Orlando Museum of Art has 2 free admission days in December: Here's when

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Published  December 11, 2024 5:19pm EST
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The Brief

    • The Orlando Museum of Art is offering two upcoming free admission days in December.
    • The free admission days will allow guests to view current museum exhibitions, attend a gallery talk and an informative lecture, and enjoy a free screening event.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida families can visit the Orlando Museum of Art for free on two days in December. The museum is offering two free admission days, part of its OMA's Access for All program, on Thursday, Dec. 19 and Thursday, Dec. 26.

On those days, the museum will be open from 10 a.m to 8 p.m. and will have special programming and events. People will be able to explore all the museum's exhibitions, hear from guest artists and lecturers, and see a screening of a film.

"We are so proud to have a program like Access for All, because our core goal is to serve as a beacon of creativity, representation and self-expression in the community," said Cathryn Mattson, CEO of the OMA, in a statement.

"Our partnership with the generous Art Bridges Foundation enables us to do this in an accessible and selfless way, something that is truly important to us, especially during the holiday season."

All guests are welcome to view the Orlando Museum of Art's current exhibitions during the free admission days. (Credit: Orlando Museum of Art)

Special activities and events

The Dec. 19 event will feature a gallery talk at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Richard L. Gray, who will share the story behind his renowned guitar collection, as well as a lecture on skate park design at 6 p.m. with Tim Payne, the founder and president of Team Pain Skate Parks. 

Little Giant Chinese food also will be hosting a pop-up event from 5 to 8 p.m. 

The Dec. 26 event will include the return of La Cinomatheque, a collaboration between OMA and the Enzian Theater providing guests with a free screening of the 1967 experimental film "Wavelength" by Canadian artist Michael Snow. 

University of Central Florida film professor Jimmy Schaus will give an introduction before the film, and OMA Chief Curator Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon and Enzian Programming Manager Tim Anderson will speak after the film. 

What's Access for All?

OMA's Access for All program is a three-year funding initiative to increase access to museums across the country and foster engagement with local communities.

What exhibits are on display at OMA?

Guests also can enjoy artwork from OMA’s current fall exhibitions, which include "Golden Legacy," "Torn Apart: PUNK," "PUSH: 80s Skateboarding Photography" and "Front Row Center." All are on display through Jan. 5, 2025.

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