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Things to do in Mount Dora, Florida (FL): The Best Museums
Mount Dora is a U.S. city in Lake County, Florida. As of 2011, the United States Census Bureau estimates the Mount Dora population at 12,534. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, FL, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founded in 1880, Mount Dora is known for its small town charm. It has many antique shops in the downtown area. The downtown area overlooks Lake Dora. Mount Dora is home to one of three freshwater lighthouses in Florida. It hosts many monthly festivals and is known as the "Festival City."
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1. Mount Dora Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By davesQ624MZ - Wellingborough, United Kingdom
We were stopping in Florida and went for a day trip to Mount Dora. We found the little Historical Society Museum hidden up a side street. It cost just a couple of Dollars for the entrance fee and is quite small inside, but it is crammed full with interesting bits and pieces of history from the area. The building was originally the fire station back in the 1920's and then a jail, so some of the exhibits are connected to the building's origins. The three prison cells are still there to view (or lock someone up in if you wish). The lady that runs the museum is very helpful with answering questions. It took my wife and I around 45 minutes or so to get around and see the items and read their descriptions. Mount Dora was a really nice town to visit and finding the museum was a bit of a bonus for us.
2. Artisans on fifth
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Artisans on fifth, is a Florida not-for-profit artist's co-operative gallery in Mount Dora, Florida. The co-operative features the work of over 25 local area artists showcasing a range of media. Artwork includes:paintings in all media, stained glass, fused glass, photography, woodworking, jewelry, pottery and ceramics.
Reviewed By K3821JWmelissaa - Sanbornton, United States
Happened to choose Mt. Dora to drive through since it was described as pretty. What a beautiful "gift shop" next to the Mt. Dora Center for the Arts. Not a gift shop...an upscale and eclectic artist coop/gallery. Lovely work, friendly people, talented artists! Everything was high quality, and they clearly tried to provide a wide range of options and price levels...from that 10$ must have fused glass little trinket dish to the huge works of art that you (me, anyway) lust after. In that way, it's almost a museum of creative work. Very happy that we found this place!
3. Modernism Museum
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Modernism Museum is dedicated to showcasing the inspiration and design creativity in the largest known collection of Modernist art by some of the most iconic and influential American masters of the craft. The Museum offers an unprecedented collection of Fine Art and Design, one that defines the Studio Crafts Movement, from mid-century works to those being created today. The newest exhibit, "esherick to NAKASHIMA," will focus on the Studio Arts movement and how both Wharton Esherick and George Nakashima used wood to tell a story. This show is a must-see for all who love art!
Reviewed By r1manchester - Concord, United States
Current exhibit "Memphis Design" is outstanding and this musuem has curated it very well. Several pieces owned by David Bowie make up this collection representing Ettore Sotsass, De Lucci, M. Graves, P. Shire,etc. The video going along with the exhibit is very professionally done and very informative. A really good way to spend a couple of hours....you won't regret it!
4. Mount Dora Center For the Arts
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Mount Dora Center for the Arts is a multifaceted community center providing: Fine art gallery exhibitions, Educational programs for all ages and levels, Annual fine-art auction event ("Art of the Deal" every November), Monthly Art Strolls (every 2nd Friday from 6-8pm) and Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival (1st weekend of every February).
Reviewed By starrdeborah - South Miami, United States
We happened to catch an opening of artwork by a number of talented artists. There was oils, acrylics, and pastels. We actually purchased two paintings, by two different artists, and are thrilled with the purchases. They were fairly, and moderately priced (for an original, one of a kind oil, and an original, one of a kind acrylic).
5. Sydonie Mansion
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
