The Brown

06/02/2026

🎨 A glimpse into the paintings that sparked a passion for preserving Florida’s story…

The inspiration for what would become the world’s largest collection of Florida art began with just two watercolor paintings of the Old City Gates in St. Augustine. These beautifully detailed 19th century works became early favorites of collectors Cici and Hyatt Brown and helped shape a vision dedicated to preserving Florida’s landscapes, places, and history through art.

Today, the collection includes more than 600 views of St. Augustine spanning 150 years of the city’s history, including these featured works:

🖼 St. Augustine, City Gate (1839), by artist identified only as Chapin
🖼 Old City Gates, St. Augustine (ca. 1880), by T.A. Voegtlin

Want to uncover more stories hidden in Florida’s historic landscapes?

Join Zach Zacharias, Senior Curator of History, for Florida History Through Historical Florida Landscapes. Discover Florida’s evolution through remarkable paintings from the Collection and the stories they reveal about the people, places, and moments that shaped our state.

Florida History Through Historical Florida Landscapes
Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00 to 3:30 PM
📍 The Shores Community Center
3000 Bellemead Dr.
Daytona Beach Shores FL 32118
🎟 Free with registration (space is limited)
Register online: https://bit.ly/FLHistory_Landscapes
Or call the Shores Community Center: (386) 281-3000

💖Part of in partnership with City of Daytona Beach Shores

Join Zach Zacharias, Senior Curator of History from The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, Science & History at the Shores Community Center for a talk on Florida’s evolution viewed through historic landscape paintings from the collection.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Step back in time and explore Florida’s changing landscapes through art. 🌴🎨

Did you know one of the earliest known watercolor paintings of the iconic Ponce de Leon Hall (formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel) dates back to c. 1896? Painted by artist Louis Prosper Senat, this remarkable watercolor from The Brown’s collection captures what is now the centerpiece of Flagler College and one of Florida’s most celebrated historic landmarks.

Join Zach Zacharias, Senior Curator of History at The Brown, for Florida History Through Historical Florida Landscapes, a fascinating journey through Florida’s evolution as seen through historic landscape paintings from the collection of The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, Science & History.

✨ Part of Museum in Motion, this free community program brings art, science, and history beyond our walls while our campus transformation is underway.

Florida History Through Historical Florida Landscapes
📍 Daytona Beach Shores Community Center
Tuesday, June 16
2:00–3:30 PM
🎟 Free with registration (space is limited)

Register online: https://bit.ly/FLHistory_Landscapes 
Or call the Shores Community Center: (386) 281-3000

05/25/2026

🌙✨ The Blue Moon is almost here… don’t miss your chance to explore the skies before this rare celestial moment rises. 🔵

Join the Lohman Planetarium team at The Brown for Stellar Skies, a special afternoon of cosmic discovery as we journey through the stories, science, and seasonal wonders of the night sky in an immersive planetarium experience. 🌌🔭

Plus, weather permitting, head outside after the program for safe solar viewing through our solar telescopes and get an up-close look at the Sun. 🌞🕶

✨ Stellar Skies: In the Lohman Planetarium
Tuesday, May 26 | 2:00 PM
🎟 Free for Museum Members with registration
🎟 $10 per show for non-members
➡️ Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/StellarSkies_May26

📍 Lohman Planetarium at The Brown

05/23/2026

🔵🌙 A rare Blue Moon is on the horizon… are you ready to look up? ✨

Join the Lohman Planetarium team at The Brown for Stellar Skies, a special afternoon exploring the beauty, mystery, and science of the night sky just before the rare Blue Moon rises. From celestial stories to what you can spot overhead this season, this is your chance to connect with the cosmos in an immersive planetarium experience. 🌌🔭

Then, weather permitting, step outside with us for safe solar viewing through our solar telescopes and see the Sun up close. 🌞🕶

✨ Stellar Skies: In the Lohman Planetarium
Tuesday, May 26 | 2:00 PM
🎟 Free for Museum Members with registration
🎟 $10 per show for non-members
➡️ Register now: https://bit.ly/StellarSkies_May26

📍Lohman Planetarium at The Brown

05/19/2026

Join our Lohman Planetarium team at The Brown for Stellar Skies, an afternoon celebrating the wonders above. Timed just before the rare 🔵Blue Moon rises, this special program invites guests to explore the beauty, mystery, and science of the ✨🌙 night sky. After the program, join us outside for safe sun 🌞🕶 🔭viewing through our ! (Weather permitting)

Stellar Skies: In the Lohman Planetarium
Tuesday, May 26 | 2:00 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/StellarSkies_May26

Free for Museum members with registration.
$10.00 per show for non-members.🌝

05/19/2026

🏛️ What does the future of The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, Science & History look like?
Join CEO Tabitha Schmidt for an exclusive members-only evening exploring the Museum’s evolution from MOAS to The Brown. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the blueprints, bold ideas, and vision shaping the future campus, from immersive new spaces to striking architectural plans designed to inspire generations to come.
🎟 Free for members
⚠️ Advanced registration required. Seating is limited.
➡️ RSVP: https://bit.ly/MemberMeetUp_FuturePlans
ℹ️Questions? [email protected]

05/19/2026

☔ Dearly beloved… it’s time to dust off that Raspberry Beret, hop in that Little Red Corvette, and join us as the Lohman Planetarium goes purple 💜 on June 20 for an immersive laser journey through the iconic music and style of the artist formerly known as Prince. ✨

🕊 Get ready to go crazy, sing along to the hits, and maybe even party like it’s 1999 with dazzling full-dome visuals inspired by one of music’s greatest legends.

🗓Saturday, June 20 | Laser Rock Experience: Prince
🕖 7:00PM – Prince
🕗 8:00PM – Prince Encore

🎟 Free for Museum Members with registration
🎟 $10 per show for non-members
Lohman Planetarium at The Brown
➡️🔗https://bit.ly/LZRrock_Prince