The Morean Center for Clay is located in the Warehouse Arts District of St. Petersburg, FL, in the Historic Train Station on 22nd Street South. The facility offers educational courses in working with clay, studio space, gallery sales, event rentals, exhibitions and is home to a renowned artist-in-residence program. With a goal of promoting and enhancing the education of contemporary and historic ceramics, it is one of the largest working potteries in the southeast. Collectors, visitors and artists alike will be amazed at the variety of high-quality clay work available for purchase. The Morean Center for Clay is a haven for all pottery enthusiasts—offering high-quality classes and workshops from local and national professional teaching artists, and in-house Artists-in-Residence participants. All skill levels welcomed!
St. Petersburg, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Pinellas
Type(s):
Art
A visit to the Morean Glass Studio is an opportunity to get behind the scenes and observe resident glass artists creating unique works of art. Entry is included with you Chihuly Collection admission, located just across the street. From gathering the molten glass from the furnace, to working it on the pontil pipe and glory hole, to its final cool down process in the annealing kiln, you will have a new appreciation for this art form that is centuries old. View the gaffer blowing glass, while the assistant narrates in detail the science behind glass, the artistic vision guiding the process and all of the steps involved as the work is being produced. All of the pieces created are for sale in the Glass Studio Store conveniently located adjacent to the glass studio. Inside you will find a wide variety of art glass including: jewelry, bowls, vases, ornaments and more. Tickets are not required to visit the retail store. Come and watch a live Demonstration or try it yourself and participate with our Personal Glass Experience.
St. Petersburg, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Pinellas
Type(s):
Art
The Mulberry Phosphate Museum is a museum that features local history, natural science, and the impact of the phosphate industry on Central Florida. Explore a large collection of prehistoric fossils, dig for sharks teeth, and explore local history.
Mulberry, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Polk
Type(s):
History
Science
The Museum of Art – DeLand is a vital and interactive 501 (c) 3 visual arts museum enriching the community through its dedication to the collection, preservation, study, exhibition and educational use of the fine arts. The Museum is recognized statewide by its peers for academic excellence and community outreach. It is host to several rotating exhibits, gallery talks, receptions, educational programming, master artist workshops and special events throughout the year.
DeLand, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Volusia
Type(s):
Art
The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. The area’s largest museum, MOAS is nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Located on a 90-acre Florida nature preserve, the facility hosts over 30,000 objects including the Dow Gallery of American Art, one of the finest collections of American art in the Southeast; the Schulte Gallery of Chinese Art; the Bouchelle Collection and the Gallery of Decorative Arts; the Cuban Foundation Museum, showcasing one of the most significant collections of Cuban paintings in the United States; the Prehistory of Florida Gallery featuring Florida’s Giant Ground Sloth skeleton, and the Root Family Museum displaying restored railroad cars, antique automobiles and the largest collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia in Florida. The Helene B. Roberson Visible Storage Building exhibits thousands of objects from many donors which are owned by the Museum, while the Linda and Charles Williams Children’s Museum presents an interactive experience for children. The Lowell and Nancy Lohman Family Planetarium and the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art showcasing the largest collection of Florida-based art in the world round out the areas to explore inside the Museum of Arts & Sciences.
Daytona Beach, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Volusia
Type(s):
Art
Children's
History
Science
The New Smyrna Museum of History showcases the history of New Smyrna Beach, Florida's 3rd oldest city and former site of the largest British Settlement in North America. A large exhibit highlighting the history of the Turnbull Settlement of 1768 is supported by a timeline featuring objects, photos and exhibits from the local area dating from the prehistoric time period through modern day.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Volusia
Type(s):
History
Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art is Orlando’s flagship museum and a leading provider of visual art education and experiences in a four-county region. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 1971, the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) is a regional asset and a catalyst for life-long learning in service to the central Florida community and visitors from around the globe. The mission of the Orlando Museum of Art is to stimulate creativity and intellectual curiosity by connecting people from all backgrounds and experiences with compelling art and new ideas. Annually, the museum presents about a dozen exhibitions consisting of special and visiting exhibitions, as well as ones curated from the museum’s collections. Each exhibition inspires and is enriched by programs as varied as gallery tours, art appreciation lectures, studio classes for youth and adults, bespoke community access programs designed for special populations, and community events like family days and cultural celebrations. OMA welcomes more than 130,000 visitors annually, and the museum’s education programs serve 16,000 annually.
Orlando, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Orange
Type(s):
Art
What was once the Polk County Courthouse now serves as the History Center and houses the historical museum and library. The museum serves Polk's community through special events, volunteer opportunities, and educational programs. The museum's collection includes natural and cultural objects related to Polk and the greater Central Florida area that represent our history from pre-Columbian to present day eras.
Bartow, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Polk
Type(s):
History
The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is a fine arts museum located in Lakeland, Florida that presents world-renowned exhibitions, engaging public events, and community-driven educational programming. Offering free admission and eight unique gallery spaces, the Polk Museum of Art strives to be an accessible destination for museum visitors, and its ever-changing exhibitions ensure a new experience with each new visit. Visit the Museum and see what it has to offer today!
Lakeland, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Polk
Type(s):
Art
Our Mission: The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts at Florida Tech connects people to the communicative power of textiles through the preservation of our global collection and the presentation of engaging exhibitions and programs.
Melbourne, FL
Region(s):
Central
County:
Brevard
Type(s):
Art