Orlando has a vast array of museums which are rich in history and the arts, but for our list below, we’ve rounded up the most family-friendly venues. These museums are guaranteed to not only entertain the kids, but also provide educational value! It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon during summer break, or if you’re vacationing in the area and are looking for a restful activity in between those action-packed themepark-hopping days!
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Museum of Illusions
Enjoy experiencing the fun of illusions first-hand, with real-life exhibits that will make you feel like your eyes are deceiving you! At the Museum Of Illusions, you’ll find everything from awe-inspiring infinity rooms, to reverse rooms where everything is flipped on its head..literally! You’ll even feel like you’ve been shrunk to a miniature size in their Ames Room. This impressive collection of sets is surprising, laugh-out-loud funny, and thought provoking!
Orlando Science Center
The Orlando Science Center has been inspiring young and old for over 65 years now. They are experts at blending fun with learning, providing hours of engagement and entertainment. Kids and adults alike will love exploring everything that is on offer across four whole floors of fun, and are bound to come away learning something new. You’ll also find exciting temporary exhibits throughout the year, so be sure to check out their schedule online and discover one which piques your interest!
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!
If you enjoy uncovering unique and unusual artifacts, you’ll love Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Inside, you’ll find 10,000 square feet of unbelievable offerings and hands-on fun that’s fantastic for kids of all ages, and those of us who are kids at heart! Ripley’s has been curating curiosity since 1918, when Robert Ripley traveled across the globe in search of the extraordinary and unbelievable. When you visit a Ripley’s venue, you’ll also embrace that same spirit of discovery!
Madame Tussauds
If you love keeping up to date with all the latest celebrity news and happenings, you’ll love mixing with the stars at Madame Tussauds. Find glitz and glam amidst the dazzling sets and disco lights…you’ll even be able to walk down the red carpet yourself! If you’re not so interested in stars from the world of music and movies, and superheroes are more your thing, they have those too, and you’ll be able to take the ultimate selfie with all of your favorites.
WonderWorks
You can’t help but say wow when you’re at WonderWorks! Take your time as you absorb the attraction at your own pace, and take in almost 200 truly awesome exhibits, from the Imagination Lab with activities aimed at kids, to the Extreme Weather Zone where you’ll be blown away for all the right reasons! Stay a little later, and you can catch the Outta Control Dinner Show, where you’ll enjoy entertainment that blends magic with comedy, and an evening meal too!
Try A Different Educational Experience
It’s not just museums where you’ll learn new things, did you know escape rooms can be educational too? At The Escape Effect we have four uniquely-themed experiences where you’ll not only boost your brainpower, but build on your problem-solving skills too…all while having a blast! Our adventures are fun for all of the family, so no matter your age you’ll enjoy getting stuck into solving mysteries, hunting ghosts, taking on mythological greats, or exploring a medieval castle. Accept the challenge and conquer it all!
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