Vero Beach Museum of Art
Museum in the Garden: Envisioning the New VBMA
VERO BEACH, FL — Museum in the Garden: Envisioning the New VBMA
Opening January 9, 2026
Museum in the Garden: Envisioning the New VBMA traces the evolution of the design for the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s new home and transformed campus through the works and words of Allied Works and Unknown Studio Landscape Architecture & Urban Design.
On view in the Museum’s Stark Gallery, the exhibition will feature approximately 160 works, including hand-drawn concept sketches, architectural drawings, renderings, and models, inviting visitors to follow the creative process behind the project’s design—both inspired by and deeply rooted in Vero Beach.
A Vision for the New Museum
The Museum’s new 90,000-square-foot building will expand its capacity to welcome visitors from Vero Beach and beyond, supporting the growth of its collections, exhibitions, and educational offerings.
The design includes:
- A series of walled gardens, terraces, and courtyards
- Spaces that interweave art and nature
- Architecture that blurs the boundary between the Museum and Riverside Park
- Terraced landscaping that elevates the Museum within the park and enhances climate resiliency
Leadership Statements
“The design for the transformed campus represents VBMA’s role and influence as the Treasure Coast’s preeminent cultural convener,” says Brady Roberts, VBMA Executive Director.
“Museum in the Garden: Envisioning the New VBMA illuminates the iterative creative process behind the project—the most significant update in the institution’s history—and is a ‘must-see’ for lovers of art and architecture.”
“The new VBMA will be more than a museum—it will be a profound statement of place and an open invitation to all,” says Brad Cloepfil, Founding Principal of Allied Works.
“This exhibition invites viewers to immerse themselves in the images and ideas that shaped the design, while offering context about VBMA’s unique geographic setting, the challenges of building in this environment, and how the new design will create a resilient campus and unforgettable visitor experience where art and nature are fully entwined.”
Exhibition Information
Museum in the Garden: Envisioning the New VBMA is organized by the Vero Beach Museum of Art and Allied Works, with major support from Director’s Sponsor: Turner Construction Company.
The exhibition will remain on view through February 7, 2027.
About the Vero Beach Museum of Art
Located on a barrier island along Florida’s eastern shore, the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) provides an unparalleled setting to experience the visual arts through original exhibitions, expansive educational offerings, and dynamic public programming.
Founded in 1986 as an arts education center, VBMA has grown into a premier cultural destination on the Treasure Coast and one of the most visited art institutions of its scale in the nation. Its upcoming renovation and expansion—designed by Allied Works with Unknown Studio—builds on nearly 40 years of fostering connection, creativity, and cultural enrichment.
Address:
Vero Beach Museum of Art
3001 Riverside Park Drive
Vero Beach, Florida
For hours, directions, and admission, visit: vbmuseum.org
Media Contacts
Vero Beach Museum of Art
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