Orlando Museum Of Art

This is a great little museum with a diverse collection. However, this review focuses on a particular exhibit going on until July 23, 2006. Some of you might remember the book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Well how about just The Art of the Motorcycle. The following was copied from the museums web site: Both art and motorcycle enthusiasts will feel a part of the cultural revolution when The Art of the Motorcycle rolls into the Orlando Museum of Art. Based on the landmark exhibition that opened at the Guggenheim Museum, New York, in 1998 to record crowds, The Art of the Motorcycle explores the motorcycle as both cultural icon and design achievement and offers a thought-provoking challenge to conventional assumptions about art and popular culture in the modern age. It is organized by Wonders, The Memphis International Cultural Series, in association with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York. more

This place is good for a Sunday afternoon to look at some art. There's a little bit of everything and it's really nice and quiet in there so you can think about each peice as your going by it. It's not really bid enough but it is a nice gallery I still wish they had more though. The price is far and there staff is knows quite abit so if you have to ask a question feel free to. more

This is always a great place to spend an afternoon. They keep it up nicely and there is a nice open area out front for a picnic or just relaxing after taking in all of the wonderful masterpieces. They have a permanent instalation with antique pieces which is very educational for kids too. more

I am conflicted about the Orlando Museum of Art. From the standpoint of a small, regional museum, they're doing great - lots of programs to attract the community, creative kids-oriented exhibits. The Good Night Moon exhibit was sweet, and the current Curious George installation sounds like a lot of fun. But is it a museum to attract visitors from far away, or even from neighboring states? No, not yet. The art collection is very small, and can be seen in about an hour or two. If you are a local resident, take advantage of the free admission on Thursday afternoons, or attend a 1st Thursday event with what seems like half of trendy Orlando society meeting and greeting over drinks and themed art exhibits. Overall, the Orlando Museum of Art has a great staff, a smart direction, and good community outreach programs, but is a long way and a large amount of cash short of being a significant regional art collection. Hopefully the swiftly growing city will support this institution and help it become a museum to rival other respected regional museums in the north and east. http://www.omart.org more

The Orlando Museum of Art is growing day by day. At the time I frequented it they had on loan part of Magic Basketball Player Grant Hill's collection. Quite a generous token from Hill, thank you on behalf of the Greater Central Florida community! My daughter loved the Chuhuoly exhibit! The vivid and brightly coloured glass was wonderful! My wish for the OMA would be some permanent exhibit that would interest children. They publish their different shows weekly in the Sentinel and Orlando Arts Magazine, so keep posted for more great exhibits! more