Orlando Museum of Art

The Orlando Museum of Art offers families a welcoming introduction to the arts with interactive galleries and hands-on art-making activities designed specifically for children. Beyond impressive exhibitions spanning global cultures and contemporary works, the museum provides regular family programs and children's workshops that encourage creativity and make art accessible and fun for young visitors.

• ✓Hands-on art-making studios where kids create their own masterpieces to take home
• ✓Family-friendly scavenger hunts throughout the galleries that turn viewing into an adventure
• ✓Diverse exhibition spaces featuring everything from ancient American art to contemporary installations
• ✓Regular Saturday Family Days with storytelling, themed crafts, and interactive tours
• ✓Special children's programming during school breaks and holidays

1. 1.Visit on First Thursday evenings (6-9 PM) for free admission and special family-friendly programming with live music and activities
2. 2.Check their website ahead of time for Saturday Family Days featuring themed art projects and storytelling sessions perfectly timed for kids
3. 3.Park in the free lot adjacent to the museum in Loch Haven Park - arrive early on weekend afternoons as it fills quickly
4. 4.Bring a change of clothes if visiting nearby fountains at Loch Haven Park afterward, making it easy to combine museum time with outdoor play
5. 5.The museum shop has excellent art supplies and educational toys perfect for extending the creative experience at home

Weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday 10 AM-12 PM) offer the quietest experience for families with younger children who need space. Saturday afternoons feature scheduled family programs, making them ideal if you want structured activities, though they're busier.

Admission is moderately priced with discounts for children and free entry for kids under 6. Free parking is available in Loch Haven Park, and while there's no on-site café, you're surrounded by park space perfect for picnics before or after your visit.

The museum offers special holiday-themed art workshops during winter break and spring break camps for children. Summer features expanded family programming to accommodate school vacation schedules. Indoor climate-controlled environment makes it perfect for hot Florida summer days.

The museum is located in Loch Haven Park alongside several other cultural venues. Head to nearby Mills 50 District (5-minute drive) for family favorites like Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa or Beefy King, or pack a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful park grounds before or after your visit.