Appleton Museum of Art
The Appleton Museum of Art is an art museum in Ocala, Florida, United States. 1987 is when its story starts. Weather is mildest over January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with 70–84°F highs.
A museum inside Ocala
You can stay in Ocala
Appleton Museum of Art is inside Ocala, which has 75 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 82 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1987
Appleton Museum of Art dates from 1987. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Appleton Museum of Art
The Appleton Museum of Art is an art museum in Ocala, Florida, United States. It is affiliated with and governed by the College of Central Florida and has been since 2004.
The Appleton Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of more than 24,000 works including art and artifacts representative of European, American, Asian, African, Contemporary and pre-Columbian styles. It also displays special exhibits on a temporary basis throughout the year. The museum collects works specifically from Florida artists and showcases history and progression of Central Florida culture.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1987
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
A base for Appleton Museum of Art
For a bed close by, look to Ocala (75) and Silver Springs (14).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Appleton Museum of Art | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | in town | — | 75 38 hotels · 21 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 71,753 | $241K | D |
| Silver Springs | 2 mi northeast | 5 min | 14 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 2,712 | $31K | — |
| Belleview | 10 mi south | 15 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 6,512 | $210K | C− |
| Lady Lake | 22 mi southeast | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 RV parks | 17,496 | $227K | — |
| Marion Oaks | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 23,972 | $258K | — |
| Lake Kerr 38% vacation homes | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 7 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,697 | $110K | — |
| McIntosh | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 551 | $275K | — |
| Wildwood | 28 mi south | 40 min | 14 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 RV parks | 19,436 | $452K | — |
Getting there
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Visiting Appleton Museum of Art: the answers
Is Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala?
Yes. It’s inside Ocala, FL.
When is the best time to visit Appleton Museum of Art?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 70–84°.
How far is Appleton Museum of Art from Orlando and Jacksonville?
About 68 miles southeast of Orlando and about 82 miles north of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Appleton Museum of Art?
Gainesville Regional (GNV), about 35 miles away. The nearest big hub is Orlando Sanford (SFB), about 59 miles.
Where should I stay near Appleton Museum of Art?
Ocala (in town, 75 places to stay), Silver Springs (2 mi, 14 places to stay) and Belleview (10 mi, 8 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Ocala
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