Families will love the wonderful Children's Programs and activities offered at the Orlando Museum of Art and at the Orlando Science Center.

Cultural Arts - The Orlando Museum of Art is set within the beautiful Orlando Loch Haven Park. The museum is one of Florida's cultural gems, and home to permanent collections of American art, African art, and art of the ancient Americas. The Orlando Museum of Art also hosts a number of special events and programs, unique hand's on exhibits for families, and temporary exhibitions like The Art of the Motorcycle throughout the year.

The Art of the Congo: Selections and Gifts from the Norma Canelas and William D. Roth Collection is among the amazing exhibits which visit the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) throughout the year. This exhibit showcases seventh in a series from the Roth’s collection of African art, which highlights the many different artistic traditions of Africa. The captivating art of the Congo region, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, is revealed in this exhibition of more than 70 incredible headdresses and objects of personal adornment of the Luba, Lega, Tabwa, Ngese and Kuba cultures.

The art of these cultures is made to define leadership or power roles, to control mystical powers, and for funerary purposes. Highlights from the exhibition include magnificent headdresses made from shells, beads, elephant hair, animal skins, pangolins, metal, buttons and fiber. Norma Canelas and William D. Roth have been named among the top 100 art collectors in the country by Art & Antiques magazine. They are known for their collections of ethnographic headdresses, beadwork, textiles, crafts and contemporary art.

One of our favorite events is the Orlando Museum of Art's 1st Thursdays. Each month you can get away for the evening and unwind at the OMA the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) lets guests be first to discover local artists, enjoy live music and mingle with an eclectic mix of people. Admission is free for OMA Members. A low price of $9.00 for non-Members gets you in to enjoy all the evenings events like wine-tasting, flavorful cuisine and handcrafted beers, and guided tours of the galleries. OMA Members receive free admission into the OMA's special exhibitions; non-Members are charged a discounted rate.

Check with the staff at the Orlando Museum of Art for current exhibits and event dates which may change throughout the season. The 1st Thursdays Programs are held between 6 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.