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 a 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

Long After Dark: Stories within the Collection

December 19 - March 8, 2026

First Floor

Curated for this exhibition are pieces that form a visual chronicle of place, history, culture, and community. Many of the artworks unveil narratives about the local region as well as the featured artists. At certain intersections, the viewer will discover familiar landscapes and architecture – including swamps, rivers, deltas, fields, plantations, and farmhouses. Revealed at these crossroads are whispers of secrets, haunting folklore, and mythology unique to the Gulf Coast. Digging deeper, one might uncover fables and hints of Southern Gothic influences. This exhibition showcases only a small selection of the more than 700 artworks currently housed within the PMA’s permanent collection, but it highlights important, hidden stories found within artworks rarely seen… and some on view for the first time.

Coming Soon!

The Poetics of Painting

March 6 - August 14, 2026 

Second Floor

This exhibition celebrates the life and work of John Markowitz. Markowitz was a dedicated artist that explored the traditional process of pigmented media on a two-dimensional surface. Many of his pieces utilize historical motifs of landscape and still life, but Markowitz’s ultimate subject is the transformational potential of oil paint and the contemplation of time, perception, and memory. His paintings, drawings, and sketchbooks from the last five decades form the primary focus of this exhibition.

Featured in adjoining galleries are more than fifty works of art created by Markowitz’s mentors and students. In recognition of Markowitz’s service as Chair of the PMA’s Collection Committee, additional paintings, drawings, photographs, and prints that he helped the museum acquire and steward for the community are featured in an adjacent gallery.

Connecting Congregations and Communities: 150 Years of Temple Beth El

March 12 - March 29, 2026 

First Floor

Pensacola holds the distinction of being home to Florida’s earliest Jewish community, dating back to the 1760s. For generations, Jewish life has been woven into the city’s cultural fabric. In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Temple Beth-El invites visitors to explore Connecting Congregations and Communities, a special exhibition at the Pensacola Museum of Art, featuring curated artwork from the Temple’s collection alongside historic artifacts from the UWF Historic Trust. Together, these pieces offer an intimate look at a faith community that has helped shape Pensacola’s identity over centuries.

Programs & Events

• Friday, March 6, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Poetics of Painting Opening Reception

• Saturday,  March 7, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Oklahoma! Opera Talk with the Pensacola Opera

• Thursday, March 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Connecting Congregations and Communities: 150 Years of Temple Beth El Opening Reception