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Orange County Regional History Center
History Museum, Monument, and Art Museum
Central Business District, Orlando
"Check out the exhibit "Out Of This World" Costumes from Film and TV."(8 Tips)
"look back at tourism in Central Florida before theme parks!"(2 Tips)
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The Ritz-CarltonMarch 12, 2015Home to 12,000 years of Central Florida history, this venue includes exhibits on cattle and citrus, to aviation and tourism. A variety of traveling exhibitions makes each visit a new experience.
Susanne UhligAugust 7, 2014History can be a lot of fun. Go there and pay $12 or less and suggest like 4 hours to see it all. Their gift shop is good too!
Casie ShimanskyOctober 3, 2013Such a great place to see Florida's history! Make sure to check out Universal's exhibit that changes with each season in 2013 and features the entire process from design and creation to production.- Niki TatumMarch 1, 2019Take a break from the theme park crowds, and explore the area’s rich history. Sit in the old courtroom, and you'll understand why the jury finds this museum guilty of being an exciting place to visit.
Orange County Regional History CenterMay 23, 2012Blue Star Museum days start May 29 and go through September 2. Free admission for active duty military and their immediate family members including active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard.
Power 95.3January 7, 2013Join Estee @ POWER for the 4th Annual I Do Downtown Bridal Crawl Sunday, Jan 13 from 11:30a - 1:30p as Estee gets ready to tie the knot! Be the first the check in and get movie passe to see, "Mama!"
Visit Kissimmee, FloridaMarch 23, 2012Love this place! It's in a beautifully maintained 1927 building and is chock full of fun stuff you probably didn't know about Central Florida!
Be sure to follow the History Center on Twitter and Facebook for local facts and follower only deals!
Sara SrebnikJuly 22, 2013Inexpensive and very cool!! This used to be the courthouse for Orlando. Lots of history on how Orlando came to be a tourist area.
Elizabeth KozupJanuary 13, 2012Can do in about 2-3 hours. Closes early, so make sure you give yourself enough time. They always have pretty good exhibits here.
Friday September 30th, 6pm, BRINK magazine presents vitaminwater zero uncapped! The History Center will host this magical evening, free entry, vendor bazaar and fashion competition! brinkmagonline.com
- Dash Around Tours - Orlando's Coolest Tours!October 10, 2011We love visiting the Centers permanent exhibit 'Destination Florida', a look back at tourism in Central Florida before theme parks!
- Orange County Regional History CenterFebruary 28, 2011During the first full weekend of each month through Dec. 4, 2011, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch customers can show their credit or debit card for free admission to the History Center. See link. Read more
Michele BriceJune 5, 2011Worth a visit just to check out the special Civil War exhibit. Looking forward to the Highway Men next.
United Arts of Central FloridaDecember 18, 2011Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente. Sun. 2/12: noon - 5 pm & Wed. 2/15: 10 am - 5 pm
- Sarah CareyFebruary 17, 2010
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The History Center houses the collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. in three floors of dynamic permanent exhibitions that take visitors on a journey through the region’s fascinating 12,000 year history, as well as nationally important, limited-run exhibitions.
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