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Orlando Museum of Art

A gallery can sometimes make or break one's appreciation of art. Fortunately, the works within the Orlando Museum of Art have a worthy home. Founded in 1924, the museum ranks as one of the South's best art museums, as judged by Newsweek magazine. And in 1997, the already spacious museum underwent a $7 million expansion.

Works in the museum's American, ancient American, and African collections include paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, photographs, artifacts, intricate beadwork, and pottery. Featured art works are by artists John Singer Sargent, Thomas Moran, George Inness, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ansel Adams, Suzanne McClelland, Robert Rauschenberg, Pat Steir, Morris Louis, John Chamberlain, and Dennis Oppenheim. Year-round traveling exhibits range from ancient art to local modern art, including some pieces available for purchase.

The Orlando Museum of Art positions itself as appealing and relevant through such events as hip musical mixers, wine tastings, antique shows, lectures, and workshops for adults and youth. Most notable are the annual Festival of Trees tradition, where decorated holiday trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses dazzle spectators; and the monthly "1st Thursdays" evenings, where guests party to live music, enjoy refreshments, and view themed local art.

Location
The Orlando Museum of Art is located at 2416 North Mills Avenue. Driving directions can be found at the Museum of Art Web site. Free parking is available in front of the museum. For a fee ($3.50 per car), you may park in the parking garage for the nearby Orlando Science Center.

Hours of operation
The museum is open Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed on Monday and major holidays. The Museum Shop shares the same hours, except it is open on Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All "1st Thursdays" events take place on the first Thursday of each month, 6–9 p.m.

Admission

Adults	$6
Senior citizens (ages 55+)	$5
Students with ID	$5
Group member (15 or more)	$5
Children (ages 4-11)	$3
Children (ages 3 and under)	Free
Museum members	Free

Admission for "1st Thursday" events is $5. Fees for other special events or exhibits vary.

Contact information

• Call (407) 896-4231.
• E-mail at info@omart.org.

Disabled access
The Orlando Museum of Art is accessible to disabled visitors, and wheelchairs are available at no charge. A hearing assistance program is available upon request.

Additional information

• Photography is not allowed in the museum.
• There is no food concession in the museum, but many restaurants are located nearby.
• Visit the Orlando Museum of Art Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.