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Gotta Go Orlando is your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, activities, and things to do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. We feature the latest updates from the theme parks, and attractions, together with the latest must-do festivals, local events, and community fun. We also keep you updated with the latest entertainment news, including big-name tours, stand-up comedy, theater shows, and more. We also include the latest food and drink news, together with the best nightlife in the city.


Orlando Museum of Art opens free to everyone on Thursday, July 16 for its monthly Access for All day
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

Alastair Mac
4 days ago


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 has acquired two fan-favorite artworks for its permanent collection
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

Alastair Mac
Jun 15


Orlando Museum of Art gets a record-breaking $575K boost – The biggest ever from Council of 101
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

Alastair Mac
Jun 10


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


Orlando Museum of Art features a captivating lineup for the 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
Twelve artists, including two collaborative duos, will be featured in the museum’s annual Florida Prize exhibition honoring artists across the state. Ema Ri, Photo by Jayme Kaye Gershen. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) features an impressive artist lineup for the 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art , on view May 30 through August 23. Now in its 12th edition, this annual exhibition brings together some of the most compelling artists working across Florida and offers a sna

Alastair Mac
Apr 14


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


Orlando Museum of Art achieves reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums
With only 3% of U.S. museums holding AAM accreditation, this recognition demonstrates OMA’s leadership in community impact, operational standards and diverse programming. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is proud to announce that it has received reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a prestigious distinction held by fewer than 3% of the nation’s 33,000+ museums. This reaccreditation marks a significant achievement for OMA, underscoring its commitment

Alastair Mac
Apr 3


Dennis Scholl: A Day of Four Sunsets Exhibition now open at Orlando Museum of Art
The new exhibition will explore collective memory, space and time through NASA artifacts and assemblages, debuting as Florida enters a new era of lunar exploration ahead of NASA’s Artemis II mission. Photo: OMA A brand new exhibiton is now open at Orlando Museum of Art (OMA), with Dennis Scholl: A Day of Four Sunsets , on view until June 14. This captivating exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in a new body of work by Miami-based artist Dennis Scholl, exploring

Alastair Mac
Mar 23


Bank of America’s Museums On Us Weekend is back with Free Entry to Several Central Florida Museums
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 latest free entry days take

Alastair Mac
Mar 6


Orlando Museum of Art opens doors wide with FREE ADMISSION on Thursday, February 19
Museum goers can look forward to La CinOMAthèque, a collaboration between OMA and the Enzian, offering free art film screenings to the community. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) today announces its upcoming Access for All event on Thursday, February 19, offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This event is a key part of OMA’s dedication to making art accessible to all. With generous support from the Art Bridges Foundation, Access for All opens the museum’s doors to th

Alastair Mac
Feb 18


Access for All returns to Orlando Museum of Art on January 15 with free admission all day to experience everything the museum offers
From exploring exhibitions to participating in gallery programs and creative activities, Access for All invites the Orlando community to connect through art in an open, welcoming environment. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has announced its upcoming Access for All event on Thursday, January 15, 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 the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation

Alastair Mac
Jan 12


The Orlando Museum of Art has appointed Katherine Page as its new Associate Curator
Katherine Page joins OMA with over 10 years of experience and a distinguished background in modern and contemporary art and exhibition development. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) today announces the appointment of Katherine Page as its new Associate Curator. A leading voice in modern and contemporary art, Page brings more than a decade of curatorial expertise, interdisciplinary research and exhibition innovation to the museum’s growing curatorial department. Page joins OMA

Alastair Mac
Dec 16, 2025


Opening Reception Tickets on sale for Orlando Museum of Art’s David LaChapelle: As the World Turns
The most expansive U.S. retrospective of LaChapelle’s career will launch with an exclusive, glamorous opening-night celebration, inviting guests to a first look at the artist’s vivid, visionary world. David LaChapelle - The House At The End Of The World, Los Angeles, 2005 The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has announced that tickets are now on sale for the opening reception of David LaChapelle: As the World Turns, the most expansive U.S. retrospective ever mounted of the intern

Alastair Mac
Dec 12, 2025
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