Although considered one of the most modern cities in North America, Orlando has a healthy number of art centers. A visit to this wonderful city in Florida cannot be called complete without taking a tour of the several excellent museums. The list below will give you a brief introduction of the museums.
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
If you are into jewelry and art glass hunt, do not miss to visit the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park. This place has a huge collection of famous pottery and Tiffany lamps. The interior of the chapel is a sight to behold. The design was created for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in the year 1893. Check out the free concerts during Fridays of November and December for free.
CityArts Factory
This huge gallery has five sub-galleries that feature five different forms of art. The historic Dr. Phillips building houses the extraordinary glassworks by Charles Keila. The Pound Gallery is dedicated for the music and art collections of both Jim Faherty and Gene Zimmerman. Should you want to see African sculpture, the Zulu Exclusive Gallery is a home to many such wonderful pieces.
Grand Bohemian Gallery
Associated with the Grand Bohemian Hotel, visitors of the gallery can either be guests of the hotel or not. There is no admission fee upon entry to this famed gallery. The works of art on display include local contemporary jewelries, art glasses and paintings of Europe's painters from 19th and 20th centuries.
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Another excellent place to visit in Winter Park, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens offers many beautiful sculptures anytime of the year. This place is usually close during summer although the sculpture gardens can still accommodate visitors without any admission fee.
Cornell Fine Arts Museum
Created to cater to students, this place does not charge visiting students who can present their valid school I.D. while adults are charged $5. The main attractions in Cornell Fine Arts Museum are the Madonna and Child Enthroned of Cosimo Rosselli and The Seasons by J.B. Leprince. Both of these pieces are located in the museum's permanent collection area.
Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
Although it is not a permanent event in Winter Park, the Bach Festival Society usually hosts concerts for free in Winter Park like the "Christmas in the Park" and the "July 4th Celebration in the Park". The society has an organic choir and instrument ensembles that regularly perform in Annie Russell Theatre and the Knowles Memorial Chapel.
Fred Stone Theatre
Located in Rollins College, guests can witness student-produced "Second Stage Series" during the evenings of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Matinees are sometimes performed on Saturdays and Sundays. Visitors are encouraged to be early since this is free admission and seats are on a first-come-first-served basis.
Art Centers are also very important in promoting the artistic side of Orlando. Although, not everybody may find these places enjoyable, they are good places to stay whenever you are bored during your vacation. For art lovers, these could be the places they can complement their taste of art.