Beautiful place - two buildings full of Fun, Art, activities for kids.... We went to the…read moreplanetarium- Great presentation- on the ceiling makes you feel like you're in space! The two train coaches- with the scene set up to show you life on a luxurious train from decade ago. The race cars and luxury cars- light blue Lincoln Continental was awesome

I visited MOAS for a first date, and the value was absolutely on point. For everything included, I…read moreleft feeling impressed and genuinely satisfied. The woman at the entrance was kind and helpful, though she spoke so softly my ADHD brain had to lean in like a detective--but her directions were spot on. Inside the main building, the art from Cuba was the star for me--bold, vibrant, full of life. Some of my absolute favorites were in the Cuban art section--each piece felt like it was humming with its own frequency. The geometric painting (the one drenched in deep reds, burnt oranges, and that sharp black hourglass shape) hit me first. It's bold, mathematical, yet somehow spiritual--like a coded message meant for anyone perceptive enough to catch it. Very "guardian-spirit-meets-mid-century-modern." I stood there longer than I expected. The giant ancient sloth? Unreal. I wish they'd place a modern-day sloth beside it, just so my brain could process the scale without glitching. The bug/kids section was unexpectedly adorable. The kids were living their best lives, and honestly, I was right there with them--zero shame. I did drive over to the second building for the "It's a Ship Show" exhibit, and okay... I see what they did with the title. At first glance I read it as "It's a Sht* Show," and for a split second I thought MOAS got sassy. The artwork leaned heavily into still life, and to me it felt more like pieces you'd find in an upscale lounge, a refined boutique hotel, or a polished restaurant--visually pleasing but not as emotionally stirring as the main gallery. Just my personal taste. I could've spent more time wandering around, but I was on a first date with someone who kept making me laugh. I felt like the loud kid in class trying to stay quiet in a museum. Overall, great value, memorable art, and a surprisingly fun atmosphere. I'd definitely go again--preferably when I'm not giggling through every exhibit.

The gardens were amazing and so was all the art work. Free admission, donations appreciated. It's…read morevery small but still a ton to see! Would recommend to anyone with an hour or two to stop by and enjoy.

This is a small garden that we happened upon while we were out walking. We didn't explore any…read morebuildings...just walked the paths. There's a pond close to the entrance with a lot of turtles. Fun to watch.

A visit to Ormond Beach just would not be right without a visit to the Casements. Our group of four…read morewere in the area and we convinced them it is a must see. My wife and I had been there about ten years earlier and really enjoyed it. So on a beautiful early November day we made a visit. Still very impressive with the times opulence, it was a refreshing view of history in the areas. Rooms, offices, kitchen, library, etc. One remodeled large room had pictures from the early days of racing on the beach. Paintings, sculptures, desks, an elegant coffee server. It was all very fascinating to see. Also pictures of a disastrous fire that occurred there, and has been fully restored. The tour takes about 30-35 minutes, depending on how many questions you might have. The docent was very well versed on all the aspects of the home and the history. Hard to imagine being the richest man in America and being able to live in this fine house in the Winter. After the tour, I made a donation to the Historical Society thar do the excellent tours. And my wife made a separate donation by purchasing a necklace from the gift shop.

If you are in Ormond Beach, this is a fantastic way to kill time and learn some mazing history...if…read moreyou can catch a tour. We walked in and amazingly caught a tour just starting. It was totally free, too, and the tour guides are fun and knowledgeable. There is a lot of signage, so you can still enjoy it without a tour, but the tour will be so much more enjoyable.

We stopped here as we drove through town. It is a small historic museum. Tells you lot about the…read morehistory of the city. They have limited parking though.

The family and I decided to take a quick walk around Flagler Beach and saw the Flagler Beach…read moreHistorical Museum was open. I am so glad we did! What a beautiful museum with amazing photos of Flagler beach's history and events. They also fossils and rocks that were discovered in Flagler. The museum is free but rich with information and memories!

A wonderful tour of history about one of my favorite places - New Smyrna Beach! We used to go to…read moreShannon by the Sea for two weeks in August in the late 1950's- a mom and pop owned motel where we had just what we needed to relax (parents were teachers!). New Smyrna is a great place with a lot of history and wonderful little shops as well as things like Ross and Bealls. The Museum is a great place to check out the history of this beloved place and you can take as little or as much time as you need to walk around the exhibits!

Museum was good. Walking tour was very little walking. Just stood for 45 minutes to hear about a…read morefoundation that no one really knows what it was

Did a neat personal field trip here after a day at the beach. I never knew it was tucked away back…read morethere and they even have different sea animal sanctuary shelters next door. I will definitely be back to check it out. The lighthouse is a must see when coming to FL being the 2nd highest in the Country. How am I local and just finding all these things out? Such a cool way to teach us some history and the hotel museum is more cool! Just don't tell your lil one(s) there's a ghost like I did or they will be extra spooked out.. it's all fun and games until spooky things start happening inside! Haha

Even on a holiday weekend and rainy day it wasn't too busy - it was a great experience! Loved all…read morethe different exhibits and historical facts. It was thunder storming from afternoon till evening so we didn't get to climb the lighthouse but just more reason to come back. We walked the lighthouse property and buildings and then walked over to the Pacetti Museum. Can't wait to go back. Gift shop attendants were so kind and gave great info!

I love this museum! Though not the largest art museum I've ever been to, the museum has plenty of…read morepaintings/sketches/lithographs to look at. And the facility layout is very nice- rooms are spacious, well lit, and comfortable- with seating strategically placed for this times you need to stop and spend some time with a particular piece of art. Admission is inexpensive and gains you entrance to the sister museum downtown- which is also wonderful and which has an incredible gift shop! A must see for art lovers! I'll definitely be back!

Five stars for a great old school gift shop. They have a variety of funny and unique greeting…read morecards for all occasions. Perfect place for souvenirs too! I especially enjoyed all the eccentric trinkets throughout the shop!!

Everything is displayed beautifully. Truly honoring to the artists. Staff is friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and helpful.

This downtown branch of Deland's Art Museum is very nice in that the small size hosts excellent…read moreexhibits in a very open beautiful space without being overwhelming. It is located in the heart of the downtown historic and tourist area, easily accessable. The gift shop is surprisingly large with a great variety of merchandise, some that I saw recently in DC's National Museum gift shops. The photos I share are from the current Jan. 2025 exhibit by Carlie Trosclair