Winter Park

Winter Park is a city near Orlando, Florida. It’s known for its abundant outdoor spaces like leafy Central Park. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art showcases glass art by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Overlooking Lake Osceola, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens displays works by the notable Czech-American artist. By Lake Virginia, Cornell Fine Arts Museum shows antiquities and contemporary works.
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The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
1. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
4.8
(2528)
Art museum
Museums
Historic, family-friendly museum featuring extensive Tiffany collection & special exhibits.
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What a gem! Literally - the inside glows from all the colored Tiffany glass. This is a museum almost totally dedicated to Louis Comfort Tiffany - his stained glass windows and lamps, paintings, and even his house, though there are other art deco era artists in the mix. One side has huge illuminated windows and a room of unusual pottery, in the other direction are lamps and painting and period furniture. Then there's a whole wing that somewhat recreates the house Tiffany retired to, with whole rooms and areas as they were, plus a room on his whole history. Don't miss the video room off the foyer/entrance area to start and make sure to leave through the artsy gift shop. There is free parking next to the museum and plenty of shops and restaurants in the immediate area. The ticket price is remarkably low, it seems to be still funded by the fortune of the woman who put the collection together.
Tremendous collections and beautifully curated! Don’t miss the far back displays of the Tiffany home pieces and of course the stunning chapel. This was so much larger than I originally imagined it would be and I feel like you could visit multiple times and see new things missed on previous visits. They’ve done a wonderful job providing details and history, and we’ll definitely be back for a re-visit!
What an amazing museum. I am a lover of everything glass and this place blew me away! The care and detail shown to restoring pieces (and entire rooms) is amazing. Thank you for sharing this with the world. I'm sure LC Tiffany is very pleased to see his art live on and be enjoyed. I will be back!
Impressive museum with magnificent artwork and fascinating history, but I am a frequent museum attendant and have never experienced such intrusive security guards. I felt as though my personal space was encroached upon multiple times and like I always had eyes on me. We still thoroughly enjoyed our visit, but I can definitely see how it’s thrown others off. The peacefulness of museums is paramount to me and the interferences made it a little tough to feel serene and impeded my ability to immerse myself. I doubt I would return due to this. There is also not enough in the museum to justify multiple trips anyway—we were able to soak in what was available during the few hours we were there, and we read practically everything. Despite all my grumbling above, it was a lovely stop and I would highly recommend to anybody looking for some beautiful art and history in the area.
I loved this museum! The Tiffany glass collection was amazing and so were the other pieces showcased. There's free parking for the museum and a giftshop as you exit. They have the miniature version of some of the Tiffany lamps. The bathroom was super cleaned and the place and surroundings are well kept. The entrance fee was $6 for adults. I will definitely go back.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Morse Museum. The collection of Tiffany art was spectacular and we learned so much!! Take your time as you meander through the variety of galleries. I highly recommend the experience.
I grew up in Winter Park but this was our first time going to the Morse museum. To hear the stories of Tiffany and the beautiful artwork was pretty amazing. I really enjoyed this experience with my family.
Afternoon at Tiffany's parking on upper floors across the street. Great samples of artisans and great works large and small. The story of this creative family is presented.
Central Park
2. Central Park
4.7
(1624)
Park
Nature & Parks
An 11-acre park with fountains & a rose garden, plus seasonal events & festivals. No dogs allowed.
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Very nice community park bisected by a rail line. A good bit of open grassy areas, dotted by fountains, shrubbery and walkways throughout. It runs along Park Avenue which is somewhat of an upscale shopping and restaurant district. Nice for a stroll, a meal, and some window shopping. Worth the drive.
Orlando, FL. It’s so clean, open, and adorned with well-cared-for flowers! This park is a beautiful invitation to roam and take photos and dream.
I love this park. It's so cozy and quaint with beautiful scenery and a beautiful Rose garden and a beautiful fountain. Me and my children came here in the SunRail and we plan on coming back again. It's also so very wheelchair accessible..
This is a nice park to walk around, I feel safe doing so. It has a relatively large park to walk around and a large strip of shops/restaurants right beside it . Including ice cream shops. There is also train connected along the side of the park that drives by often.
This is a very beautiful, quiet park across the street for Park Avenue in Winter Park. Many events are held here and across the street are restaurants, and shopping. It is a nice area to enjoy for lunch, shopping, and visiting museums. The train station and parking a nearby parking garage as well as charging station for electric cars.
Very peaceful and full of beautiful flowers. I also love how many restaurants and delightful dessert places they have around it
Flowers are lovely. Always like the atmosphere of this park.
