Drawing inspiration from the rich landscape of coastal Florida, the Museum is conceived as a series of earth terraces and walled gardens, lifted above the Indian River. Studios, café, and exhibition spaces are interwoven to create a sense of wonder and discovery—a place to explore and return to again and again. The building is deeply rooted in its setting: walls embedded with local sand and shells, warm colors, and light-filtering layers define a space that could only belong on Florida’s Treasure Coast.
The new Museum is designed to broaden the institution’s reach—deepening its commitment to art education, presenting its collection and new exhibitions, and hosting speakers and performances.
With “many front doors, ”VBMA invites the community to enter in multiple ways, engaging with its diverse programs and exhibitions. Its gardens, terraces, galleries, and courtyards create an immersive world of art—an open, welcoming public realm for Vero Beach.
