Pensacola Museum of Art Property
407 South Jefferson Street., Pensacola, FL 32502
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon - 4:00 p.m. |
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.
Gregory B. Saunders Drawing In Three Dimensions
September 26 - February 22, 2026
Front Stairwell to the Second Floor
Gregory B. Saunders' current exhibit explores the use of light, space, form, and shadow through mixed-media assemblages. He incorporates found objects such as coal, hurricane debris, and fossils alongside narratives, poems, self-made tools, and sketches.
About his sculptural work, Saunders says, “while my two-dimensional work treats drawing as mass, my three-dimensional pieces treat sculpture as line. These three-dimensional 'drawings' give me an opportunity to explore an abstract response to concepts outside the representational realm.”
72nd Annual Youth Arts Focus
January 23 - February 22, 2026
Second Floor
The Pensacola Museum of Art, in partnership with the PMA Guild and Escambia County Public Schools, is proud to present the 72nd Annual Youth Art Focus exhibition, showcasing artwork from across the Escambia County School District. The exhibition serves as a celebration of the strong artistic achievements of K-12 students and their teachers.
Since our first year in 1954, Youth Art Focus (YAF) has created an opportunity to expose students to the fine art world in a professional museum environment while providing a platform for our community to engage with and appreciate Escambia County’s art education programs. Escambia County Schools can tour the museum for free as a part of this partnership, welcoming over 2,000 visitors through our doors while this exhibition is on view.
YAF Events and programs:
Saturday, February 7, 11:00 – 3:00 p.m.
5th Annual Youth Arts Day Event – Free & Open to the Public!
Celebrate the arts at the PMA! This FREE community event gives kids the opportunity to sample the visual and performing arts with various activities and youth-focused entertainment throughout the afternoon. Some of our favorite local arts organizations will be on site featuring short performances, including the Children’s Chorus Ambassadors, Pensacola Opera, and young musicians from the Pensacola Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform.
Visitors can also enjoy hands-on art activities and a scavenger hunt, as well as our 72nd annual Youth Art Focus exhibition on view throughout the 2nd floor of the museum. This exhibition highlights artwork created by K-12 students and art educators from the Escambia County Public Schools.
Schedule:
12:00 – 12:30 PM: Pensacola Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO)
- Hannah Dutson, Viola and Mr. Daniel Blomdahl, Piano
- Laurana Brown, Trumpet and Lorelei Brown, Flute
- Sarah Choi, Violin and Hannah Choi, Violin
- Ian Cameron and Daniel Seal, Cello, Amanda Cameron, Piano
12:35 – 12:55 PM: Children’s Chorus Ambassadors Performance
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Pensacola Opera presents “Cinderella”
2:05 – 2:35 PM: Pensacola Symphony Youth Orchestra
- Micaiah Richter, Cello and Jodie Richter, Piano
- Logan Shaio, Violin
- Laurana Brown, Trumpet and Lorelei Brown, Flute
- Maren Hobbs, Bassoon and accompanist
2:40 – 3:00 PM: Children’s Chorus Ambassadors Performance
Thursday, February 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
YAF Awards Reception for Middle/High School students and Educators
Programs & Events
Thursday, January 29
6:00 p.m.
Richard McCabe Artist Talk: Straight into Darkness: Southern Gothic Photography
Richard McCabe is a curator, photographer and writer based in New Orleans. He was born in England and grew up in the American South. Since 2010, he has been the Curator of Photography at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Richard McCabe’s photographs have been included in gallery and museum exhibitions throughout the United States. McCabe will be giving a talk on the subject of Southern Gothic Photography, which will be free and open to the public.