Museums & Galleries

Discover Fine Arts

An active appreciation of fine arts has been an integral part of our culture in Ocala/Marion County, Florida.

The Brick City Center for the Arts serves downtown Ocala as a gallery for local artists with exhibits changing monthly, and the Appleton Museum of Art showcases world-class collections of European, American, Asian, African, Islamic, Contemporary and pre-Columbian art and antiquities.

History & Historic Sites

Once called Ocali by Timicua Indians, Ocala/Marion County’s history dates back thousands of years.

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Performing Arts

Since 1950, the Ocala Civic Theatre has offered live, professional-quality musical and dramatic productions as it stands as the second largest community theater in Florida.

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Top 5 Natural Wonders for Canoers & Kayakers

As a destination with more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs, it is no wonder that Ocala/Marion County is the…

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Top 10 Most Instagrammable Spots in Ocala

Good lighting, the right angles, the perfect composition. Thanks to social media, it’s never been easier to embrace your inner…

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Explore Historic Downtown Ocala

Florida has enjoyed a major resurgence of quaint, walkable downtowns — and Ocala offers a shining example. Just three miles…

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Equestrian

With a beautiful, mild climate all year long and soil rich with limestone calcium for strong bones, Ocala/Marion County is home to more horses than anywhere else in the country.

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