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MUSEUMS... Home of the Ringling College of Art & Design!
DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination
and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
Museum of Art |
Naples Museum of Art - Naples
The museum is a 30,000 square foot, three story structure with 15 galleries, a glass domed conservatory
with entrance gates by renowned metal artist Albert Paley and a Persian ceiling by acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly.
It also has a resource room and museum Store. The museum is dedicated to displaying world-class paintings, sculpture,
drawings and other art forms, while providing educational programs and lectures.
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard Call for details: 800-597-1900 |
Shell Museum |
Bailey Mathews Shell Museum - Sanibel Island
Considered one of the world's best shell-collecting areas, is the appropriate location for a museum
dedicated entirely to shells and mollusks and their importance to the environment.
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road Call for details: 888-679-6450
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Edison Museum |
Edison Ford Winter Estate Ft. Myers
There is a 15,000 sq. ft. museum with hundreds of Edison and Ford inventions and objects, video
theatres, and changing special exhibits on the estate. Considered his most original invention, the Phonograph was
patented in 1878. There are over 200 Edison phonographs on display.
2350 McGregor Blvd. Call for details: 239-334-7419
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Warbird Museum |
Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum Kissimmee
Come fly like the aces of yesteryear in some of the most significant military aircraft in history and
prepare yourself for the experience of a lifetime! Whether you want a thrilling aerobatic adventure or a smooth
sightseeing flight, the experience will never be forgotten. Great for first time flyers, nostalgia buffs, modelers
and pilots. You take the controls in the front seat and one of our very experienced instructors will teach you
everything you want to learn about flying these beautiful pieces of history.
Kissimmee Gateway Airport 233 N. Hoagland Blvd. Call for details: 407-870-7366
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Orlando Museum |
Orlando Museum of Art - Orlando
Handling some of the most prestigious traveling exhibits in the nation, this museum hosts special
exhibits throughout the year, but even if you miss one, it's worth a stop to see its rotating permanent collection of
19th and 20th century American art, pre-Columbian art dating from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1500, and African art. Allow 2 to
3 hours.
2416 North Mills Ave Call for details: 239-334-7419
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Polasek Gallery |
Polasek Sculpture & Gardens Winter Park
Albin Polasek's art career is shown in the Main gallery, residence and chapel, featuring the works of
various artists and private collections. Lakeside gardens are home to dozens of sculptures scattered through the three
acres of rich Floridian gardens, highlighting seasonal plantings, greenery and unique exotics. A forty minute walking
tour is available.
633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park Call for details: 407-647-6294
Overnight Lodging
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Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of
Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key,
Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key
are the perfect
home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return
visits & Eventual Relocation |
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