Venues

A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center

1013 NW Seventh Ave., Gainesville 32601

Amenities: The A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center is housed in the former Jones family home in Gainesville. The center serves as a tribute to one of the most influential educators in the history of Alachua County.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Concerts & Plays, Museum/Exhibits/Gallery

Bo Diddley Plaza

111 E. University Avenue, Gainesville 32601

The beautiful Bo Diddley Community Plaza is located at 111 E. University Avenue on the corner of SE 1st Street and East University Avenue in the heart of Historic Downtown Gainesville. The plaza is available to rent for concerts, festivals, church gatherings and more throughout the year.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Group Fitness & Dance, Concerts & Plays

Clarence R. Kelly Community Center

1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville 32641

Funded by the Wild Spaces & Public Places half-cent sales tax, the Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park project is the culmination of a collaborative effort between the City of Gainesville and advocates for the Duval community.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Group Fitness & Dance

Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center

5701 N.W. 34th Blvd, Gainesville 32653

The Senior Center allows seniors in our area to partake in health education, preventative screenings, physical fitness activities, arts and cultural activities, nutritional services, social and volunteer opportunities and so much more.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Group Fitness & Dance, Conferences

The Historic Thomas Center

302 NE Sixth Ave., Gainesville 32601

hat was once a private residence and hotel is now a cultural events center for the community and surrounding areas of Gainesville, Florida. This Mediterranean Revival-style building is the settling for contemporary art exhibitions multiple restored period rooms and numerous historical exhibits.

Suitable for: , Wedding Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Concerts & Plays, Museum/Exhibits/Gallery

Wilhelmina Johnson Cultural Center

321 NW 10th St, Gainesville 32601

The Wilhelmina Johnson Cultural Center was built in the early 1900’s and has served as a fire house, a recreation center and a community resource center. The facility has been home to the Gainesville Cultural Arts Coalition since 1986 and manages the facility in partnership with the City of Gainesville.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Group Fitness & Dance, Concerts & Plays, Museum/Exhibits/Gallery

Temporary Closure : The Wilhelmina Johnson Center will be undergoing an extensive renovation which will also include site improvements. This building and the adjacent Sharmie Park and parking lot will be closed to the public beginning March 23, 2026. The project is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2027.