In 1881, Loring Chase and Oliver Chapman purchased land for the development of the town that became Winter Park. Influenced by their New England roots, they designated land for a town square. Central Park was then created as the center of the downtown business district. It also served as the welcoming first impression to the wealthy winter visitors arriving from the north by train. In 1911, Central Park was gifted to the city by Charles Hosmer Morse, President of Winter Park Land Company. The land transfer came with the provision that Central Park would remain a perpetual gift to the residents and guests of the city. To guarantee such, the deed expressly states that any supplemental use of the land other than as a park, would cause the land to revert back to the Morse estate. Since its founding, Central Park has served as the community's centerpiece for concerts, art festivals, picnics and major town events. With its multiple fountains and sweeping oak trees, the greens also serve as a quiet refuge making Central Park the heart of Winter Park.
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
3. Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
4.7
(563)
Museum
Non-profit organization
Museum in a historic home showing sculptures & other work by Albin Polasek, plus Lake Osceola views.
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Visited this museum and gardens located near a big beautiful lake and It was absolutely wonderful having a different atmosphere than other gardens seeing the sculptures all around.. loved it and enjoyed a lot! It is worth visiting this place in Winter park, FL.
This museum ended up being an unexpected joy! Albin Polasek, the artist who sculpted the man carving himself out of a block of stone, retired to Florida and had his studio (and marriages) here. It's interesting to see it as his home, and to see the art he created here. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative and made it all very interesting. There's a short video as part of the tour, plus a chapel and the sculpture garden in the back, and a small gallery space for new and emerging artists. The current artist, Kenyan Njeri Kinuthia, is very interesting. The ladies that work here are super nice and pointed me towards the Alfond Inn for more art. Everyone here was extra friendly.
We had an amazing experience in the Albin Polasek Museum. It transported us back in time and you can enjoy some beautiful gardens, with views at the lake. We took advantage of BoFA Museum on Us opportunity to check it out and we don’t regret. Very quick visit as the galleries are not too big and gardens are a quick walk, however you can spend some time admiring nature and the artifacts in display.
This place was great. All staff was wonderful. The grounds were very well maintained, seating area, benches, docks plenty of it. You could take a boat tour for 20 and a beautiful lake. It was 10 to get in, free if you have an EBT card. The tour was given by a wonderful young lady. A must see with some history on Albin.also.
Quaint art & sculpture museum right on a lake. Parking lot on site as well. I recommend getting a tour guide but if you can’t they have an audio guide through an app. The pamphlet on the museum has fun activities like sculpture scavenger hunt and “pose like the statue.” We bought our tickets through Groupon.
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens is a hidden gem in Winter Park, full of history and art. The museum is located in the former home of Albin Polasek, a renowned Czech-American sculptor. Amazingly, the house was originally built on the other side of the lake and was moved across the water to its current location! The collection includes Polasek’s most famous sculptures, showcasing his mastery of form and emotion. The surrounding sculpture garden is absolutely stunning, with beautiful pathways and lakefront views. I attended a wedding here, and it was a truly magical experience—the setting is perfect for special events. From the lake, you can also see parts of the gardens, adding to the charm of the place. The museum offers a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere, great for a relaxing visit. If you love art, history, or just beautiful scenery, this is a must-see spot in Winter Park!
Small, but full of nice sculpture and on a very lovely plot on the lake. A Czech born American success story.
I had been meaning to come to the museum to check it out and learn more about the art that is held here. I did not know that Albin had a stroke and had his full left side paralyzed. He turned to art to create beautiful things to be useful and enjoy his new hobby. Pretty interesting. As for the museum, it is pretty small and the house on site is not open. The rotate the exhibitions and those are shown inside the house. I was greeted by a very nice, friendly and attentive gentleman and he gave me good information. After you see the inside of the museum, you go to the gardens which lead to one of the biggest lakes in Winter Park. As you stroll through the gardens, you will see many of the sculptures that the museum holds. It is a peaceful walk and it is nice how it blends garden, sculptures and lake. It was a nice little museum to visit and do something different.
Rollins College Hamilton Holt School
4. Rollins College Hamilton Holt School
5.0
(1)
Adult education school
Sights & Landmarks
Rollins Museum of Art
5. Rollins Museum of Art
4.6
(479)
Art museum
Museums
A permanent collection & temporary exhibitions of thousands of works of art, dating back centuries.
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I really liked this museum it was fun stop in Orlando! The exhibits were interesting, interactive, and immersive. I def recommend everyone coming and checking it out at least once and the best thing is this museum is free! There’s also a nice little gazebo in the back of the museum with a beautiful little garden you can walk around and check out.
Rollins Museum of Art is a small but wonderful museum located on the beautiful campus of Rollins College. Originally founded as the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, it holds a growing collection of over 6,000 works — from European Old Masters to contemporary pieces. Admission is free, and there’s convenient parking nearby, making it easy to visit anytime. The exhibitions rotate regularly, keeping the experience fresh. Right now, the “Printing the Revolution!” show on Chicano graphic art is bold, thought-provoking, and beautifully curated. The surrounding campus is charming and walkable, perfect for a relaxing stroll after your visit. There’s also a cozy art studio for families and kids to get creative, and a small gift shop with charming and unique finds. A perfect cultural outing for locals and visitors alike!
