Orange County Regional History Center

Category: History museum

Address: 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Phone: +14078368500

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Pieatria Sky

Jul 26, 2022

This Historic Museum is a must see when you visit Orlando especially if you into history

Andrew Brown

Mar 5, 2022

Very informative museum of Orlando history. Well displayed. Friendly staff. Remember to take some warmer clothing (not just T-Shirt) as the building is kept quite cool to preserve the exhibits.

Nick Unthank

Dec 11, 2021

Well designed with a welcoming and knowledgeable staff. You are going to see similar exhibits that you find in Florida museums, Seminole displays, Cracker houses, orange grove histories, but they are always just different enough in each building. OCRHC is no different as they organize and approach the exhibits with their own flair. I loved the tourism section and would lobe to see it grow with more former attractions getting attention. An infinite collection of old brochures, souvenirs, and photos of tourist traps from yesteryear would be like catnip to me. Seeing what is essentially the foundation of that makes me hope it grows even more.

S M K

Jan 22, 2021

For Central Florida history, you can’t beat this quality institution. We visited for the Ocoee Race Massacre exhibit. It was so well done and presented an event in our painful but true history. It was well presented and allowed engagement by museum goers. It is a necessary reminder of our need to learn from history and truthfully acknowledge it’s impact and opportunities for growth. Other Central Florida exhibits about tourism, space exploration and general history are worth seeing and also well done.

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Questions & Answers

Why do you abuse the trust of citizens who donate historic items by auctioning them off for personal financial gain? Aren't you supposed to be not for profit? Shame on you!

Cory Goodman | Sep 9, 2019
Orange County Regional History Center | Feb 10, 2022

Sorry for the delayed response. We at the History Center appreciate your inquiry and your concern for our collection. The History Center does not auction items from that collection, in keeping with both our policies and the best standards and practices in the museum field. In August 2019, we had a fundraising auction, but the items for sale were exhibition props (like pieces of stage scenery). They were not historical artifacts and were not part of the museum’s collecting mission. For more about that auction, visit https://www.thehistorycenter.org/floridiana/. The History Center adheres to the highest standards and ethics in museum collecting and is always transparent about accessions and deaccessions of the collection through our Board of Directors Collections Committee. If you have any further questions feel free to call us at 407-836-8500.

Why should anyone donate items to the historic society if they auction them off for financial gain? This is wrong! Shame on you!

Cory Goodman | Sep 9, 2019
Dave Flapan | Sep 9, 2019

Maybe they're not as historic as the donor thought. And they can always use funding.

Are there elevators or just stairs?

M.M. Katafiaz | Sep 9, 2019
Kathleen Fitzgerald bachman | Sep 9, 2019

Both, stairs are not bad if you choose to take them and the elevators are nice if you have a stroller.

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How can I share all of my old Florida family history

Gloria Trutter | Jun 10, 2022
Orange County Regional History Center | Jul 10, 2022

Hi Gloria, It depends on what you mean when you say share but we would love to discuss your family history with you and see what you have in mind! Please contact us through our webform at https://www.thehistorycenter.org/contact/ and we will follow-up with you via email.

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Who gets the slush fund money from.the auction of historic items? Jerry Demings?

Cory Goodman | Sep 9, 2019
Debo | Sep 9, 2019

These are not artifacts that they're auctioning. The items they are auctioning are sculptures and installations that need to be rehomed because of the renovations.

What's Admission fee?

Anar Nasibov | Sep 9, 2019
Jay Anthony | Sep 9, 2019

Normally $15 for adults. There are discounts for students, children and some other categories. I was lucky to catch it free during the week of the Pulse Shooting anniversary. If they still have the Pulse art display, do not miss seeing it. Even if you are not a huge art fan, it will make you think

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Is there public parking near the Orange County Regional History Center

Charles “Chuck” Moore | Sep 9, 2018
Andrew Lamothe | Sep 9, 2018

Yes, normal size vehicles in parking garage. Street parking along side streets at 1.25 per hour varying depending on day of week and time of day.

the name of the burger joint at 50 and 441 (1957)

Randy Mcgraw | Sep 9, 2018
Local Guide | Sep 8, 2020

Wendy's used to have a location at that spot.

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Price of admission?

PhantomDawn | Sep 9, 2018
Cartina T. Bailey | Sep 9, 2018

Yes that is correct about the admission cost, you will enjoy the History Museum it's a great family outing as well as very educational I hope that answer your question

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How much for a child?

pauline vennum | Sep 9, 2018
mick musicmob | Sep 9, 2018

Ring em Me thinks its about 5

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How much is cost

Teddy Malde | Sep 9, 2018
Rohin Tamang | Sep 9, 2018

Im not sure but i know if you bank with bank of america you can get in for free on every first sunday of the month!

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cost of admission?

Pat Stead | Sep 9, 2018
Ash Hanna | Sep 9, 2018

$8.00 for an adult

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