Lectures and Tours
Lectures, Conversations, and Artist Talks
Rollins Museum of Art offers public lectures, artist talks, and conversations both in-person and virtually throughout the academic year. Guest speakers include Thomas P. Johnson Distinguished Visiting Scholars & Artists such as Antonio Martorell, Denise Bookwalter, and Nicole Cromartie, as well as Rollins College faculty, students, and special guests.
Artist Talk by Saúl Hernández-Vargas
March 3, 2026 | 6pm
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Gain insights into works on view by interdisciplinary artist Saúl Hernández-Vargas in his artist talk at Rollins Museum of Art. As a Thomas P. Johnson Distinguished Visiting Artist Saúl Hernández-Vargas addresses themes of displacement, heritage, and place through multiple media highlighting his works in the exhibition Souvenir.
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Student Artist Panel 1
April 21, 2026 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
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Join us during Rollins College’s Common Hour for a panel discussion with the graduating studio art majors featured in the Senior Student Exhibition (April 11, - May 10, 2026) at Rollins Museum of Art which features works in a variety of media that address topics of interest to the emerging artists.
Be sure to register for both Student Artist Panels April 21 & 23 to hear from all emerging artists.
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April 23, 2026 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Attend in-person or via livestream. Secure your spot-register now!
Join us during Rollins College’s Common Hour for a panel discussion with the graduating studio art majors featured in the Senior Student Exhibition (April 11, - May 10, 2026) at Rollins Museum of Art which features works in a variety of media that address topics of interest to the emerging artists.
Be sure to register for both Student Artist Panels April 21 & 23 to hear from all emerging artists.
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Vanessa Bell: The Life and Art of a Bloomsbury Radical with Author Wendy Hitchmough
Video Now Available!
Corresponding with the exhibition Portrait of a Movement: A New Approach to the Bloomsbury Group, Rollins Museum of Art welcomes Thomas P. Johnson Distinguished Visiting Scholar Dr. Wendy Hitchmough, emeritus senior lecturer at the University of Sussex and author of Vanessa Bell: The Life and Art of a Bloomsbury Radical (2025). Hitchmough presents new scholarship on works in the RMA collection by artists Vanessa Bell and Roger Fry, centering Bell as a key figure in the development of modernism.
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View Past Lectures, Conversations, and Artist Talks
Explore 50+ videos of past Artist Talks, Conversations & Lectures featuring artists' works, exhibitions, and scholarship presented by the Rollins Museum of Art.
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Museum Highlights Tours
Second and Last Saturdays | 1pm
January 31 | February 14 & 28 | March 14 & 28 | April 11 & 25 | May 9 & 30
Visit Rollins Museum of Art on the second and last Saturday of each month for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from our current exhibitions. Tours and admission are free. Secure your spot - register now!
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Exhibition Tours
Enjoy public tours of current exhibitions throughout the season. Secure your spot - register now!
Friday, February 20 | 11am Souvenir
Friday, March 13 | 11am Portrait of a Movement: A New Approach to the Bloomsbury Group
Friday, April 3 | 11am Art Encounters: Technology, Innovation, and Obsolescence
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Happy Hour Tours
February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6 | 6pm
Join us in the lobby of the Alfond Inn for a 60-minute curator-led tour of selections from the Rollins Museum of Art's world-class collection of global contemporary art. Beverages are available for purchase before, during, and after the tour from the Hamilton’s Kitchen Bar and The Café.
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Registration opens two weeks prior to each event.
Learn more about Art at The Alfond Inn
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Arte y Café con la Curadora
Acompaña a la curadora del Rollins Museum of Art, Dra. Gisela Carbonell, para visitas guiadas en español. Entrada libre de costo.
Learn More & RegisterAudio-Guided Tours
Rollins Museum of Art is now on Bloomberg Connects! Download the app to explore audio-guided tours inside and outside of RMA and The Alfond Inn created by scholars, museum professionals, and Rollins College students.
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Outdoor Sculpture Tour
Enjoy the fresh Florida air as you explore six outdoor sculptures from the Rollins Museum of Art collection. This 1.6-mile audio-guided tour across the beautiful Rollins College campus begins at Rollins Museum Art's front steps and ends at The Alfond Inn.
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Museum Highlights Tour
Learn more about select artworks from the current exhibition season.
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Art at the Alfond Inn Highlights Tour
Listen to an audio guided tour of select works on view at The Alfond Inn.
Schedule Group Tours, Field Trips, and Class Visits
Rollins Museum of Art is a great place to learn together. Explore these options to schedule your free tour.
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Self-Guided Group Tours
Registration Required
The galleries are available for self-guided tours by groups during all open hours of operation. To ensure you have the best possible experience, please schedule an appointment 1 week in advance.
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Field Trips & School Tours
Encourage visual literacy, critical thinking skills, and art appreciation in your students by scheduling your public, private, or homeschool visit to Rollins Museum of Art. All tours and admission are free.
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College Class Visits
Explore programs for college educators and students that amplify traditional classroom learning, provide context for different academic disciplines, and offer hands-on student engagement both inside and outside of the classroom. Open to college educators and students from any institution. Admission is free.