This is a decent free museum with contemporary art on the campus of Rollins College. There is some fun stuff in here, and you can cover it all in around half an hour. There's far more from the Rollins collection over at the Alfond Inn, which is also free to walk around. I suggest doing both. Parking is only about 5 dedicated spots across the roundabout, otherwise, it's whatever you can find on campus. And even in the summer, that wasn't easy! I drove around for a bit before I caught a space someone was leaving.
I took my family to this museum to introduce them to the art world, and it was a good choice. The bright hallway with arched windows created a warm welcome. A LEGO table let them build and play creatively, which they loved. Inside the Jeannette Genius McKean Gallery, we explored beautiful photographs and colorful stained glass windows. My kids even sketched their own versions of the art - fully engaged and inspired. This museum blends creativity, beauty, and family fun. A great place to make lasting memories while discovering the joy of art together.
Wanna relaxing and peaceful time at a museum? This is the place to go. You can see the whole thing in less than an hour.
We walked around the lovely campus of Rollins College after riding the Sunrail from Debary, FL. We went to the history museum first after exiting off the Sunrail and learned where the Rollins Art Museum was. Then we strolled down to Rollins after shopping and eating lunch and found the Art Museum situated among live oaks near a lake. It located in an easy to find place with limited parking nearby. We are glad we walked and didn't have to bother with parking. It is an easy walk from the train station. The Museum is free and we visitied during the week and we were the only two people in the museum. It is small but, the displays were interesting and educational, the staff was friendly and welcoming. They even had hands on art area for children which I thought was a nice way to teach children about art. The building is lovely and situated among large oak trees near a lake. We walked behind the museum and around the lake and enjoyed the view. It is a very peaceful and pleasant atmosphere. The bathrooms are clean and going to an art museum in the summer is a great activity as it is air conditioned and cool. A great escape from the heat. I enjoyed the art exhibit on women and masks and found it thought provoking and interesting.
Great experience walking around enjoying the artwork. There's an area in the front for kids to be creative and build something with legos.The grounds in the back of the building have a great area for taking pictures of the lake,nature, and gazebo.
Had to go here for a "museum visit" assignment, and I definitely loved my time here. Loved seeing all the artwork and learning about them and the artists who made the artworks. Brought some books and Got a free book about most of the museum's collection which was a really nice bonus/extra souvenir. I need to go to the Cornell art gallery next time I go. Definitely will be back soon.
Kraft Azalea Garden
6. Kraft Azalea Garden
4.8
(1908)
Garden
Nature & Parks
5.2-acre secluded lakefront public grounds featuring the Exedra Monument & massive cypress trees.
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Pictures and videos do not do justice. It’s gorgeous. My dog loved the walk. It’s nice and shady. Sat on the fishing pier and enjoyed the nice weather.
I found this place at random on a first date and it almost felt like a fairytale. I’m telling you with something straight out the movies, everywhere you looked was a beautiful tree and a wonderful shaded spot and if you didn’t see a beautiful tree, you saw an amazing view waterfront. I’m so glad to stumble on a place like this and will forever be marked as something magical.. 10/10 recommend.❤️ (my photos don’t do it justice, just was stuck in the moment)
Came here to check out volunteer opportunities, and I am absolutely sounded and astonished, beautiful beautiful acres of long long trees and you can also dine here as well. There a spot to dim it overlook the water overlooks housing on the water absolute beautiful would definitely come here again.
This was a delightful park, lots of people here taking pictures for special events. It's nice and cool under the trees and there are plenty of benches and cute little areas
Free park, open to the public. Very calming. Full of trees that are probably over 60 ft and covered in moss. Lots of park benches throughout, with plenty of shade.
As a photographer, I can say with complete confidence: Kraft Azalea Garden is one of the most magical locations for photo sessions in Winter Park. I’ve photographed couples and families there, and the results always exceed expectations. The garden has incredible natural light, with towering trees draped in Spanish moss that create a romantic and timeless atmosphere. The lake in the background offers stunning reflections at sunset, and the Exedra, the stone arch monument, is the perfect focal point for elegant and striking compositions.
Beautiful and peaceful walk. Not much in the line of flowers this time of year (September) but beautiful place nonetheless
Took our wedding photos here what a beautiful place it definitely made that moment one of my best memories pictures turned out great everything about this garden was amazing!
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Winter Park is a city near Orlando, Florida. It’s known for its abundant outdoor spaces like leafy Central Park. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art showcases glass art by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Overlooking Lake Osceola, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens displays works by the notable Czech-American artist. By Lake Virginia, Cornell Fine Arts Museum shows antiquities and contemporary works.
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