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Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

Name: Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Address: 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland, FL, 33801, US
Telephone: +18636887743
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Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art is a Smithsonian-Affiliate fine art museum located in Lakeland, FL.
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Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat | 10am to 4pm
Thursdays | 10am to 8pm
Sundays | 1 to 5pm

06/23/2026

Take advantage of our late hours on Thursday nights as we present our inaugural AGB Date Night on July 2!

Spend the evening exploring the galleries together and enjoy a special curator-led tour with Laura Putnam, Curator of Exhibitions, beginning promptly at 6:15 PM.

Thursday, July 2 | 6 – 8 pm
Free | Pre-Registration is required.
Register via this link: https://bit.ly/4oPktI4

06/22/2026

The AGB is more than a museum… it’s a living classroom. From hands-on internships and curatorial projects to class visits and leadership tours, we give students and community members real-world experience in the arts and museum field.

By engaging the next generation of art lovers and professionals, we’re fulfilling our mission to inspire, grow, and foster the Central Florida community.

06/16/2026

❗️Updated Museum Hours❗️

The AGB Museum of Art will be closed on Friday, June 19. We will re-open on Saturday, June 20 at 10 am.

06/12/2026

What happens when students gain hands-on experience in an art gallery?

Join us for Gallery Perspectives today and hear firsthand how Florida Southern students selected, interpreted, and connected with works from The AGB’s permanent collection, with the support of their professor and FSC Art History and Museum Studies Department Chair, Dr. Kristen Carter. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the stories, themes, and perspectives shaping this student-driven exhibition.

Friday, June 12 | 12 - 1 pm
Free | No registration required.

06/10/2026

Looking for Thursday night plans? We're open late!

Join us at AGB Thursdays every Thursday night until 8 PM for exclusive programming, after hours gallery access, and more. Tomorrow, join Executive Director Dr. Daryl Ward for a new edition for Drinks with the (Still New) Director and hear about upcoming programming at The AGB.

Thursday, June 11 | 6 – 8 pm
Free | Pre-Registration is required.
Register via the link below ⬇️
https://bit.ly/433umrz

06/07/2026

Discover your creativity with Adult Art Classes at the AGB Museum of Art, running from July 11 through August 15!

Acrylic Painting: Masters of Light and Composition
Thursdays, 10 am – 1 pm
$165 for Members | $215 for non-Members

Figure Drawing
Thursdays, 10 am – 1 pm
$185 for Members | $235 for non-Members

Register through this link: https://bit.ly/4ssmSJX

06/05/2026

Join Executive Director Dr. Daryl Ward for our next Drinks with the “Still New” Director Live as he shares exciting previews of upcoming exhibitions, programs, and community events planned for the 2026–2027 season!

Thursday, June 11 | 6 – 8 pm
Free | Pre-Registration is required.
Register via this link: https://bit.ly/433umrz

06/04/2026

Join us for Gallery Perspectives next week as we welcome guest curator Dr. Kristen Carter, Chair of the Art History and Museum Studies Department at Florida Southern College, for an in-depth discussion on our current exhibition, "Here & Now: FSC Student Perspectives on the Permanent Collection."

Friday, June 12 | 12 - 1 pm
Free | No registration required.

06/02/2026

Have you stopped by The AGB recently? Check out our new exhibitions now on view!

05/29/2026

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program this summer as a way to say thank you to the military families who serve our country.

Blue Star Museums is a nationwide initiative through the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in partnership with the Department of Defense, offering benefits to currently serving military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve.

While admission to The AGB is always free, military families can also enjoy 10% off purchases in The Shop at The AGB from May 16 through September 7 with a valid military ID.

Address

800 E Palmetto Street
Lakeland, FL
33801

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18636887743

Website

http://agbmuseum.org/

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