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Foosaner Art Museum

The Foosaner Art Museum, formerly the Brevard Art Museum, was located along the Indian River in the Eau Gallie Arts District, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. This is one of the sights of Melbourne. 1978 is when its story starts.

Photo: Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Melbourne
25 places to stay
Open since
1978
In brief

A museum inside Melbourne

You can stay in Melbourne

Foosaner Art Museum is inside Melbourne, which has 25 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. 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 71–83°. When to go ↓

An airport 2 miles away

Melbourne Orlando (MLB) has airline service, about 2 miles from Foosaner Art Museum.

Established in 1978

Foosaner Art Museum dates from 1978. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

The weather by month

Plan a visit to Foosaner Art Museum around the weather below.

Jan71° / 53°
Feb73° / 56°
Mar76° / 60°
Apr80° / 65°
May84° / 70°
Jun88° / 74°
Jul89° / 75°
Aug89° / 76°
Sep88° / 75°
Oct83° / 71°
Nov77° / 63°
Dec73° / 57°
Typical highs and lows in Melbourne. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Melbourne. Melbourne’s full climate →
About

Foosaner Art Museum

The Foosaner Art Museum, formerly the Brevard Art Museum, was located along the Indian River in the Eau Gallie Arts District, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. Since opening in 1978 the Foosaner Art Museum amassed over 5,000 objects, spanning 20 centuries. These items formed the museum's Permanent Collection, reflecting not only the museum's interests and specialties, but also the lives of the people who lived in the community.

Type
Museum
Established
1978
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Hotels and campgrounds near Foosaner Art Museum

For a bed close by, look to Melbourne (25) and Cocoa Beach (39).

Foosaner Art MuseumMelbourne25Cocoa Beach39West Melbourne13Indialantic8June Park6Indian Harbour Beach4Palm Bay10Merritt Island1010 mi
Foosaner Art Museum12Places to stay in town
In town

Melbourne

25 places to stay · 17 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks

You’re already here.

87,097 people

20 min drive

Cocoa Beach

39 places to stay · 32 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins

11,314 people · 25% vacation homes

14 mi north of Foosaner Art Museum

10 min drive

West Melbourne

13 places to stay · 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins

31,285 people

6 mi south of Foosaner Art Museum

5 min drive

Indialantic

8 places to stay · 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins

3,096 people

5 mi southeast of Foosaner Art Museum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Foosaner Art MuseumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Melbournein town—25 17 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks87,097$306K—
Cocoa Beach 25% vacation homes14 mi north20 min39 32 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins11,314$503K—
West Melbourne6 mi south10 min13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins31,285$377KB−
Indialantic5 mi southeast5 min8 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins3,096$604K—
June Park6 mi southwest10 min6 4 hotels · 2 motels4,255$411K—
Indian Harbour Beach3 mi northeast5 min4 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins8,914$440KB+
Palm Bay12 mi south20 min10 9 hotels · 1 RV park148,092$283KC+
Merritt Island13 mi north20 min10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins34,992$403K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

MLBMelbourne Orlando2 mi
VRBVero Beach Regional35 mi
MCOOrlando · major hub46 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Foosaner Art Museum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Nearby, too

A wider trip can take in these, within 59 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Windover Archaeological Site: ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Planning a visit to Foosaner Art Museum

Is Foosaner Art Museum in Melbourne?

Yes. It’s inside Melbourne, FL.

When is the best time to visit Foosaner Art Museum?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 71–83°.

How far is Foosaner Art Museum from Orlando?

About 48 miles northwest of Orlando, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Foosaner Art Museum?

Melbourne Orlando (MLB), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is Orlando (MCO), about 46 miles.

Where should I stay near Foosaner Art Museum?

Melbourne (in town, 25 places to stay), Cocoa Beach (14 mi, 39 places to stay) and West Melbourne (6 mi, 13 places to stay).

From locals

From people who live in Melbourne

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.