The museum houses one of the largest collections of Asian art in the Southeastern United States.
The 2012 expansion added the 26,000-square-foot Cofrin Asian Art Wing to accommodate the museum's growing collection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and South Asian art.
It is part of the University of Florida's Cultural Plaza, sharing the site with the Florida Museum of Natural History.
The museum's collection includes significant holdings of African art, particularly ceramics and textiles from the 19th and 20th centuries.
The building features a specialized climate-controlled gallery specifically for light-sensitive works like prints, drawings, and photographs.
The Harn Museum of Art, located on the University of Florida campus, features over 11,000 works spanning African, Asian, modern, and contemporary art. The museum encompasses a 163,900-square-foot facility, including the Cofrin Asian Art Wing and the Mary Ann Harn Hoover Gallery. Its permanent collection highlights include photography, ceramics, and large-scale installations. The museum also maintains the 0.5-acre Asian water garden, which serves as an outdoor sculptural space. It functions as a teaching museum, integrating academic research with rotating public exhibitions. Visitors can access various galleries that showcase rotating selections from its deep archive of global holdings. It serves as a cultural hub for the North Central Florida region.
The glass-enclosed lobby area featuring natural light and views of the surrounding garden landscape.
Check the museum's online calendar before visiting, as student-led exhibitions rotate frequently.
Utilize the designated visitor parking area immediately adjacent to the museum building.
Allow extra time to walk through the adjacent Asian water garden for a quieter experience.
Do not attempt to park in restricted university permit lots; use the designated museum guest lot.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Maintain a quiet volume; do not touch artwork; professional photography requires prior permission.
