This is the second time I've been here and I have nothing but praises for this location. It's so…read morepeaceful and relaxing and safe. Surrounded by a beautiful lake and shops, if you wanna sit down and people watch, walk around the lake, just have some food, this is the perfect place to go with the family

The Celebration History Center mission statement describes their goal as, to collect, preserve and…read moremake available documentation and memorabilia about the history of Celebration, Florida. They had the Grand Opening of the Celebration History Center during Founders Weekend on November 14, 2009. The History Center is located in Johnson Hall at the old Town Hall, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, FL. This year they will begin selling Celebration merchandise with the Celebration logo to residents and visitors from around the world.

This is a small history museum in Maitland. It was founded in 1970 as the Maitland Historical…read moreSociety. In 2010 they merged with the Maitland Arts Center. For $6 you can tour the history museum, art museum next door, and the Mayan themed gardens across the street. This campus is Greater Orlando's only National Historic Landmark, and was originally an artist retreat founded in 1937 by artist and architect Jules André Smith. The museum may be small but it is big on charm. We took a self guided tour although friendly staff is on hand to answer any questions. The museum collection of historical artifacts dates back to the late 19th century. The permanent exhibition is titled Maitland's Attic: A Journey Through A Small City's Past. Displays begin with the history of the First Peoples of Florida, followed by the start of the Art Center, the Florida Audubon Society, and ends in the 1970s in a room that would be familiar to anyone who grew up in that era. Behind the main building is another room housing the Telephone Museum established in 1981. The A&H's Telephone Museum explores the technology of communications and the history of the telephone as you explore how communications have changed throughout time. You can learn about the history of the Winter Park Telephone Company which was founded in Maitland. The Telephone Museum has working antique phones and switchboards. We had a great time reading the signs, looking at the collection, and reminiscing about the past. Whether you're a local resident or a curious traveler, a visit to the Maitland History Center is sure to be a memorable and enriching experience.

This small museum has two parts: one covers the history of settlement in Maitland, the other is a…read morehistory of early telephone systems seen through the Winterpark Telephone Co. started by Carl H. Galloway. It is worth it's modest $3 admission. The Maitland Historical and Telephone Museum is part of the overall complex of Maitland Art and History Museums (however, in those reviews, this particular museum has no photos nor reviews of it). I will be mentioning this as part of that review also. The general local history portion of the museum is self-guided, offering about 4 small galleries of artifacts and information. The telephone portion of the museum is given as a tour, and has interactive elements -- with the guide demonstrating the use of the switchboard, and guests encouraged to 'make calls' using the crank telephones and the like. Even if the history of that specific telephone company isn't an interest, the telephone museum offers an engaging look into the development of the technology and infrastructure of the early 20th centuries, and visitors will doubtless see parallels to the information revolutions that have occurred more recently. I also want to particularly mention our tourguide, Rachel, who was extremely friendly, helpful and engaging when providing historical information. She seemed genuinely engaged in her subject, and went the extra mile in helping us plan out our day at the various little museums within the complex.

This was an interesting part of our day trip!…read more Checking out this museum was a lot of fun! There were plenty of old artifacts to check out. The most interesting to me was the old hospital setting with medical supplies (donated by Orlando Health). It was so cool to see the old arrowhead collection too! Definitely worth the trip to historic Winter Garden

A free museum! I'm all for it. David was the greeter and it was cool even though the museum is…read moresmall it's jam packed with tons of history about historical Winter Garden. They have a super cool tractor trailer and fire truck out front which I loved to see. The artifacts and things were in very great condition, and David had so much wealth and knowledge of not just Winter Garden and Florida but of other states as well- he's 91 and is full of so much knowledge. I would check this out if I were you. Just find parking on the street and go on it- be sure to donate as well since it is free and fun by volunteers. I want to go back next time when I have more time I was limited on time when I went back I did like the variety in the museum.

I went for a mock trial discussion sponsored by a non profit company. Thus, I only visited the…read moreentrance and the mock courthouse area. It still was a nice area with clean and nice court replica. The staff was friendly and checked us in quickly. The outdoor park nearby looked pretty cool with alligator statues. They are mountable, with even one statue of a person showing how to sit on the alligator. The other two alligator statues are available for you to hop on. So, of course this cowboy will be happy. I didn't visit the other exhibits as I only came for the mock trial, but for only 10 dollars admission, I will definitely visit again to see everything. With the place being clean and the friendly staff, it's a place I will come again. Overall: A

As a random, spur of the moment activity a friend and I decided to pop in to see what they have on…read moredisplay. We had actually arrived about 15 minutes prior to opening time but was able to hang out in the cool lobby while the workers finished their opening protocols. Standard admission is currently $10 and the building has 4 floors, with displays on floors 2-4. The main floor has a small gift shop. It was recommended that we start on floor 4 and work our way down. There was a mix of very interesting displays on Florida history including ranches, orange groves, the native people including some early interactions with those that escaped slavery, black history, a court room. Disney and NASA. There was even a tribute to Florida's 150th birthday. Quite the selection of history snippets for the limited space. It was an ok way to spend $10 and about 1.5 hours of time in Downtown Orlando. Worth visiting at least once.

