Rollins Museum of Art

Museum Campus art museum with diverse university collections

On the Rollins College campus in Winter Park, the Rollins Museum of Art displays European and American works and hosts rotating exhibitions and educational programs.

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Rollins Museum of Art is the college art museum of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. It serves the college and the public as a teaching and exhibition museum.

The museum’s holdings cover a range of periods and cultures from ancient to contemporary, and exhibitions rotate to support classroom instruction and community programming. Galleries host changing exhibitions, student projects, and thematic displays drawn from the permanent collection.

The museum is part of the Rollins College campus and functions as an academic resource, providing loans, study access, and educational programming for students and visitors.

It is located on the Rollins College campus in Winter Park, immediately north of Orlando and within the Orlando metropolitan area.

  • Campus museum: Operated by Rollins College and used primarily as a teaching museum with rotating exhibitions that support academic programs.

What to See #

  • Permanent collection galleries: Galleries devoted to the museum's permanent holdings, which span multiple cultures and historical periods and are used for teaching and research.
  • Temporary exhibition galleries: Flexible gallery spaces for rotating exhibitions, contemporary projects, and student-curated shows that change throughout the year.
Rollins Museum of Art
1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
28.5922, -81.3462
Tue-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm, closed Mondays
Free admission (suggested donations accepted)

How to Get to Rollins Museum of Art #

The museum is on the Rollins College campus in Winter Park, about 20 minutes by car from downtown Orlando. From Orlando, take I-4 West to exit 87 (SR 426) and follow signage to College Avenue; parking lots are available on campus. Local options: SunRail stops at Winter Park (then a 10-15 minute taxi or rideshare), or Lynx bus routes 1 and 10 stop nearby.

Tips for Visiting Rollins Museum of Art #

  • Visit late afternoon on weekdays to avoid Rollins College class groups
  • Check the museum's website for rotating exhibition schedules and special lectures
  • Enter through the Cornell Fine Arts building off W al t e r? (Use the campus map; the museum's entrance faces College Avenue)
  • Allow time to wander the landscaped Knowles Memorial Chapel grounds nearby

Best Time to Visit Rollins Museum of Art #

Best during the academic year when exhibitions and lectures are most active; avoid peak holiday weekends.

Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Pleasant weather in central Florida and lower visitor numbers - good for combining museum time with strolls around Lake Virginia.
Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 60-85°F (16-29°C)
Mild temperatures and campus events; expect more local visitors during college breaks.
Fall (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 65-85°F (18-29°C)
Quiet galleries after the summer rush; outdoor sculpture and chapel views are especially sharp in clear autumn light.

Weather & Climate near Rollins Museum of Art #

Climate

Rollins Museum of Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1232 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 31°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (180 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
22° 33°

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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