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Special Current Exhibits

The Seminole and the Everglades

The Everglades is a region of tropical wetlands that occupies the southern portion of Florida. The Seminole nation emerged out of the groups of Native American's. Artists from the early 19th century on have found the visual characteristics of the people and the land compelling subjects for artwork.

Florida Weather

Florida is known for weather that changes with uncanny speed. Sun, rain, wind, clouds, storms, and fog all play a part in what the artists sees and wants to capture. Experience a myriad of Florida weather in just one day.

Volusia County

The Volusia County gallery contains paintings with the county as the subject. Volusia County has encouraged both well-known and less-known artists to portray the environments and people from the county from the last quarter of the 19th century and on.

"The Latest News from Florida": Wood Engravings from 19th Century Periodicals

Wood engravings from 19th century illustrated magazines and journals documenting events in the remote land of Florida.

Gone Fishin'

This exhibition emphasizes Florida's reputation for being one of the greatest sport fishing areas in the world. From locals with simple cane poles to celebrities on yachts decked out for challenging sailfish and tarpon.

Homespun: Folk Art and Americana from the Collection

Early American folk art from the 18th century through the 19th century as a testament to the efforts of everyday Americans to decorate and embellish their environment with whatever means available to them.

Synchronicity: Selections from Beaux Arts of Central Florida

Works in a wide variety of media from this longstanding central Florida contemporary artists’ organization which was founded in 1962 by the students of the late Lillian “Lu” Belmont of New York City.

William Schaaf: The Way of the Equine

A longstanding presence in the Central Florida art world, William “Bill” Schaaf is known for his powerful, evocative images of horses in his paintings and sculpture.

The Nature of It: Florida's Past and Present

An exhibit showcasing some of the Museum's Florida specimens alongside pieces on loan from other museums to illustrate the breadth of Florida flora and fauna past and present.

The Seminole and the Everglades

The Everglades is a region of tropical wetlands that occupies the southern portion of Florida. The Seminole nation emerged out of the groups of Native American's. Artists from the early 19th century on have found the visual characteristics of the people and the land compelling subjects for artwork.

Florida Weather

Florida is known for weather that changes with uncanny speed. Sun, rain, wind, clouds, storms, and fog all play a part in what the artists sees and wants to capture. Experience a myriad of Florida weather in just one day.

Volusia County

The Volusia County gallery contains paintings with the county as the subject. Volusia County has encouraged both well-known and less-known artists to portray the environments and people from the county from the last quarter of the 19th century and on.

"The Latest News from Florida": Wood Engravings from 19th Century Periodicals

Wood engravings from 19th century illustrated magazines and journals documenting events in the remote land of Florida.

Gone Fishin'

This exhibition emphasizes Florida's reputation for being one of the greatest sport fishing areas in the world. From locals with simple cane poles to celebrities on yachts decked out for challenging sailfish and tarpon.

Homespun: Folk Art and Americana from the Collection

Early American folk art from the 18th century through the 19th century as a testament to the efforts of everyday Americans to decorate and embellish their environment with whatever means available to them.

Synchronicity: Selections from Beaux Arts of Central Florida

Works in a wide variety of media from this longstanding central Florida contemporary artists’ organization which was founded in 1962 by the students of the late Lillian “Lu” Belmont of New York City.

William Schaaf: The Way of the Equine

A longstanding presence in the Central Florida art world, William “Bill” Schaaf is known for his powerful, evocative images of horses in his paintings and sculpture.

The Nature of It: Florida's Past and Present

An exhibit showcasing some of the Museum's Florida specimens alongside pieces on loan from other museums to illustrate the breadth of Florida flora and fauna past and present.

MOAS Blog

To Choose Our Destiny: The Lasting Legacy of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

As a species, we have an innate desire to explore. This urge to push into new frontiers is fueled by an everlasting curiosity that is a defining attribute of humankind. Throughout our history, there are countless of when this curiosity launched us into the unknown: through discovering uncharted territory... Read More

2019 Exhibit Sponsors

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.