Upcoming Events

¡Por la Cultura! Join us for the annual celebration of Latinx’s rich contributions to culture, music, dance and art at the Harn.  Come learn and dance the salsa, bachata and merengue with the UF Gator Salsa Club. All experiences levels are invited to dance together and learn these introductory, Latin-inspired dances. Get creative with interactive art […]

From September 11th through 28th Opening night: The Border/ La Frontera September 11 / 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Q&A Session by David David, Colombian filmmaker at The Harn Museum of Art Latina Women’s League is excited to present its 21st Annual Film Festival. This year’s theme is “Enriching Cultures, Empowering Communities”. This theme recognizes […]

Please join us for the 41st York Distinguished Lecture Series event on September 3, 2025.  This year’s speakers, Matt Cohen, director of the UF Water Institute and a UF/IFAS professor of forest water resources and watershed systems; and Margaret Tolbert, Gainesville-based artist who specializes in paintings of our beautiful Florida springs. More about the lecture […]

The Harn galleries are open every Thursday evening until 9 pm, providing an opportunity to browse current exhibitions on a weekday evening. View our newest exhibitions The Harn at 35: Recent Photography Acquisitions and Ghanaian Fashion: The Designs of Kofi Ansah. Shop in the Harn Museum Store to pick up a keepsake of your visit. Generous support for […]

All ages are invited to join us for a museum-wide celebration of Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection. Through 39 works by nearly 30 artists, Silver Linings uplifts the legacy of artists of African descent spanning the 20th century through the contemporary moment, many of whom have been overlooked by mainstream art museums. Visitors can explore the […]

Spring is here! Join us for an evening celebrating community and creativity at the Harn. Learn about different art-making practices and find inspiration for your own works of art. Immerse yourself in the vibrant aesthetic atmosphere and support our creative neighbors.   At this special collaboration between the Harn Museum and the Greater Gainesville International Center […]

This series of guided meditations, led by instructors from the UF Mindfulness team, is inspired by art in the Harn collections and held at the museum. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge.  Forty minutes of guided meditation is followed by an art spotlight tour. Please register through the Eventbrite […]

Join us for a Wine Down and New Docent Training Recruitment Night. Wine Down begins at 6 pm with wine, beer, dessert, and a musical performance by indie rock musician Thomas Allain. Learn about the Harn’s New Docent Training Program through our information table, meet and greets with current docents, tours, and more!

With Lyneise Williams, Associate Professor, Emerita, Art History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  Working in Montevideo, Uruguay and in Paris, France, Pedro Figari (1861 – 1938) painted lively folk scenes of dancing and socializing that shape our perception of Blackness in Uruguay. They are also revealing of the maker himself and of how […]

Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour on the third Saturday of every month. Groups of 10 or more may schedule a tour three weeks in advance by contacting tours@harn.ufl.edu.