Free Attractions in Orlando
Rollins Museum of Art
Art museum · Winter Park
A teaching museum with free admission, robust rotating exhibitions, and public tours. Often noted by regional editors for being both serious and welcoming, and complemented by art at The Alfond Inn a few blocks away.
CityArts
Art gallery · Downtown Orlando
Downtown’s anchor gallery inside the historic Rogers Kiene Building. Visit any time, or join Third Thursday for free gallery hops that spill into the street with performances and pop‑ups widely highlighted by local culture press.
The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida
Cultural center · Maitland
A respected nonprofit museum offering free admission and thoughtfully curated exhibitions and programs year‑round. Local news outlets regularly spotlight its educational work and community partnerships.
UCF Art Gallery
Art gallery · The Villages of Camelot
A university gallery with free admission showcasing student and faculty work alongside curated shows. It’s a reliable stop for emerging voices and inventive installations, frequently listed in campus and city arts calendars.
Lake Nona Sculpture Garden
Sculpture museum · Lake Nona
An outdoor art garden featuring works from the Lewis Collection—free to stroll daily. Travel editors have highlighted it for museum‑grade pieces under palm canopies, from Henry Moore to Di Modica’s Charging Bull.
Terrace Gallery
Art gallery · Downtown Orlando
City Hall’s ground‑floor gallery rotates free exhibitions that celebrate Orlando’s artists and milestones. Open daily during business hours, it’s a quick cultural hit in the heart of downtown.
East End Market
Market · Coytown
Audubon Park’s independently owned market hall is free to wander, with gardens, artisan stalls, and frequent community events. Frequently covered by local food writers and neighborhood guides for showcasing Orlando makers.
Orlando Farmers' Market
Farmers' market · South Eola
Since 1987, this lakeside Sunday market has been free to attend and packed with local produce, plants, and crafts. It’s also a people‑watching favorite regularly cited in area roundups of Orlando’s best weekend rituals.
Greenwood Cemetery
Cemetery · Greenwood
A reflective, free self‑guided tour—developed with the city and UCF—sharing stories of Orlando’s past among grand oaks and circular lanes. Local editors often describe it as an outdoor museum of local history.