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

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

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

The Orange County Regional History Center has engaging opportunities for everyone including: docents, gift shop concierge, exhibit guides, greeters, summer and holiday camp volunteers for the education department, and many more.

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About the museum

One of Florida’s preeminent cultural institutions, the Orange County Regional History Center advances its mission to honor the past, explore the present, and shape the future through permanent and traveling exhibits, wide-ranging programs, and limited-run exhibitions from other prestigious institutions. 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.