Kissimmee Museums

(Kissimmee, Florida - FL, USA)



Kissimmee doesn't exactly have an abundance of museums, so those interested in history or culture should consider traveling the short distance to Orlando or nearby St. Cloud, in order to access a wider variety.

Among Kissimmee's most popular are both the Osceola County Historical Museum and Pioneer Center, and the Veterans Tribute and Museum of Osceola County. For families looking for a fun excursion, the Orlando Science Center offers endless hands-on activities and is easily reached if you have a rental car, via the South Orange Blossom Trail (US-441).


G.A.R. Museum

Address: 1101 Massachusetts Avenue, St. Cloud, Florida FL, 34749, USA
Tel: +1 407 892 6146
Located just a short distance from the city, in neighboring St. Cloud, the Grand Army of the Republic Museum is a facility dedicated to preserving the history of the American Civil War and gives a detailed account of the part that Kissimmee and Osceola County played in the conflict. Visitors to the facility can view a range of artifacts and memorabilia from the Civil War and G.A.R.
Open hours: Tuesday and Thursday - 10:00 to 14:00
Admission: charge

Orlando Science Center

Address: 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, Florida FL, 32803-1291, USA
Tel: +1 407 514 2000
A short drive away is the Orlando Science Center, a 207,000-square-foot / 19,230-square-meter facility that is home to hundreds of interactive displays and experiences, being aimed at introducing visitors to some of the world's most interesting aspects of science.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 17:00, Friday and Saturday - 09:00 to 21:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge

Osceola County Historical Museum and Pioneer Center

Address: 4155 West Vine Street, Kissimmee, Florida FL, 34741, USA
Tel: +1 407 396 8644
The Osceola County Historical Museum and Pioneer Center celebrates the rich heritage of Osceola County, whilst also educating both residents and visitors about its most important historical aspects. Visitors to the center can view original and replica period articles and constructions, including a 1900 general store and an 1898 cracker house.
Open hours: Thursday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00; grounds, Tuesday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children

Veterans Tribute and Museum of Osceola County

Address: 3831 West Vine Street, Unit 68, Osceola Square Mall, Kissimmee, Florida FL, 34741-4650, USA
Tel: +1 407 931 3133
The Veterans Tribute and Museum of Osceola is a small facility in Kissimmee, offering visitors the chance to view artifacts and memorabilia from a variety of conflicts in which the US has been engaged. Objects range from those from the Spanish-American War to others from the recent Iraq conflict.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 12:00 to 18:00
Admission: free, donations suggested

Wells' Built Museum of African American History

Address: 511 West South Street, Orlando, Florida FL, 32801, USA
Tel: +1 407 245 7535
Just a stone's throw from Kissimmee, being located in the neighboring city of Orlando, is the Wells' Built Museum of African American History, once a hotel that hosted some of America's greatest jazz musicians. Now it pays tribute to the scene and successful African Americans, with a modest collection artifacts and memorabilia related to outstanding African Americans from Florida.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge