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Embark on a journey and unlock the door to the fascinating history of Central Florida as the center's five-story masterpiece takes visitors back 12,000 years through a series of interactive permanent exhibits, providing hours of fun and entertainment. Among the many permanent exhibits that The History Center has to offer are the following smart, surprising, and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Embark on a journey and unlock the door to the fascinating history of Central Florida as the center's five-story masterpiece takes visitors back 12,000 years through a series of interactive permanent exhibits, providing hours of fun and entertainment. Among the many permanent exhibits that The History Center has to offer are the following smart, surprising, and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

This exhibition will present more than 40 paintings and sculptures from the nation's early years through the 20th century. On display are works by Thomas Moran, Georgia O'Keeffe, George Inness, Herman Herzog, Robert Henri, Charles Sheeler and others.

Contemporary art can include representational imagery, pure abstraction or elements of both. Additionally, artists often borrow styles and imagery from art of the past, other cultures and popular media. Artists whose work will be represented in this exhibition include Ursula von Rydingsvard, John Chamberlain, Frank Moore, Therman Statom, Chuck Close and Howardena Pindell.

Visit these ranibow colored parrots.

One of our reptile experts will give a brief commentary and answer questions. You can also take a walk on the wild side and see a unique and rare Albino alligator.

Come experience the hilarious actions and reactions of Jake and Hanna, our amazing and smart orangutans. Capuchin monkeys, saimang and gibbons swing into action. Upside down, right side up, left, right, top and bottom, they move with amazing agility and surprising speed. Their antics and tactics will delight and astound you. Enjoy a ten-minute presentation about our rambunctious and entertaining primates. A question-and-answer session by one of our Primate experts will follow.

"Konnect with the Kangaroos" at the Kangaroo Paddock.

This comprehensive exhibition of masterpieces from ancient Mexico through Panama that now reside in the permanent collection of the Lowe Art Museum will be accompanied by a scholarly catalogue, lectures and educational programs for the public that highlight and explore the complex relationship between art and the natural world.

'The Changing Face of Art and Politics,' the second exhibition in the ArtLab @ The Lowe series, examines political imagery through style and technique, and the consideration of motifs and narratives that share an affinity over time. On view in the Bermont Focus Gallery, this exhibit was curated by students in the Spring 2010 Museum Studies II class (ARH 508) under the direction of Dr. Joel Hollander.

On display in the Michael and Judi Matus Focus Gallery are 30 photographs by American photographer Frank Paulin. Paulin is recognized for uniquely documenting fleeting human moments of both humor and poetry, particularly against the backdrop of gritty urban scenes.

Enjoy this exciting program featuring one of the Aquarium's animal stars - the penguin. This show takes place in the Coral Reef Panoramic Window area of the Aquarium.

Enjoy this exciting program featuring one of the Aquarium's animal stars - the penguin. This show takes place in the Coral Reef Panoramic Window area of the Aquarium.

Learn about the animals in Shark Bay from the window of the S.S. Tampa. Feel free to ask the diver your shark questions.

This show takes place at the Wetlands Animal Stage.

Observe a biologist feeding the stingrays at the Aquarium's "Beaches" show location.

Observe a biologist feeding the stingrays at the Aquarium's "Beaches" show location.

Learn how to make pottery from scratch. This class is taught by Carolyn Davis.

Learn how to make pottery from scratch. This class is taught by Carolyn Davis.

Adult drawing for beginning to intermediate artists. Learn how to use Berol Prisma Color pencils, charcoal and pastels or just improve your drawing and shading techniques.