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The Orlando Museum of Art will open free on August 20 for its monthly Access for All Day!
This month’s event gives visitors a full day of free programming from 10 am - 8 pm. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has announced its August Access for All event, opening its doors with free museum admission from 10 am to 8 pm. The monthly program, made possible through support from the Art Bridges Foundation, is part of OMA's ongoing effort to make art accessible to every visitor, regardless of cost. Guests are invited to spend the day in the galleries, take part in family-f

Alastair Mac
Aug 14


Check out what's happening at the History Center in August - Stories, Family Fun, and History After Dark
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

Alastair Mac
Jul 31


Orlando Museum of Art keeps the 250th Celebrations rolling with new USA 250 Exhibition
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

Alastair Mac
Jul 29


Orlando Museum of Art receives $50K Grant to Upgrade Core Systems
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

Alastair Mac
Jul 22


Orange County Regional History Center receives grant to preserve Wells’Built Museum collection
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

Alastair Mac
Jul 9


Orlando Museum of Art opens free to everyone on June 18 for its monthly Access for All Day
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

Alastair Mac
Jun 16


Orlando Museum of Art names Francisco Masó as winner of the 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
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

Alastair Mac
Jun 5


Orlando Museum of Art is offering Free Admission to all on Thursday, May 21
The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is hosting its latest Access for All event, offering free admission on May 21, from 10 am to 8 pm in partnership with the Art Bridges Foundation. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is opening its doors wide for its latest Access for All event on Thursday, May 21, offering free admission from 10 am to 8 pm. This event is a key part of OMA’s dedication to making art accessible to all. Thanks to generous support from the Art Bridges Foundation, Acces

Alastair Mac
May 19


Enjoy FREE ENTRY to several Central Florida Museums - Bank of America’s Museums On Us Weekend is back!
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. The great news is that the lates

Emma Walton
Apr 30


History After Dark: ’90s Night takes over the Orange County Regional History Center!
Visit the History Center this Friday, April 17, for a totally rad ’90s night! You won’t want to miss the fun at this special evening, geared toward grown-up fun. On Friday, April 17, from 5 - 9 pm, Orange County Regional History Center is hosting a totally rad ’90s night! You won’t want to miss the fun at this special evening, geared toward grown-up fun. Step back into the 1990s for a totally rad evening where history meets pop culture in Orange County’s historic courtroom. W

Alastair Mac
Apr 16


Art in Bloom returns to transform the Orlando Museum of Art into a full-on spring experience
Join the Council of 101 in celebrating Spring and the arts as they raise funds for the Orlando Museum of Art. Continuing in the Council of 101's 40-year tradition of presenting a springtime fundraiser, Art in Bloom returns to Orlando Museum of Art from Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12, 2026, offering visitors a museum-wide kaleidoscope of breathtaking floral arrangements inspired by works from the Orlando Museum of Art’s permanent collection and current exhibitions. Delig

Alastair Mac
Apr 7


Enjoy Free Access Day at Orange County Regional History Center especially if you're a Disney Fan!
On Sunday at the History Center you can enjoy hearing from artists who were part of Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida. Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando is giving you lots of good reasons to visit this weekend! On Saturday, March 7, the History Center's monthly offering History Alive will take you into Florida's Natural World. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day and guided tours at scheduled times. Then on Sunday, you can enjoy free admissio

Alastair Mac
Mar 6
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