Hotels near Orlando Museum of Art

Orlando Museum of Art sits inside Loch Haven Cultural Park north of downtown and is the largest fine-art museum in Central Florida. The permanent collection focuses on American art from the 19th century onwards, contemporary graphics, and pre-Columbian and African art. Rotating exhibitions in 2026 include a major touring show on female Abstract Expressionists and an ongoing display of works by Central Florida artists in the Council of 101 gallery.

Admission runs $20 adults, $15 seniors, $8 students, and free for children under 12. The museum opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm (closed Mondays) and stays open until 8pm on the first Thursday of each month for the popular 1st Thursdays event, which pairs art with live music, food trucks and cash bars in the courtyard ($20 admission includes a drink). Loch Haven Park also holds the Orlando Science Center and the Mennello Museum of American Art, making it easy to double up on museum time during one visit.

Pro Tip: Time your visit for the first Thursday of any month between 6pm and 9pm - the 1st Thursdays theme puts local artists inside the courtyard and turns the museum into central Orlando's best week-night cultural stop for under $25 including a drink and food-truck bite.