Harn Museum of Art

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The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville, Florida, is one of the southeast's largest university art museums with more than 6,200 works in its collection and an array of temporary exhibitions. The museum enhances the activities of the University and serves a culturally diverse audience through educational programming including films, lectures, interactive experiences and school and family offerings. The Harn expanded by more than 18,000 square feet in October 2005 with the opening of the Mary Ann Harn Cofrin Pavilion, which includes new educational and meeting areas and the Camellia Court Cafe, the first eatery for visitors of the UF Cultural Plaza. .

[edit] Mission Statement

"The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art promotes the power of the arts to inspire and educate people and enrich their lives. To this purpose the museum builds and maintains exemplary art collections and produces a wide variety of challenging, innovative exhibitions and stimulating educational programs. As an integral part of the University of Florida, the museum advances teaching and research and serves as a catalyst for creative engagement between the university and diverse local, state, national and international audiences."