From memberships to sponsorships to volunteering, the History Center offers a wide array of opportunities to get involved. Your participation helps us to preserve 12,000 years of history and make it relevant for the growing communities of Central Florida.

Membership

Membership

Become a member to learn about our rich history, strengthen your connection to the community, and help us fulfill our mission to honor the past, explore the present, and shape the future.

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Donate

Donate

We are grateful for the generosity of our donors and the many ways they support the History of Central Florida. Your tax-deductible financial contributions make it possible for us to preserve the past for future Floridians.

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Volunteer

Volunteer

Your time and talents can truly make a difference. The Orange County Regional History Center seeks active, vibrant volunteers for guiding children’s groups through the museum galleries. Help us bring the past to life! The rewards are rich, as you help future generations learn and grow. We also offer volunteer opportunities as department interns, hosts at our events, and assistants in the Joseph L. Brechner Research Center.

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About the museum

One of Florida’s preeminent cultural institutions, the Orange County Regional History Center advances its mission to serve as the gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida’s continually unfolding story. With deep roots in Orange County, the History Center opened in 2000 and is operated by Orange County and the nonprofit Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. Read more about our story.

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Our Location
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32801 (opens in new window)

Local 407-836-8500
Toll Free 800-965-2030

The History Center is located in the restored 1927 courthouse at Magnolia Avenue and Central Boulevard in the heart of downtown Orlando. Parking is available in the Library Parking Garage at 112 E. Central Blvd. across from the Orlando Public Library. Get directions and a map.