Constans Theater , sponsored by the University of Florida Theater Department, has student productions when school is in session. Gainesville Community Theater offers a series of plays, comedies, and musicals performed by local artists. University of Florida Music Department offers concerts by the orchestra, band, choral groups and guest soloists throughout the year. Florida Museum of Natural History , the largest natural history museum in the Southeast, offers more than a million artifacts, plus a walk through a Florida limestone cave and special national exhibits during the year. The Hippodrome State Theater , one of four official state theaters.
Programs span contemporary, classic, and international professional performances.
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art is the largest art museum between Atlanta and Sarasota with exhibit space of 62,000 square feet. Displays offer a wide variety of art experiences ranging from modern art and sculpture to the old masters. Meeting facilities accommodate up to 800. The accommodation rates in Alachua County are among the lowest in the State of Florida. Alachua County communities come alive throughout the year with a dazzling calendar of annual festivals and special events.