Adult Programs
At OMA, we believe art education is a lifelong journey and we offer a variety of engaging learning opportunities for adults of all ages. From guided tours, gallery talks, lectures and accredited courses to up-close examinations, in-depth discussions and art outreach, we have a wealth of information and resources to share for those who are interested....
Art and the Brain
Art meets science in this lecture series led by neuro-oncologist Dr. Herbert Newton.
Art Night Out
Join us for a fun night of art! Bring a date or come alone and meet new friends! Each exciting evening features a different theme. Follow along with an art teacher as you create your own masterpiece!
Art Sandwiched In
An informal lunchtime program with engaging speakers or films held monthly from noon-1pm with coffee and cookies provided.
College Tours
Available for a broad range of areas, including the arts, humanities, education, the sciences, and media. We are happy to tailor a tour to reflect your interest and curriculum.
Docent Training
Share your love of art by becoming a docent! Docent Training involves weekly sessions and includes an introduction to art and its forms [...]
Docent-Guided Tours
Enjoy a special docent-guided tour just for your group! Docent-guided tours are scheduled upon docent availability. We can customize a tour to reflect the interest of your group! Book yours today!
Gallery Talks
Presented by museum curators, these informal talks are offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm year-round.
Highlights Tours
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the “Highlights of the Collection” every Sunday at 1:00pm. Free with paid gallery admission.
Lectures
From scholarly lectures to dynamic panel discussions, this series brings influential artists, scholars, museum curators and art critics to the museum to complement special exhibitions, the permanent collection or related topics in art.
Member Travel
Regional, national, or international trips are planned throughout the year to visit other museums, collectors, and artists’ studios. Please check back for details about the next adventure!
OMA Book Club
The OMA is excited to host a new book club for lovers of literature and art. Each month we’ll discuss a different text in relation to works on view in the Museum.
Outreach Lectures
Outreach lectures make art appreciation and lifelong learning accessible to those unable to visit the OMA.
Sketching in the Galleries
Come enjoy an afternoon at the Museum and become inspired by artwork in the galleries.
Studio One
In these workshops, adults work alongside a professional artist to learn new techniques and establish familiarity with a medium.
Summer Adult Tours
Take a tour with us that will introduce some innovative installations, sculptures, paintings and video which are part of the of the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art.
Summer Arts Society
Join us for a thought-provoking and lively lecture series: Magnificent Obsessions: Celebrities as Collectors, presented by art educator Susan Rosoff.
The Resource Center
In partnership with the University of Central Florida, the Orlando Museum of Art is pleased to provide educational resources for educators, students and families at the Resource Center (TRC).
Writing in the Galleries
Explore connections between the visual and literary arts through this series of writing workshops offered in the Museum galleries.