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A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family Holiday Exhibition4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, Florida 34470
United States
12/21/24
A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family Holiday Exhibition
Appleton Museum of Art
4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, Florida 34470
Overview
One of Ocala’s most beloved holiday traditions is back, adorning the first floor of the museum in full holiday cheer. “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition” is the private collection of Dr. Paul and Joyce Urban and their daughters Katie, Kristie, Kassie and Karlie, who have lived in Ocala since 1989.
Joyce Urban’s love of Christmas began when she was a child in the city of Philadelphia. Every year she would go see the elaborate decorations at the department stores set up along the path she walked as she went to see Santa. This wonder of Christmas has stayed with her through the years. She began publicly displaying her collection in 1989 because she wanted to provide a place for children of all ages to come experience what she did as a child. Over the years her Christmas Tour has raised money for many local charities including Harvest International, Interfaith, Pilot Club, Women’s Pregnancy Center and the Counseling Resource Center where she worked as a counselor. In 2012, Joyce opened Urban Counseling where she continues her legacy of helping others.
The Urban Family is honored to loan a portion of their Christmas collection to the Appleton during the holiday season. Visitors can look forward to beautifully themed trees, the popular Dickens Village, an extensive nutcracker collection from around the world, and much more. The display is different every year!
Joyce Urban’s love of Christmas began when she was a child in the city of Philadelphia. Every year she would go see the elaborate decorations at the department stores set up along the path she walked as she went to see Santa. This wonder of Christmas has stayed with her through the years. She began publicly displaying her collection in 1989 because she wanted to provide a place for children of all ages to come experience what she did as a child. Over the years her Christmas Tour has raised money for many local charities including Harvest International, Interfaith, Pilot Club, Women’s Pregnancy Center and the Counseling Resource Center where she worked as a counselor. In 2012, Joyce opened Urban Counseling where she continues her legacy of helping others.
The Urban Family is honored to loan a portion of their Christmas collection to the Appleton during the holiday season. Visitors can look forward to beautifully themed trees, the popular Dickens Village, an extensive nutcracker collection from around the world, and much more. The display is different every year!
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday-Saturday
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
* We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
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4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
OCALA, Florida 34470
(352) 291-4455
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Appleton Museum of Art4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
OCALA, Florida 34470
United States