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Orange County Regional History Center

Houses the collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. Located in the restored 1927 Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando, The History Center is continuously distinguished as the area's "Best Museum" and provides dynamic changing and permanent exhibits. From guided tours to children's summer camps, learning is made... Read More
Houses the collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. Located in the restored 1927 Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando, The History Center is continuously distinguished as the area's "Best Museum" and provides dynamic changing and permanent exhibits. From guided tours to children's summer camps, learning is made fun for all ages. Members enjoy a number of special benefits, including discounts and exclusive event opportunities. Read Less
  • 65 E. Central Blvd.
  • Orlando, FL 32801
  • Phone: 407-836-8500

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Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m.

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Dates closed: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m.
Open Year-Round
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Sleepover At The Orange County Regional History Center

Jill Martin, Family Insider

March 26, 2012

This Friday, March 30, 2012, is the first-ever Family Night at the Museum at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando. Bring your sleeping bag for a sleepover complete with food, fun, contests and prizes.... Read More

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Jeanette Scott, Shopping Insider

September 16, 2011

I love anything fashion and shopping, and runway shows are no exception! That's why I'm very excited to be taking part in BRINK magazine's runway event "vitaminwater zero uncapped Fashion Show" in Orlando... Read More

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Events

Retro Game Night

June 1, 2012

Hours: 7:00pm-Midnight

Admission: Members free, non-members $5 cash at door

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

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Play games including Battleship, Candy Land, Chinese Checkers, Clue, Mystery Date, Scrabble, Twister, video games,...

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Summer Camp: Mummies, Tombs, and More

From June 11, 2012 to June 15, 2012

Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm

Admission: Members $110 per child, per week. Non-members $140 per child, per week

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

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Travel back in time and experience the culture and customs of the ancient Egyptians. You’ll...

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Summer Camp: Seussimania

From June 18, 2012 to June 22, 2012

Hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM

Admission: Members $110 per child, per week. Non-members $140 per child, per week

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

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Dr. Seuss is loose at the History Center for a week of silly stores and...

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Summer Camp: Toys, Toys, Toys

From June 18, 2012 to June 22, 2012

Hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM

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

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Go on an incredible adventure through time with games and toys and learn about our...

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Summer Camp: Inventor’s Workshop

From June 18, 2012 to June 22, 2012

Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm

Admission: Members $110 per child, per week. Non-members $140 per child, per week

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

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Who are some famous U.S. inventors and what did they invent? Re-create exciting experiments, electrify...

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Summer Camp: Under the Sea

From June 25, 2012 to June 29, 2012

Hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM

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

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Journey beneath the waves to an incredible undersea world. Learn about creatures in the ocean,...

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Summer Camp: America’s Wonders

From June 25, 2012 to June 29, 2012

Hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM

Admission: Members $110 per child, per week. Non-members $140 per child, per week

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

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Visit America’s wonders: the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, and Niagara...

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Summer Camp: America’s Ancients

From June 25, 2012 to June 29, 2012

Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm

Admission: Members $110 per child, per week. Non-members $140 per child, per week

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

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What is the oldest city in North America? Who constructed the first pyramids in North...

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Orange County Regional History Center

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Beautiful bride Caitlin (McLeod) Shelby is on the cover of Beautiful Bride this month! Caitlin got married at the History Center on May...

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CSI and Spy camps are re-open for registration along with other themes! http://t.co/6bxaOTKo #summercamp

6 days ago

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RT @1059SUNNYFM: PSA: Mummies, Pirates, Spies-@HistoryCtr_CFL is bringing them all to summer camp starting next month! Find out more htt ...

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awesome preview @orlandosentinel of our photographic exhibition opening this weekend. thanks! http://t.co/l0AY0B8s

2 weeks ago

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Thanks to all that made our 7th annual John Young History Maker a success! And congrats to our scholarship winner, Kathryn Bradley!

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Orange County Regional History Center Videos

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Terra Bike.MP4 November 08, 2011

Terra Bike preview from The Serious Art of Make-Believe

Galactic Encounter Day 2011 at the History Center

Galactic Encounter Day 2011 at the History Center August 11, 2011

2,000 people enjoyed Galactic Encounter Day at the History Center on July 30, 2011. See the story from Orange County TV here!

Dr. Rachel Wentz at the History Center

Dr. Rachel Wentz at the History Center May 13, 2011

Dr. Rachel Wentz is returning to the History Center on Wed., May 18, 2011! Bones and Bodies: How Skeletons Unlock the Past with the Florida Public Archaeology Network's Dr. Rachel...

2010 at the History Center

2010 at the History Center February 09, 2011




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