Hours and Admission Prices Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. On the Third Thursday of each month, we offer free admission from 5 to 8 p.m. We are closed for certain events and major holidays, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Easter, Memorial

Directions and ParkingThe History Center is located on the corner of Magnolia Ave. and Central Blvd. in the heart of downtown Orlando. Parking is available in the garage located across from the public library at 112 E Central Blvd. Also, the Lymmo bus service provides free public transportation from many spots

TRAVEL THROUGH CENTRAL FLORIDA'S PAST Museum Info Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the History Center offers four floors of dynamic exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida history. Enjoy limited-run exhibitions scheduled and riveting programs throughout the year. A free audio tour of the History Center's permanent exhibits

Museum Affiliations In 2006, the museum was accepted as an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. There are over 200 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations in more than 45 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama, all working together to preserve our heritage, expand knowledge, and inspire learning. Affiliates are of all types: science centers,

The Historical Society of Central Florida The nonprofit Historical Society of Central Florida supports the Orange County Regional History Center’s mission and programs through an agreement with the Board of County Commissioners. The organization was founded in 1971 as the Orange County Historical Society, but its roots go deeper into

The Story of the History Center OUR MISSION: To serve as the gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida’s continually unfolding story. OUR VISION: We explore the past to deepen our understanding of the world, to evoke empathy, and to inspire action toward a better future.