This is a great little museum tucked away on a "no name of a road in Sanford". What used to be the…read moreonce, 13th Street, It is now been renamed to show the local flavor, now calling it, Goldsboro Blvd. I met the Curator, Miss Francis, for the first time, a year ago at a Christmas Party- and she is an absolute asset to the community. The atmosphere is primitive and folksy. And although there is no charge, you are "Free" to make a donation. he he Across the street is the Welcome Center. It is welcoming but again, very primitive, in a "grandma's" house kinda way. The biggest thing is the education, you will learn about Goldsboro, before it was Sanford. Hopefully, some day they will Incorporate the old Booker Town of Sanford, located on the other side of the Sanford Rail. (Shoot, I remember those days too). The second thing is, White people are truly welcome. No one stares, no scene to be had. They are actually glad you showed, And you will be too. These are not the olden days of Circa 1990, assuredly, it is NOT. Also, they do Charity work for the Community. I missed out on the last phone drive, but to give you an example: it was for a bus pass for a week for citizens of Orlando to get a job in Orlando. This is a grea tplace for kids and teens alike. The is one off putting thing, at least to me, Is the Trayvon Martin scene. I just don't like it when any museum, funded by public, take on Political views. I think it is inappropriate. Sorry for any typo's- he he.

A very charming downtown which has come a long way. Every time we come back it seems like more…read morestores and businesses are open. The downtown area has nice brick walk areas. Everything looks new and clean. Plenty of dining and drinking options. It is next to the water and park making for a nice walk if you choose to. On Sundays they have a small farmer's market with plenty of different booths. Looks good! Check it out.

Downtown Clermont is shaping up! It's finding its niche. Restaurants, bars, merchant shops,…read morebreweries, beautiful lake scenery and walking path. Old historic downtown streets. It's getting better and better.

I stopped into the Stave Church Gallery in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot, and it ended up being one…read moreof those little experiences that's easy to miss, but actually worth a few minutes of your time! From the outside, the gallery building was impressive! it was a beautiful replica of an old, about 1200 A.D., traditional Norwegian stave church. The details on the exterior of the building were beautiful. The wood carvings and architectural detail are very interesting when viewed up close. I have passed by this gallery building many times and didn't realize that you can actually enter the gallery. This may be another "hidden gem" for guests at Epcot! There is a relatively short exhibit to walk through that mainly focuses on Norse Mythology specifically the Vikings. The exhibit mainly revolves around some of the main Viking Gods like Thor, Loki & Freyja. Since the exhibit is somewhat small, this exhibit can be walked through fairly quickly. However, the exhibit has been well built out. A large piece of the exhibit is centered around an array of carved figures, as well as several artifacts and exhibits explaining various aspects of Norse Mythology. This exhibit is certainly more educational then entertaining, however, I feel like it was a nice little "mini-museum" type experience within the larger park. One of the things I liked about it is that it's an opportunity to take a break from the crowds! It was cool inside, air conditioned, and gave me time to relax for a little while. Many guests make their way right over to Frozen Ever After next door, as a result, this area can get overlooked! I'm glad I took the time to check it out. It's a cool, low key experience that adds a little depth to the Norway Pavilion!

DON'T MISS THE CULTURAL STORY OF THE BUILDING…read more The Stave Church Gallery is housed in a very impressive looking building in the EPCOT Norway Pavilion. We were disappointed by what we saw inside the building - a single small room with a few artifacts (real or replicas?) with attached stories (ancient Viking myths or Disney movie plots?). Somehow Disney lost us here but during our short visit, we completely missed the story of the cultural significance of the Stave Church. We later learned that the word stave refers to an architectural style using vertical wood posts known as staves. Stave churches were medieval wood churches that date back to Norway 1100s and the EPCOT Stave Church Gallery is a replica of the Gol Stave Church that was built in the 1200s.

What a great museum and way bigger than I was expecting! It cost $8 for admittance and they have…read morebrochures in each section to assist for a self guided tour if you prefer to take your time. The selection was larger than I knew it would be as I thought only of Tiffany Lamps, but it is the glass making, pottery and even art as well! It is a beautiful, picturesque gallery that is worth a look. Only major downside is finding parking but that is really a winter park issue and not the museums fault.

Fantastic and inexpensive attraction in the heart of the historic area of Orlando…read more The largest collection of Tiffany glass in the world and every bit of them are astounding. The self guided tour is fantastic. I did not take advantage of an audio tour. Had I, it probably would have easily been 2-3 hours wandering and looking. Without; it took a good hour. Wide variety of attractions too. Metalworking, painting, glass work, so much more.