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Orlando Museums
(Orlando, Florida - FL, USA)



Don't be fooled into thinking that Orlando, Florida only has theme parks and glitzy attractions to offer. In the heart of Orlando and in its immediate surrounding areas there are a wealth of museums and attractions dedicated to those whose interests lean more towards the cultural and historical aspects of the area.

With museums dedicated to science, American and African art and regional history, Orlando has something to offer both art buffs and budding historians or those simply looking to take a break from the theme parks for a day. Here are some of the top museums in the diverse Orlando area.




Orlando Museums: Ripley's Believe It Or Not Orlando Museum - 8201 International Drive, Orlando, 32819, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 407 345 0501
The Ripley's Believe It Or Not Orlando Museum, located on International Drive, is a particularly interesting museum, full of fascinating and diverse collections, ranging from a giant model of a man, to unusual, smaller models. Housed in a particularly unusual building, which has been built at an angle to appear to be sinking into the ground, the Ripley's Believe It Or Not Orlando Museum is always popular with families.
Orlando museum open: daily - 09:00 to 23:00
Orlando museum admission: charge, discounts available for children

Orlando Museums: Wells' Built Museum of African American History - 511 West South Street, Orlando, 32801, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 407 245 7535
Previously a hotel that has seen some of jazz's greatest names as guests, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Ray Charles, the Wells' Built Museum of African American History is now a modest museum featuring memorabilia and artifacts from Orlando's African American community. Temporary displays of African art on loan from local collectors are also common at the museum. Housed in a building constructed by the prominent African American physician Dr. William M. Wells, the Wells' Built Museum of African American History is dedicated to displaying memorabilia and artifacts from Orlando's African American community.
Orlando museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Orlando museum admission: charge

Orlando Museums: Mennello Museum - 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, 32803, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 407 246 4278
The Mennello Museum of American Folk Art is a center dedicated to the art collection of the late Earl Cunningham. While these works make up the majority of the pieces on display, the museum also seeks to promote the works of other outstanding traditional and contemporary American folk artists.
Orlando museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:30 to 16:30
Orlando museum admission: charge, discounts for children

Orlando Museums: Orange County Regional History Center - 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, 32801, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 407 836 8500
Learn about the fascinating history of Orlando and Central Florida at the Orange County Regional History Center. Visitors to this museum can take guided tours or attend special 'hands-on history' events where the region's most important historical people and events are presented in a format that's both interesting and educational.
Orlando museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - closed
Orlando museum admission: charge, discounts for children, seniors, students

Orlando Museums: Orlando Science Center - 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, 32803-1291, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 407 514 2000
Set over 207,000 square feet / 19,231 square meters, the Orlando Science Center features hundreds of interactive displays and experiences dedicated to teaching scientific theories to visitors of all ages.
Orlando museum open: Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 17:00, Friday, Saturday - 9:00 to 21:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Orlando museum admission: charge

 
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