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"Located in Maitland close to Winter Park, about 30 minutes north of International Drive, the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center doesn’t just teach about the past. It also focuses on a future that is free of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry. One of this museum’s most unique exhibits invites you to don Oculus googles for a powerful virtual-reality experience that will transport you to the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis, with Frank sharing her inspirational story along the way."
"A celebrated and self-taught artist, Earl Cunningham was best known for stunning coastal landscapes, not just of those he witnessed in Florida but also in Georgia, Maine, Michigan, New York, North and South Carolina, and even Nova Scotia. Since 1998, his work has been preserved, exhibited and interpreted by The Mennello Museum of American Art, which is part of Loch Haven Cultural Park just north of downtown Orlando. In addition to its permanent Cunningham exhibit, this museum hosts a rotating lineup of temporary exhibitions, enriching programming and educational initiatives, as well as the Marilyn L. Mennello Sculpture Garden."
"Originally established to preserve Earl Cunningham paintings, The Mennello Museum of American Art, housed in what was once the private home of Howard Phillips, uses its unique space to display American art of all genres and time periods. Marrying art and nature, visitors have the opportunity to experience exceptional exhibits with the beautiful backdrop of Lake Formosa. The Smithsonian American Art Museum Affiliate showcases notable exhibitions, but just as lovely is enjoying the grounds with a picnic lunch and reveling in the charm of the 350-year-old live oak affectionately deemed “the Mayor."
"The Mennello features American art of all genres and is home to a permanent collection of paintings by "primitive" artist Earl Cunningham. Outside, a lakeside sculpture garden is where the Mennello hosts the annual Indie Folk Fest, held the second week in February. Every second Sunday is Family Day, which brings child-friendly activities and free admission with mini-tours for kids in the afternoon."
"Bill Frederick is a popular park that sits alongside the Turkey Lake and covers an area of 183 acres. Turkey Lake ranks among the top-five lakes popular for fishing in the entire state of Florida. The park is located on S Hiawassee Road."
"This park may not be filled with wildlife, but Space View Park is still worth a visit. Take a leisurely stroll through the park and see the history of space exploration unfold before you with multiple sculptures and monuments that honor the astronauts and men and woman who worked with them in the many space exploration programs. The park is also a great place to see rocket launches, if you’re in the area when one is scheduled."
"If you’re looking for some quality time to spend somewhere out of town, you can head to Blue Springs Park. Enjoy a swim or even a kayak ride surrounded by lush greenery and look for manatees, which are fairly common in this area. This untouched oasis is just the place you need to recharge your batteries."
"Hontoon Island State Park is located in the St. Johns River and welcomes visitors to enjoy nature and history in quiet solitude. The island is accessible only by private boat or park ferry. Boating, canoeing, and fishing are popular activities and canoe rentals are available."
"History Museums301 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796MoreLess Info. North Brevard Historical Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the local area. The museum is free to enter for visitors and amongst the historical artifacts on display is an archival of newspapers dating back to 1861."
"In 1966 local residents formed the Historical Society of North Brevard. They collected a wide variety of historical artifacts, photographs and written records and display them in this museum. Displays range from the original casts of the Mercury astronaut handprints to wedding dresses."
"One of Central Florida’s leading cultural institutions since 1924, Orlando Museum of Art, aka OMART, is part of Loch Haven Cultural Park close to downtown Orlando. With a stated mission of inspiring creativity, passion and intellectual curiosity by connecting people with art and new ideas, OMART curates and presents a wide range of compelling artwork. Every year, OMART hosts a rotating selection of 10 to 12 on-site exhibitions, in addition to presenting 13 off-site exhibitions, art-enrichment programs, gallery tours, lectures, classes and other services."
"While the Orlando Museum of Art has a wide spectrum of art in various media and style. The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art. Right now in its fourth year, has become a highly anticipated event for the venue."
"The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art is an initiative of the Orlando Museum of Art that brings a new level of recognition to the State?. s most progressive artists."