert performances are on Thursday evenings in the restored courthouse in downtown Inverness. Tickets can only be purchased at the Historic Courthouse. Call 341-6427 for information. Tickets are $25.00. Season tickets $80.00. All concerts start at 7:00 p.m. preceded by a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. 22nd October 2009 “JAZZ ON BOURBON STREET” 17th December 2009 “HOLLY JOLLY JAZZ CONCERT” 11th February 2010 “LOVE ME TENDER” 22nd April 2010 “JAM” Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration Tribute to America’s musical gift to the world, JAZZ For additional information contact the Museum at (352) 341-6436 Read Less

JAZZ AT THE MUSEUM CONTINUES…….. The Citrus County Historical Society announces the 2009-2010 schedule of jazz “theme” performances at the ...Read More

Experience a Gilded Age Christmas while taking an after-hours guided tour of Whitehall. During this beloved family tradition visitors discover the origins of American Christmas traditions like Santa Claus, tree decorations, and see Whitehall by the glow of the original 1902 light fixtures. Every visitor will receive a traditional Christmas cracker following the tour. A choral group will sing Christmas carols, while Holiday refreshments are served. The Museum Store will remain open for Holiday shopping. Read Less

Experience a Gilded Age Christmas while taking an after-hours guided tour of Whitehall. During this beloved family tradition visitors discover the ori...Read More

Learn about the history Bonnet House. 10am, $5 Read Less

Learn about the history Bonnet House. 10am, $5...Read More

Day Camps during Polk County School student holidays. Museum exploration, hands-on activities, outdoor play (weather permitting) for children 5-12. Half day (9am-1pm) and full day (9am-5pm) pricing available. Jan 4, 18 & 25, 2010 Read Less

Day Camps during Polk County School student holidays. Museum exploration, hands-on activities, outdoor play (weather permitting) for children 5-12. Ha...Read More

Violinist Frank Almond is the Charles and Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. At 17, he was one of the youngest prize winners in the history of the Nicolo Paganini Competition, and later was one of two American prize winners at the Eighth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, which was featured on PBS. His newest CD was recently named a “Best of 2007″ by the American Record Guide. Regularly featured on National Public Radio in 2009, the Flagler Museum Music Series brings acclaimed musicians to the finest chamber music venue in South Florida. Experience chamber music, as it was intended, in a gracious and intimate setting. The Flagler Museum offers audience members the rare opportunity to meet the musicians during a champagne and dessert reception following each concert. Read Less

Violinist Frank Almond is the Charles and Marie Caestecker Concertmaster Chair at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. At 17, he was one of the youngest ...Read More

Concerts under the stars on the beautiful Bonnet House Estate. Price includes Wine, Canapes, Coffee & Dessert. Thursday evenings 7-9pm. $30 per ticket Read Less

Concerts under the stars on the beautiful Bonnet House Estate. Price includes Wine, Canapes, Coffee & Dessert. Thursday evenings 7-9pm. $30 per ticket...Read More

Enjoy musical performances under the stars with wine, canapes, coffee and dessert. $30 per ticket. ww.bonnethouse.org. Jan. 21, Feb. 11, Mar. 4 and Mar. 25, 7-9pm Read Less

Enjoy musical performances under the stars with wine, canapes, coffee and dessert. $30 per ticket. ww.bonnethouse.org. Jan. 21, Feb. 11, Mar. 4 and M...Read More

Do you collect? The Florida Museum is looking for collectors interested in displaying their treasures during the 31st annual Collector’s Day on Jan. 23, 2010. Visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu or call (352) 273-2061 for information and to sign up. Registration deadline is Dec. 21. Read Less

Do you collect? The Florida Museum is looking for collectors interested in displaying their treasures during the 31st annual Collector’s Day on Jan....Read More

Throughout the nineteenth century American artist-explorers braved many hardships to reach and document some of the most remarkable terrain, flora, and fauna in the world. Their views of jungles, erupting volcanoes, ancient archeology, and exotic species from Central and South America and Florida stimulated interest in travel to the New World Tropics, and incited a passion for exotic species such as orchids and hummingbirds. This exhibition includes rare paintings, drawings, prints, and illustrated books created by intrepid artist-explorers such as Frederick Catherwood, George Catlin, Frederic Edwin Church, Martin Johnson Heade, George Inness, Louis Mignot, Thomas Moran, William Aiken Walker, and Laura Woodward. While some artist-explorers were motivated by a romantic desire for escape from civilization, many were true scientists, inspired to travel to the tropics by the recently published work of Alexander von Humboldt and Charles Darwin. The exhibition juxtaposes examples of romantic, soulful representations of tropical landscape by artists such as -moreMignot, Moran, Inness, and Woodward, with more scientifically motivated works by Catlin, Church, Heade, Catherwood, and Walker. This exhibition is curated by the Flagler Museum. Read Less

Throughout the nineteenth century American artist-explorers braved many hardships to reach and document some of the most remarkable terrain, flora, an...Read More