Things to do in Orlando that don't involve a mouse or a super hero
Jack #3 and Jack #4 by Mel Kendrick Sure, almost everyone who comes to Orlando wants to go to the amusement parks. But what is there to do on a rainy day? What if you want some time away from the hustle, bustle, and crowds of Disney and Universal? Well Orlando has some other really good options. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) was founded in 1924, as the Orlando Art Association, a collective of artists who met regularly for group critique and to organize exhibitions. In 1960 they opened a gallery of their own. Their museum began to collect art for a permanent collection, and expanded several times, culminating with a $13.6 million renovation of their space in 1997. The permanent collection at OMA includes American art from the 18th century through 1945, African art, and art from Ancient America. But its main focus is on modern and contemporary art. Triptych by Clarice Smith and Albert Paley Scratch by Alison Elizabeth Taylor Modern Head 1 by Roy Lichtenstein Sound Suit by Nick C...