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Summer 2026 at Rollins Museum of Art

May 14 - August 30, 2026

Explore exhibitions, tours, events, and more featured in the Summer of 2026 at Rollins Museum of Art. Enjoy a virtual view of our season brochure where you'll find events-at-a-glance and more. Museum admission and programs are free and open to the public.

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Members' Opening Reception

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Celebrate the opening of our Summer Exhibitions

5pm Happy Hour (Advocate level and above)
6pm Reception with cash bar (all members)

RSVP to rmamembership@rollins.edu by May 25


Exhibitions

Take advantage of free admission to view these exhibitions. View our exhibitions page for future and past exhibitions.

  • gallery at Rollins Museum of Art

    “I remember when...” Reflections from the RMA Staff

    May 14, 2026 – August 30, 2026

  • Artwork of outerspace with a garden below

    The Captivating Unknown: Charting Our Relationship with the Cosmos

    May 15 – August 30, 2026

  • 4 men swimming in a pool with an American flag beach ball floating in the middle of them

    Being Outdoors: Recreation in the American Imagination

    May 19, 2026-January 3, 2027

  • An art gallery with a pink sculpture an a purple sculpture made from shredded fabric hang from the ceiling

    Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize

    May 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026

  • 3 white buildings in front of a large building. The House that Freedoms built by La Vaughn Belle

    The House that Freedoms Built

    July 24, 2026 - January 3, 2027

  • artwork of two people laying on a yellow mat with shades of blue above them

    Art at The Alfond Inn

    Ongoing


Eventos en Español

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Arte y Café con la Curadora

Acompaña a la Dra. Gisela Carbonell, Curadora, para recorridos guiados en español. / Join Curator Dr. Gisela Carbonell for exhibition tours in Spanish.

9 de junio | June 9 | 6pm

Being Outdoors: Recreation in the American Imagination

21 de julio | July 21 | 6pm

The Captivating Unknown: Charting Our Relationship with the Cosmos

18 de agosto | August 18 | 6pm

Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize

Reserva tu espacio para asisitir a los recorridos de las exhibiciones/Reserve your spot to attend these exhibition tours

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Artist Talks, Tours, & Special Events

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Virtual Artist Panel Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize

Tuesday, June 23 | 6-7:30pm Register to attend
Join the six finalists of Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize for a moderated online discussion of their art practice and works on view.


Learn more about Pathways 2026 and the Finalists HERE

Register for this virtual event
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Museum Highlights Tours

Second and Last Saturdays | 1pm

May 30 | June 13 & 27 | July 11 & 25 | August 8 & 29

Visit Rollins Museum of Art on the second and last Saturday of each month for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from our current exhibitions. Tours and admission are free. Secure your spot - register now!

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Exhibition Tours

Enjoy public tours of current exhibitions throughout the season. Secure your spot - register now!

Thursday, June 11 | 6pm Being Outdoors: Recreation in the American Imagination

Tuesday, August 25 | 11am Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize (at UCF Art Gallery)

Thursday, August 27 | 6pm Pathways 2026: The Carlos Malamud Prize (at Rollins Museum of Art

Friday, August 28 | 11am The Captivating Unknown: Charting Our Relationship with the Cosmos

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Happy Hour Tours

June 3 and August 5 | 6pm

Join us in the lobby of the Alfond Inn for a 60-minute curator-led tour of selections from the Rollins Museum of Art's world-class collection of global contemporary art. Beverages are available for purchase before, during, and after the tour from the Hamilton’s Kitchen Bar and The Café.

Register to attend.

Registration opens two weeks prior to each event.

Learn more about Art at The Alfond Inn

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Outdoor Sculpture Tour

Enjoy the fresh Florida air as you explore seven outdoor sculptures from the Rollins Museum of Art collection. This 1.6-mile self-guided tour across the beautiful Rollins College campus begins at Rollins Museum Art's front steps and ends at The Alfond Inn.

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Tuesdays and Thursdays 'Til 7

Tuesdays and Thursdays Rollins Museum of Art is open until 7pm! Take advantage of Free Admission. Stop by after school and after work for a peaceful evening of arts engagement.

Plan Your Visit

Family Programs

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Family Studio

Ages 5-10 and Accompanying Adult

Join us for a memorable morning of art and exploration at the Rollins Museum of Art! Family Studio engages young children and their favorite adult in fun, interactive experiences inspired by current exhibitions at Rollins Museum of Art. Each program includes a gallery experience and art activity.

Admission is FREE with registration. Registration opens one month prior to each event.

June 13| 10–11:30am

July 11 | 10–11:30am

August 8 | 10–11:30am

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RMA @ Winter Park Library

Join Rollins Museum of Art educators at the Winter Park Library for these hands-on artmaking events. Register through the library

Tweens and Teens Workshops: June 13 and July 11 | 2pm

Maker Day: July 9 | 1-4pm

Register through the library
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Gallery Activity Guide

Explore your free Gallery Activity Guide designed for families to gain deeper engagement with works of art currently on view. Visit Rollins Museum of Art for your free copy, or download our digital version. Guides are available in both English and Spanish.

View a Virtual Guide