386 Museums 3

Museums 3:

Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens- Is a showcase for paintings, drawings, video, mixed media, photography and three-dimensional works of art. The Gardens continue to thrive, and changing seasonal displays add to the beauty of the permanent plant collection. The Emmons Cottage is one the few remaining structures from the early days of Florida’s development. World War I and World War II monuments reside on the property. Hours: Mon.- Fri., 10am to 4pm, Sat. & Sun. 12pm to 4pm, Closed: major Holidays and between exhibitions. Admission: $2.00 donation per person. Museum members, senior citizens (60 and older) and children admitted at no charge. The Gardens are also no charge & open from sunrise to sunset daily. Info., Phone: 386-676-3347, Location: 78 East Granada Blvd.

The Mary McLeod Bethune Home-Museum: Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) one of the best known figures of modern African American history. She lived in the two-story frame home that was built about 1914.until her death. The museum home with memorabilia from her life and work, houses her books, personal papers, trophies, plaques, and photographs. She also had an extensive collection of elephant figurines, an animal she admired for its strength and powers of memory. The Mary McLeod Bethune Home that she willed to the American people and her grave are on the campus of Bethune-Cookman College. Open: Mon. and Wed. 9:15-11:30am, Tues. 1-2pm and Thurs. 1-4:30pm, Fri. 10:15-11:30am 3-4:30 p.m. Tours are limited to 20 persons at a time. It is best to visit while school is in session, Sept.- July. Location: 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach

The African Museum Of The Arts: The Museum houses a revolving gallery where visitors will find works of both established and emerging artists. The Museum is also the home to a permanent collection of more than 150 artifacts, including sculptures and masks from countries of Africa. It is the only museum in the area devoted primarily to African American cultures and art. Free Admission, *Please schedule tours in advance for more than 10 visitors. Hours: 10am- 4pm, Thurs.- Sat., Location: 325 South Clara Ave., DeLand, Phone: 386-736-4004