Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando

Name: Orange County Regional History Center
Address: 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, 32801-2401, United States
Telephone: +1 407-836-8500

#49 among attractions in Orlando

Museum, History museum, Art museum

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The Orange County Regional History Center is a private non-profit history museum located in downtown Orlando, Florida, United States. Located in the historic Orange County Courthouse, the five-story museum consists of exhibits presenting local and regional history starting from 12,000 years ago. ()

Established: 1942 (82 years ago)Coordinates: 28°32'35"N, 81°22'40"W

Address

65 E Central BlvdDowntown Orlando (Orlando Central Business District)Orlando 32801-2401 United States

Contact

+1 407-836-8500

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Orange County Regional History Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amway Center, Orlando City Stadium, The Beacham, Lake Eola Park.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Amway Center, Orlando
12 min walk • Amway Center is an indoor arena located in Downtown Orlando, Florida. The arena is home to the Orlando Magic of the NBA, the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, and the Orlando Predators of the National Arena League.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Orlando City Stadium, Orlando
19 min walk • Orlando City Stadium, nestled in the heart of Orlando, Florida, stands as a modern mecca for soccer enthusiasts and event-goers alike. This state-of-the-art venue, officially known as Exploria Stadium, is the home ground for Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer (MLS)...
~540 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Beacham, Orlando
3 min walk • The Beacham Theatre is a cinema built in 1921 by Braxton Beacham Sr. in the city of Orlando, Florida. The current address of the theater is 46 North Orange Avenue, and it is located at the southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Washington Street.
0.4 miE
Park, Playground
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
10 min walk • Lake Eola Park is a public park located in Downtown Orlando, Florida. Lake Eola is the main feature of the park. Also located in the park is the Walt Disney Amphitheater, which hosts many community events and various performances year round.
~750 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. James Cathedral, Orlando
4 min walk • St. James Cathedral is a parish church and the seat of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Orlando, John Noonan. The cathedral's patron saint is James, son of Zebedee, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and traditionally considered the first apostle to be martyred.
~980 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Event space
Mad Cow Theatre, Orlando
5 min walk • Mad Cow Theatre began in late 1997 as a simple two-show project among a group of actors/directors in a former blueprint studio in Maitland, Florida.
0.4 miS
City hall, Historical place, Architecture
Orlando City Hall, Orlando
10 min walk • Orlando City Hall is the headquarters of the City of Orlando government. The downtown city hall is a 9 floor, postmodern building constructed by Lincoln Property Company and completed in 1992.
~440 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando
3 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. Luke is an Episcopal cathedral in Orlando, Florida, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Central Florida.
~1990 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando
10 min walk • Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in Downtown Orlando, Florida, United States. It joined the Bob Carr Theater, which originally opened as the Orlando Municipal Auditorium in 1927, to become Orlando's main performance venue.
~1650 ftS
Church
First United Methodist Church of Orlando, Orlando
8 min walk • First United Methodist Church of Orlando is a church located in Downtown Orlando. Founded in 1882, First United Methodist Church has been a presence in Central Florida for over 125 years.
0.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Park Lake, Orlando
22 min walk • Park Lake is an almost round 8.8-acre freshwater lake located within Orlando, Florida. This lake is in a residential area. Fishing, walking and using the playground at Park Lake Park are available activities. Neither swimming or boating are allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Orange County Regional History Center open?

Orange County Regional History Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Orange County Regional History Center?

Nearby attractions include Orange County Library System, Orlando (2 min walk), Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando (3 min walk), St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Orlando (3 min walk), The Beacham, Orlando (3 min walk).

How to get to Orange County Regional History Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orange County Regional History Center:

Bus

Washington & Magnolia • Lines: Lymmo Orange Line (2 min walk)
Central & Magnolia • Lines: Lymmo Orange Line (2 min walk)

Train

Church Street (10 min walk)
Lynx Central Station (11 min walk)