The Orange County Regional History Center has lots of events in August, including History Alive, Lunch & Learn, Sensory Sunday and Swamp Legends After Dark. The Orange County Regional History Center invites visitors to explore Florida traditions, early Orlando, enchanted tales, and mysterious creatures during a full lineup of August programs. Events include hands-on family activities, a Lunch & Learn featuring bird’s-eye-view maps of 19th-century Orlando, a sensory-friendly a

Now on view through October 4, USA 250 turns the nation's 250th anniversary into a summer-long road trip across more than a century of American art – drawn entirely from the museum's permanent collection. The fireworks may be over, but the celebration is just getting started. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) invites visitors to keep marking America's Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence – with USA 250: 250 Years on t

Grant from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation will support technology upgrades that enhance operational efficiency to better serve museum-goers. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has received a $50,000 grant from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Winter Park, Florida, to fund a comprehensive upgrade of its core systems. The investment will modernize the behind-the-scenes technology that helps OMA welcome every visitor, improving day-to-d

An ongoing partnership with the Art Bridges Foundation enables free access to the museum each month. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) announces its July Access for All event, opening its doors with free museum admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Presented with support from the Art Bridges Foundation, the program is the cornerstone of OMA's effort to remove cost as a barrier to experiencing art. The event offers visitors a chance to explore the galleries, connect with original wor

Haddock Family Foundation funding will help safeguard irreplaceable African American history. The Historical Society of Central Florida, the nonprofit organization that supports the Orange County Regional History Center, has received a $55,000 grant from The Edward E. Haddock, Jr. Family Foundation to support a partnership with Orlando’s Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture focused on preserving and documenting the Wells’Built’s historical collections. T

Bank of America’s Museums On Us Weekend is back offering Bank of America cardholders free admission on July 4 - 5 to museums across the county, including many throughout Central Florida. During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US including here in Orlando, and throughout Florida. Sounds Good? The grea

There's a full day of programming for families: hands-on activities related to the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, a gallery talk, sketching in the galleries, and a docent-led highlights tour. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) today announces its upcoming Access for All event on Thursday, June 18, offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Access for All reflects OMA’s ongoing commitment to making art accessible to everyone. Made possible through generous support from th

Works by David LaChapelle and Florida Prize artist Kandy G Lopez will join the museum’s permanent collection on this month’s Access for All day. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) will debut two notable additions to its permanent collection in time for the museum’s next Access for All day on June 18. Renowned photographer David LaChapelle has gifted the museum his piece entitled Annunciation, Hawaii (2019), and OMA has purchased Kandy G Lopez’s Hispaniola II – Mia (2024). Lopez

Downtown Arts District kicks-off year‑long celebration featuring new exhibitions, live entertainment and a limited‑edition wine collaboration with Assemblage Wine and Artist Boy Kong. The Downtown Arts District has announced the opening of CityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years, a landmark exhibition honoring two decades of artistic innovation, community impact and cultural leadership in Downtown Orlando. This exciting new exhibition debuts on Thursday, June 18, 2026 fr

The support from Council of 101, the museum’s longtime volunteer fundraising organization. was fueled by the highly successful Festival of Trees and Art in Bloom events. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has received a record-breaking $575,000 gift from the Council of 101, the museum’s dedicated volunteer fundraising organization. This gift represents the Council’s largest annual contribution in its history and underscores the continued impact of its signature events, Festival

Know Your Place offers firsthand accounts of segregation-era in Central Florida. The Orange County Regional History Center will screen the award-winning documentary “Know Your Place” on a continuous loop throughout Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, following Heart of Florida United Way’s donation of the film to the History Center and the Historical Society of Central Florida. Admission to the History Center will be free that day, courtesy of Orange County Government. “Know Your Pl

Check out the awesome events at the History Center during the months of June and July. The Orange County Regional History Center invites visitors to explore a June and July filled with engaging programs for all ages, from Juneteenth celebrations, history talks, and family-friendly museum experiences to the museums Adventures in History Summer Camp for ages 6–11, with select sessions still available through Aug. 7. Learn more and register at TheHistoryCenter.org/Camps. History

The annual Florida Prize exhibition is now on view at OMA through August 23 and features 12 Florida-based artists and collaborative duos. Photography by Zaire Aranguren, Rheo Creative The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) recently announced Francisco Masó as the recipient of the 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, an esteemed $20,000 award recognizing the bold vision, originality and creative excellence of artists living and working in Florida. This year’s prize winner was sele

Bank of America offers cardholders free general admission during the first full weekend of every month to museums across the county, including many throughout Central Florida. During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US including here in Orlando, and throughout Florida. Sounds Good? The great news is t

Visitors to Orlando Science Center can look forward to planetarium shows, giant screen films, laser light shows and more! The all-new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities is now open at Orlando Science Center, unveiling a completely transformed immersive theater experience with stunning 8K laser projection, 30,000 watts of surround sound, a seamless NanoSeam screen, expanded seating and upgraded amenities to thrill, amaze and delight audiences. For nearly three decades, this domed