Ocala, Ocala National Forest, Appleton Museum, World Equestrian Center and Kentu

Ocala, Ocala National Forest, Appleton Museum, World Equestrian Center and Kentucky Derby
Saturday May 3-
A snack stop in Deland’s Boston Coffee Shop is made on route to the Forest, then a drive through the Ocala National Forest on toute to the Appleton Museum in Ocala. Lunch in the mid afternoon at the Pink Pony in the World Equestrian Center (a sight to behold) followed by the Kentucky Derby in the area in the Horse Community that has bred Derby Winners on Jumbotrons.
The Appeton Museum in Ocala was built in 1984 of Italian Marble by the industrialist and horsebreeder Arthur l Appleton, the museum houses stunning art from around the world. His eclectic collection includes pre-Columbian and European antiquities, Oriental and African pieces, and Meissen porcelain, and is known for its known for it's strong core of mainstream 19-Century European art.

Florida Artists
Collecting and supporting Florida’s artists is important to the mission of the Appleton Museum of Art.
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Equine
The Appleton’s equine art collection spans over 3,000 years of history from around the world. As Ocala is heralded as the Horse Capital of the World, horses and equine art […]
View selections from the Equine Collection
European
Beloved by the public and museum founder Arthur I. Appleton, the European collection spans the 17th through 19th centuries and includes painting, sculpture and decorative arts from France, Italy, the […]
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Pre-Columbian
The museum’s outstanding collection of pre-Columbian objects from throughout Mexico, Central, and South America has attracted international attention from noted researchers. The collection includes artworks from cultures such as the […]
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Asian
One of the largest collections at the Appleton, the Asian art holdings include works from China, India, Japan, Tibet and Southeast Asia. Buddhist art is represented by Chinese, Japanese, Indian, […]
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African
Much of the African collection was from the collection of the late Dr. Victor David DuBois (1932-1983). DuBois spent his career working for the United States government in Africa and […]
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Modern and Contemporary
The Modern & Contemporary collection includes paintings, sculptures, photography and drawings from around the world and spans from the 1950s to the present day. Artists include Robert Gordy, Andy Warhol, […]
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Design and Art Deco
The Appleton’s unique Design and Art Deco collection has over 1,000 works providing an exceptional overview to early 20th century fine and decorative arts, architecture, design, fashion, jewelry and more […]
View selections from the Design and Art Deco Collection
Maritime
Arthur I. Appleton served in the United States Navy during World War II and collected paintings and model ships featuring historic sailing ships. The works span the 19th and 20th […]
View selections from the Maritime Collection
Lunch at the Pink Pony not included in the price.
Starting after 5pm, watch the 151th Kentucky Derby at this FREE viewing in the Grand Outdoor Arena. Catch the action on the Jumbotrons at World Equestrian Center while you’re dressed in your finest derby attire! Shop equestrian retailers or dine at one of seven on-site restaurants in honor of the race, or enjoy special offerings from the pop-up food court. Sip classic derby-day cocktails at the on-site cash bars.
Members $75 Guests $80
Leave Suntree Red Ginger @ 8am returning around 9:30pm

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