We have been to the old tree many times but have only gone inside a couple. Today, during a long walk, one of our group had an emergency stop needed and the museum was the closest place. We decided to go in and look around. It was only $5 for adults and $1 for the kids. Many of the exhibits change every few months. The one room had paintings that appear to be backlit but the staff explained the projection lighting they use to achieve the effect. They were very sweet. We had a lovely visit so i guess sometimes when you need to go, you'll end up where you need to be.

The museum itself is really petite with a mainstay collection from a self-taught local artist and a rotating display featuring a new artist every few months. It's okay for an art gallery, but what really makes it for me is their outdoor sculpture garden and trails nearby. You can go along the Orlando Urban Trail up to Mead Garden that is about 1.5 miles from here or to Lake Highland about the same distance away. It's near to the Orlando Science Center and Orlando Art Museum so you could hit these up as well! Also, Better Than Sex Dessert Cafe is around the corner as well.

I see this as one of those best kept secrets of Orlando. It's an absolutely charming museum with incredible galleries to experience. And at only $5 adult administration it's the most affordable cultural experience in town.

It's a bit small, but absolutely worth the $5 they charge to get in. They even have a free day every so often. The collection is fantastic and you can spend as long or little enjoying it as you want, within museum hours. They also have expansion plans, with a model and description of their plans inside the museum. Very exciting stuff! It's a hidden gem in Orlando and definitely worth exploring if you haven't been before or if it's been a while.

The Mennello Museum of Art is owned and operated by the City of Orlando in Loch Haven Cultural Park. Although a small museum with two galleries, it presents temporary exhibitions featuring American art. A photo exhibition on the Underground Railroad opened recently. We learned about self-taught folk artist, Earl Cunningham, whose exhibition is a permanent collection. He has an interesting history: leaving his native Maine and eventually settling in St. Augustine. Cunningham's work uses brilliant colors and interesting perspectives. He painted for over 40 years and was fond of nature, ships and had a fascination with the Seminole Indians. The grounds of the Mennello are a sculpture garden featuring 23 sculptures and adjacent to the Lake Formosa Neighborhood. A self-guided walking map is available in the museum. With the exception of a few pieces gifted to the museum by the artist, the sculptures are owned by the City of Orlando Public Art Collection. Every Sunday, yoga is offered lakeside. Tickets include a pass to enjoy complimentary admission to the museum. Every second Sunday of the month is Free Family Funday - free museum admission all day. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10:30-4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4:30. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Museum admission: Adults $5; Seniors (60+) $4; Students with valid ID and Children 6-17 - $1; Children under 6 and active, retired military and veterans with ID - Free. The museum has plans to add an additional 40K square feet of exhibition to the existing building. Parking is pretty limited; we were fortunate to find a space. I hope parking is expanded with the addition. We spent a couple of tranquil hours on the property; a beautiful place to stroll and be at peace. It is also a great place for kids to run around and burn off energy. We did not know about this lovely spot until we did a TripAdvisor search for things to do near our hotel.

We went on a day when admission was free and they had a children's activity outside. The museum provided all the supplies for the kids to create their own masterpieces! My kids had a great time and got to take their creations home!

We paid our entrance fee and were given a lot of great information by the staff member at the front desk. She was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The rotating part of the exhibit included some fun and unexpected extras. The setting of the museum is beautiful and I would definitely recommend the walk among the sculptures.

The Mennello Museum, housed in the late home of Dr. Phillips’ son… yes, the Dr. Phillips, is home to a beautiful collection of works by the late artist, Earl Cunningham. We recommend stopping by to see this exhibit as it is quite stunning. The use of rich colors and nautical themes are fun to explore. We love being able to dive into pieces like his. From his use of precision brush strokes to the layered paints, his pieces are dazzling when viewed up close. The Earl Cunningham collection was assembled by Michael and Marilyn of Winter Park, Florida another amazing area with cool art museums. The City of Orlando opened the museum with this collection over 19 years ago. Since his passing, his paintings have been acquired by museums and collectors all over the world. It’s amazing that we have so many here in Central Florida. In the sculpture garden, you can explore sculptures galore! These diverse pieces are speckled around the museum’s grounds and shady oak trees. Be sure to take time to fully explore this collection as some of the pieces are also along the Orlando Urban Trail which runs along the museum’s grounds. We visited on the second Sunday of the month when they host their Free Family Funday. This allows for families to visit the museum for free and gain the cultural appreciation for the works that are housed here. The museum, owned by the City of Orlando, is a beautiful member of the local area’s art museums. There are plans in the future to expand the museum. We can’t wait to see the new facility when it’s done so we can check out all the new additions.

At only $1/ticket for students, thus museum is a great deal. The collection is limited, but they have some interesting pieces. Extremely friendly staff, and the lakeside sculpture garden is the perfect place for a picnic.

Fun way to spend a weekend. If you are a Bank of America customer you can visit for free the first full weekend of the month. If your not it’s still very affordable.

Lovely small museum operated by the city of Orlando on beautiful grounds with a number of rotating exhibits. Modest entrance fees.

Small museum. Easy to see in 30 min. Check before going..sometimes great collections. Beautiful outdoor sculptures. Park like outdoor setting is nice..after the museum..

I attended a yoga session in the sculpture garden, which was beautifully landscaped and scenic. Afterward, I explored the museum, which had its own unique charm and majesty. The museum was currently featuring the works of a Pakistani-American artist, which were thoughtfully presented and displayed. Although the museum isn't particularly large, its cozy size adds to its warm and inviting ambiance. Overall, I had a delightful visit and highly recommend taking the time to explore both the grounds and the museum.

Although small, it was a nice little museum to look around and learn some history. The displays were interesting and informative. Don't expect to be here all day. Maybe 2 hours tops. There is a nice small sculpture garden outside as well. You pay a small fee to go in the museum but well worth it.

Beautiful park to walk, relax, and take pictures(Wedding, Sweet Fifteen, and other pics). We choose a day that was cloudy to visit and the atmosphere was at most the best. Parked on the side and took all this pictures of sculptures and them some of us(my husband and I) lol. We had a blast listening to the birds shirping and viewing the turtles peekaboo over the water. Love the experience.

We went on Museum Day and it was soo awesome 👌

They do have family day, which is free. You would need to confirm which days it is available. Various sculptures outside and inside. Beautiful various artists' artwork on display inside

First time visiting and it was an exquisite experience. Looking forward for the new Mennello Museum

This place is a small hidden gem in downtown Orlando. It's located right across from the science center, so if you visit the science center, I'd suggest doing both. The museum is quite small but has a lot of galleries. Not to mention the amazing park outside with all the beautiful willow trees and sculptures. Highly recommend.

Great student discount! Fun exhibits, small size. Quick 30-45 minutes to see everything. I also recommend visiting the enormous, stunning tree outside—it’s a whole art museum of itself.

Intimate and fascinating. Went on a free day with my family, children enjoyed it (free arts&crafts activities for the kids). Staff was friendly and informative. Parking lot is small but plenty of parking near by (parking garage, parking lot across the street).