About Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art is an art museum on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville that collects and displays works from global traditions with an emphasis on teaching and research.
Galleries present holdings in Asian and African art, modern and contemporary art, Native American works and photography, arranged for both rotating exhibitions and permanent displays. The museum includes gallery spaces designed for academic use and public programming.
Established to serve the university and local community, the museum opened in the late 20th century and continues to expand its collection and educational programs in partnership with the university.
Located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida, the museum is accessible from campus pathways and is a short drive from downtown Gainesville.
- University-affiliated collections: Located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, the museum serves as a teaching museum and public art museum with collections in Asian, African, modern and contemporary art as well as photography.
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Best Time to Visit Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
The Harn Museum is on the University of Florida campus and is climate-controlled; timing a visit to coincide with campus events will enhance the experience.
Weather & Climate near Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1330 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 91 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 106 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 10° - 25° | 17° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 27° | 20° | 64 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 17° - 31° | 24° | 89 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 20° - 33° | 26° | 175 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 175 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 202 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 134 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 15° - 28° | 22° | 59 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 11° - 24° | 18° | 59 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 75 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
The museum sits on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. From downtown Gainesville it’s a 10-15 minute drive; campus bus routes also serve the museum (check UF transit maps). Street parking and campus lots are available-allow time for a short walk across campus.
Tips for Visiting Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
- Check the museum's calendar for temporary exhibitions and late-night events hosted by the University of Florida.
- The African art and Contemporary wings often include didactic labels that are refreshingly honest about provenance-read them slowly.
- Parking on campus can be limited; arrive early on weekdays.
