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 View Polasek's work |
633 Osceola Avenue Orlando, FL 32789 United States +1 407 647 6294 http://www.polasek.org |
This sculpture collection is housed in a Mediterranean-style building that served as home to the renowned Czechoslovakian sculptor from 1949 until his death in 1961. Prior to his Florida retirement, Polasek had served more than 35 years as chair of the Chicago Art Institute's sculpture department. Visitors can stroll through three galleries and a three-acre sculpture garden, gazing on the master's paintings and his classical sculptures. The latter are heroic in style, chiseled with an attention to muscle and sinew reminiscent of Michelangelo's works. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Visit wild birds |
1101 Audubon Way Orlando, FL 32751 United States +1 407 644 0190 http://www.audubonofflorida.or... |
Over the last 21 years, this animal-rehabilitation center has treated and released more than 7,000 birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, vultures and owls. To learn more about these creatures, come by for a visit. Twenty-two species are on view, including the famous bald eagles. The animals here cannot be returned to the wild, mostly because of health reasons. The center also hosts an adopt-a-wild-bird program. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tiffany at Morse |
445, North Park Avenue Orlando, FL 32789 United States +1 407 645 5311 http://www.morsemuseum.org/ |
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art has the most extensive collection of Charles Morse in an enormous 11,000 square feet of space. The brain behind it was Jeannette McKean, the granddaughter of Charles Hosmer Morse. The most important collection here is the Louis Comfort Tiffany which includes leaded glass windows to glass buttons, pottery, jewelery, enamels, mosaics, lamps, furniture and furnishings. Other collections include decorative art, paintings and graphic works. Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art also shows films, holds concerts, and sponsors the famous 'Christmas in the Park'. The museum shop sells books, glass works, and interesting gift articles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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View the work of Earl Cunningham |
900 East Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803 United States +1 407 246 4278 http://www.mennellomuseum.org/ |
This museum is housed in an Orlando mansion, once a private residence, converted in 1998 to show off the work of a single artist, Earl Cunningham (1893-1977). His work is considered "primitive genius." Cunningham, who was a St. Augustine native, attempted to capture the haunting landscapes of the Sunshine State. The Everglades proved a favorite subject. The museum's permanent 50-piece Cunningham collection was a bequest to the City of Orlando by collectors Marilyn and Michael Mennello. In addition to showing Cunningham's work, the museum plans a series of rotating exhibits. Call ahead for admission price and other details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hands-on exhibits |
777 East Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803 United States +1 407 514 2000 / +1 888 672 4386 http://www.osc.org/ |
This glistening structure, highlighted by the dome of the John Young Planetarium, looks like the product of a meeting between Greco-Roman architects and Star Trek engineers. The analogy applies to inside activities as well: the museum strives to teach kids (and adults) about classical science using modern, hands-on, sometimes high-tech activities. With 207,000 square feet, the museum houses 10 themed exhibit halls where patrons can explore the human body, modern technology, the solar system and other topics. Its eight-story CineDome is billed as the world's largest movie theater. It shows large-format nature/technology films. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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