Museum Affiliations

affiliations

In 2006, the museum was accepted as an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. There are over 200 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations in more than 45 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama, all working together to preserve our heritage, expand knowledge, and inspire learning. Affiliates are of all types: science centers, art museums, historical societies, universities, children’s museums, archives and libraries, and aquaria.

The History Center is accredited by the American Association of Museums, American Alliance of Museums (formerly the American Association of Museums) the highest honor a museum can receive. Through advocacy and excellence, the Alliance strengthens the museum community.

The Orange County Regional History Center is financed in part by the county through its Family Services Department under Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Board of County Commissioners.

About the museum

One of Florida’s preeminent cultural institutions, the Orange County Regional History Center advances its mission to serve as the gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida’s continually unfolding story. With deep roots in Orange County, the History Center opened in 2000 and is operated by Orange County and the nonprofit Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. Read more about our story.

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65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32801 (opens in new window)

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The History Center is located in the restored 1927 courthouse at Magnolia Avenue and Central Boulevard in the heart of downtown Orlando. Parking is available in the Library Parking Garage at 112 E. Central Blvd. across from the Orlando Public Library. Get directions and a map.