Orlando Museum of Art, Art museum in North Mills Avenue, Orlando, US
The Orlando Museum of Art occupies an 80,000-square-foot facility in Orlando, expanded in 1997. Its galleries hold more than 2,400 objects, including American art from the 18th century to 1945, Art of the Ancient Americas, African art, and contemporary graphics. The building was designed by James Gamble Rogers III and later expanded by architects Nils Schweizer and Duane Stark.
The museum was founded in 1924 as the Orlando Art Association, establishing itself as an early arts initiative in the region. Over time it expanded its collection to include African art and contemporary American prints.
The museum displays works by emerging artists and photographs that reflect different artistic movements across its galleries. These collections show various forms of creative expression that visitors encounter while walking through the exhibition spaces.
The museum is easy to reach on foot and provides wheelchair access throughout all areas for every visitor. Plan enough time to explore the different galleries and exhibitions at your own pace.
In 2022 the FBI removed all 25 works in the exhibition Heroes & Monsters, paintings on reclaimed cardboard attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat, after their authenticity was questioned. The museum's director left days later, and the episode led to financial strain reported in 2024.
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