Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art

For centuries, painters sat on dewy tree logs in meadows and art studio stools across Florida creating what has become the biggest collection of Florida art on display for the first time at the new Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art that just opened this February!

 

Over 400 works show long-gone buildings and serene scenes of the Florida landscape, capturing sunrises, birds in flight, and blossoming wildflowers. The works cover a 200-year span of Florida dating back to the 1700s.The entire collection is comprised of 2600 works of Florida art. It will take about 10 years to rotate all of it through the museum display. 

In addition to a large gallery space including a mezzanine, which showcases the collection’s signature pieces, the innovative Museum includes 6 changing galleries ranging from 900 to 2,000 square feet: the Florida Weather Gallery, the Florida Communities Gallery, the Volusia County Gallery, and more. There are also conference and education rooms, a café with outdoor seating and a gift shop.

The Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum is on the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS) campus on Nova Road. Admission is $10.95 for adults, $8.95 for seniors and students. Hours are the same as those of MOAS: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. The first Tuesday of every month offers free admission. 

The Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art is a true jewel in the Greater Daytona Beach Area. You can literally spend hours immersing yourself in beautiful art and Florida history. Whether you are visiting or live here permanently, this museum is not to be missed! More Info

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Soon it will be too hot to do anything fun outside. If you live here all year round, or if you are considering relocating to the gorgeous Central Florida Coast, read on for one of many cultural activities that are offered in our area!

Florida History, Americana, a children’s museum, a planetarium, art and science exhibitions, a visible storage space, and much more are offered at the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS). Located on South Nova Road in Daytona Beach, MOAS’s group of buildings is a treasure trove of cultural gems. 

Hours and Admission: The museum is open Monday – Saturday from 10am-5pm, and Sundays from 11am-5pm. Admission is $12.95 for adults, 10.95 for seniors, and $6.95 for children. Or you can become a member and get in free anytime!

Free First Tuesdays - The first Tuesday of each month, MOAS offers free admission (planetarium not included) to Volusia County Residents with proof of residency!

The Museum’s new, state-of-the-art Planetarium

One Planetarium show is included with the purchase of your Museum admission ticket.

Additional Planetarium shows or Planetarium shows without Museum admission are $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children. 

The planetarium offers a large variety of shows between 20-40 minutes long (Find out more here). Laser shows accompanied by music, spectacular sky views enjoyed in comfortable chairs, live and interactive shows that are both educational and entertaining – this Planetarium is truly spectacular!

Children’s Museum

The Charles and Linda Williams Children's Museum is the only hands-on science center between Jacksonville and Orlando. The 9,300 sq. ft. addition to MOAS opened November, 2008.The Children’s Museum houses interactive exhibits that demonstrate various principles of science - including a raceway where kids can build their own vehicles, doctor and radiologist exhibits, tennis ball launcher, video light microscope, make believe pizza parlor and more!

 

Our annual Summer Learning Institute offers children’s camps from in June and July. They focus on art, science and history, with many integrated learning experiences for students. All classes are taught by education professionals with many years of teaching experience.Click here for more information

So you see, MOAS has something for everyone. Make sure to sign up for their newsletter so you are informed of the newest exhibits, displays, and events! To find out more about the incredible Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, which is the newest addition to MOAS, click here. 

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Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Being mostly surrounded by water, Florida has many lighthouses. The tallest of them all is the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, right here in the Greater Daytona Beach Area! It was completed in 1887 and is 175 feet tall. You can find it in the darling little town of Ponce Inlet that has a lot more to offer than only this majestic lighthouse. 

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To visit, you can climb the 203 steps to the top and enjoy a 360 degree stunning view of the ocean and the land, including protected sand dunes. On the grounds, you can find a rare Fresnel Lens Exhibit, artifacts of the life of the lighthouse keeper of yore, shipwreck pieces, and a nifty gift shop.

International Museum Day at the Lighthouse

The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is proud to be a part of the International Museum community.  Museums are the story-tellers of a community's cultural heritage and collective memory.  On May 16, visit the lighthouse for activities and workshops designed for children and families – regular admission applies.

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Climb to the Moon!

Sunday, May 3^rd - 6:45 PM to 8:30 PM

Climb to the Moon is offered only once a lunar month when the moon is at its fullest. Participation is limited to 25 guests per event. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $25 per person. The old lighthouse keeper will lead you on your journey into the past to discover the unique history of this National Historic Landmark. Ascend the 203 steps to the top to witness the moon rising at 7:47 p.m. and the sun setting at 8:01 p.m.

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The Ponce de Leon Lighthouse is open daily from 10am-5pm with extended summer hours. Admission is $5 for adults and includes access to all sights on the grounds.

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While you’re there, take a leisurely stroll and discover boat ramps, casual restaurants, the Marine Science Center, the Ponce Inlet itself, the jetty -  not to mention the beautiful beach!

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