Pensacola Museum of Art Property

407 South Jefferson Street., Pensacola, FL 32502

Included with our unified admission. To learn more about the current exhibits, programs and classes see the Pensacola Museum of Art. 

The University of West Florida Pensacola Museum of Art augments the academic and community missions of the University and the UWF Historic Trust Museums by promoting an open and inclusive space of discovery and dialogue rooted in art, ideas and culture. We aim to facilitate the preservation, understanding, and engagement of visual culture for audiences in the Northwest Florida region and beyond through our permanent collection, interpretive programs, a vital and dynamic exhibition schedule, academic research and education.

On Exhibit

Fiesta Pensacola 75th Anniversary Retrospective

February 2-April 7, 2024

First Floor

This exhibition includes costumes, dresses, and ephemera that provide a survey of the organization’s history and significance. Photographs, sketches, and related objects from decades dating back to the 1950’s accompany the costumes and dresses. The items on display give an overview of Fiesta Pensacola’s story and celebrate the founding and heritage of Pensacola, America’s First Settlement.

The primary focus for the exhibition, which is part of Fiesta’s 75th Anniversary celebration, is a survey of costumes and dresses that help to tell the history and significance of the organization. Supporting objects and art will include photographs, sketches, and related 3D objects.

The 70th Annual PMA Members Show

March 8- May 25, 2024

Second Floor

The PMA Members Show is an annual juried exhibition open to members of the Pensacola Museum of Art. Our founders introduced The Members Show during the art center’s first year in 1954 as a way to honor and celebrate the relationship between local artists and the institution. Seventy years later, artists remain a vital part of our museum community and this exhibition highlights their talent and creativity. The 2024 exhibition showcases close to ninety local and regional artists working in a diverse range of media.

Love Letters to Ursa Major: Work by Kelly Anne Mueller A Multimedia Meditation on Environmental Reciprocity

March 8 - May 25, 2024

Second Floor

Kelly Anne Mueller was awarded Best of Show in 2023 as part of our 69th annual PMA Members Show. Mueller has a solo exhibition upstairs while our 70th PMA Members Show is on view through May 25, 2024. She is also serving as the juror for this year’s Members Show.

Selections from the Permanent Collection

October 19 - March 31, 2024

Stairwell Gallery

The Pensacola Museum of Art stewards a growing collection of modern and contemporary art. This exhibit highlights work made during the late 19th century and early 20th century when globalization and industrialization prompted a period of immense artistic experimentation and production. On display are lithographs by Toulouse -Lautrec and Jules Chéret, as well as glassworks from the French studios of Gallé and Baccarat. The term Art Nouveau is commonly used to describe this style of work and these artists were known to share an appreciation of the natural world, a rejection of traditionalism, and a desire to unite the fine and applied arts. As a museum in the public trust, our collection is an important community resource for research, scholarship, and artistic inspiration. We continue to grow our holdings through generous gifts and strategic purchases that allow us to tell a more complete story of the history of art.