University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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When one thinks of a college town, culture is not the first thing that may come to mind. Gainesville is unique in that it accommodates many museums featuring artwork from around the world. Many are even found on campus so stu- dents may access these centers easily. Opened in September of 1990, the Harns Museum has the largest visual arts display in all of Florida. It ' s collection of art contains paintings, sculptures, and drawings from countries spanning the globe including the Americas, Africa, and Europe. The Harns Museum has also hosted exhibitions featuring famous and talented artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens. Another well renowned museum lo- cated in Gainesville is the museum of Natural History. Within the next year it will be moved from its previous building to a new facility on Hull road. The more spacious location will allow room for larger pieces such as the dinosaur exhibit already constructed. Yet it is amusing to see the irony in a street named after a museum that will no longer be there. For a city as small as Gainesville, it has succeed in providing a cultural experience for those who wish to take advantage of it. With two new facilites located on campus it is conveniently close for stu- dents participating in class projects or those who simply long to expand their horizons. Laura Hill 52 Stuent Life These and other displays are part of the exhibits shown at the Harns Museum on Hull Road.