Most people visit Orlando to treat their family to the fun at Disney World, Universal Studios and the other theme parks. But Orlando offers a lot more than these well-known attractions, and a good way to make your vacation culturally richer is to take advantage of Orlandos excellent museums and cultural offerings. Here is a brief guide to some of them.
The Orlando Museum of Art
The Orlando Museum of Art is regarded as one of the finest art museums in Florida and in the South. It was founded in 1924 and presents national and international exhibitions and has its own permanent collection which includes American, Pre-Columbian and African art.
The museum offers education programs that are attended by 37,000 school children each year. If you want information about the current exhibits and programs call 407-896-4231
Mailtland Art Center
This center is as renowned for its architecture as for its exhibits. The architecture of the center, designed in 1930 by Andre Smith, features Aztec Mayan motif and concrete relief carvings. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The art center exhibits contemporary fine arts and...