Tag Archives: Museums

Disney Imagineer’s Exhibit at Orlando Museum of Art

Posted on July 28, 2012 by john

John Rocco, Disney Imagineer and children’s books illustrator, is being featured at the Orlando Museum of Art. “Alice to Zeus: The Art of John Rocco” includes over 60 sketches and illustrations that display Rocco’s award-winning talents through October 28. A … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Polk Museum of Art

Posted on July 25, 2012 by john

“In Vibrant Color: Vintage Celebrity Portraits from the Harry Warnecke Studio” is coming to the Polk Museum of Art October 27 and is scheduled to run through January 12, 2013. The exhibit, organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, is … Continue reading →

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Dali Museum on Most Beautiful List

Posted on July 23, 2012 by john

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg has been named one of the 20 Most Beautiful Museums in the World by Flavorwire, a hip culture blog. According to an article in Tampa Bay Times,The Dali Museum was “singled out for its … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of a Bygone Era – the Edison & Ford Estates

Posted on July 10, 2012 by john

During the early 1900s, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford relaxed in adjoining winter estates in Fort Myers that are open to the public for a variety of tours through nine historic buildings, 20 acres of botanical gardens and the Estates … Continue reading →

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Family Days at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Posted on July 6, 2012 by john

Family Fun Days are offered at the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays July through September from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free for children 12 and under and adults are half price for a … Continue reading →

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Victory Ship Museum in Tampa

Posted on July 1, 2012 by john

During World War II, the production of cargo ships called Victory ships was undertaken to replace shipping losses due to German submarine attacks. 531 Victory ships were built, contributing significantly to the war effort. Today, three remain as museums including … Continue reading →

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Summer Programs at the Morse Museum

Posted on June 17, 2012 by john

The Morse Museum of American Art is offering Family Tours on Tuesdays from June 19 to July 31 and Friday Family Films on June 29, July 13 and 27 and August 3. The Museum, which has the largest collection of … Continue reading →

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Photo Exhibit Explores Interstate 4

Posted on May 24, 2012 by john

Photographer Sherri Bunye’s exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center – FloridaScapes: I-4 – The Exits Less Traveled -  focuses on the Orlando/Sanford area of Interstate 4. The show continues through September 9. http://www.thehistorycenter.org. Photo by Ebyabe.

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Museum of Military History

Posted on May 17, 2012 by john

Did you know there is a Museum of Military History in Kissimmee? The Museum recently relocated to its new 9,000 square foot facility at 5210 W. Irlo Bronson Highway in the former World of Denim store and is open Tuesday … Continue reading →

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