Welcome back to your home for history!

Our doors are open for you to safely visit once again. Following the History Center’s closure on March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our staff prepared for reopening by reviewing the best practices for the well-being of our guests and staff, according to federal, state, and local guidelines, including those of the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Department of Children & Families (DCF).

We have implemented a greatly expanded cleaning protocol of the building and the exhibits. Exhibition galleries and halls are clearly marked with directional signage and wayfinding. In addition to our restrooms, sanitary stations are located on each floor, and public spaces are cleaned on a regular basis each day. Our entry and ticket counter are designed to keep patrons and employees safe, with plexiglass separating our guest services employees from guests. Masks are recommended inside the building. We are in regular communication with other local agencies to assure that we are utilizing best practices, and will monitor the situation carefully. The safety and health of our community are of utmost concern.

We hope you’ve enjoyed connecting with the History Center at home, and continue to do so. On this page, you will find resources and activities for families and adults for learning opportunities and fun, as well as recordings of our virtual programs. Please continue to check this page for updates. For more information from Orange County, click here.

We are happy to once again opening to the public to showcase the stories of Central Florida’s rich history. We think the arc of our local history aligns with our nation’s history, in that regardless of setbacks, we emerge from dark times and move forward toward a better future. We will continue to tell the stories of our history and look forward to again sharing them with you.