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.
Rollins Museum of Art at a Glance#
Address: 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
Website: https://www.rollins.edu/museum/
Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm, closed Mondays
Admission: Free admission (suggested donations accepted)
About Rollins Museum of Art#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Rollins Museum of Art#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 10° - 23° | 16° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 13° - 26° | 19° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 15° - 28° | 21° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 18° - 31° | 25° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 172 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 22° - 33° | 28° | 180 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 33° | 28° | 179 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 32° | 27° | 159 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 18° - 29° | 24° | 73 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 49 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
