Last updated: 2025-04-22
Rainy days and chilly weather don’t mean boredom in Central Florida. From Winter Park’s art havens to Orlando’s quirky museums, indoor attractions offer engaging escapes for locals and visitors seeking unique entertainment experiences.
Whether you’re fascinated by science, art, or local history, the region’s indoor destinations provide immersive activities that showcase Central Florida’s diverse cultural landscape beyond theme park attractions.
Discover amazing indoor adventures across Central Florida!
Featured Indoor Activities in Apopka
- Orlando Science Center (Orlando)
- The Morse Museum (Winter Park)
- RDV Sportsplex Ice Den (Maitland)
- Paint Ceramic Cafe (Mount Dora)
- Alfond Inn Art Collection (Winter Park)
- Chocolate Museum & Cafe (Orlando)
- Seminole State College Planetarium (Sanford)
- Central Florida Railroad Museum (Winter Garden)
Alfond Inn Art Collection (Winter Park)
What to Expect
Integrated contemporary art collection throughout boutique hotel spaces
Description
The Alfond Inn houses an extensive contemporary art collection curated by Barbara and Theodore Alfond, featuring thought-provoking works that explore critical thinking, cultural understanding, and social perspectives. Guests can explore art throughout the hotel's spaces, with most of the Rollins College collection displayed in the hotel's public areas.
Where: Winter Park | More Info: Alfond Inn Art Collection
Central Florida Railroad Museum (Winter Garden)
What to Expect
Largest public display of historic passenger train dining service in Southeast
Description
The Central Florida Railroad Museum preserves regional railroad history through an extensive collection of historic artifacts, dining car china, and railroad memorabilia. Visitors explore comprehensive exhibits showcasing Central Florida's railway heritage, featuring unique displays of vintage train equipment and historical documentation.
Where: Winter Garden | More Info: Central Florida Railroad Museum
Chocolate Museum & Cafe (Orlando)
What to Expect
Twenty-five detailed chocolate sculptures crafted from solid chocolate
Description
Interactive chocolate museum offering immersive tours exploring global chocolate history through 25 intricate chocolate sculptures. Visitors learn chocolate origins, sample international varieties, and enjoy a complementary café with gourmet chocolates, gelato, and Italian coffee experiences.
Where: Orlando | More Info: Chocolate Museum & Cafe
Orlando Science Center (Orlando)
What to Expect
Multi-floor interactive science museum with live demonstrations
Description
Orlando Science Center delivers immersive, hands-on science experiences across multiple interactive exhibit floors. Visitors engage with dynamic displays exploring technology, biology, physics, and engineering through touchable demonstrations and live scientific presentations. The center emphasizes participatory learning for all ages, transforming complex scientific concepts into accessible, exciting experiences.
Where: Orlando | More Info: Orlando Science Center
Paint Ceramic Cafe (Mount Dora)
What to Expect
Custom ceramic painting studio with comprehensive art supplies
Description
Interactive ceramic painting studio where guests create personalized pottery pieces. Visitors select blank ceramics and customize them with vibrant colors and designs. Offers a hands-on creative experience suitable for individuals, families, and groups seeking artistic indoor entertainment.
Where: Mount Dora | More Info: Paint Ceramic Cafe
RDV Sportsplex Ice Den (Maitland)
What to Expect
Multi-rink indoor ice sports complex
Description
RDV Sportsplex Ice Den offers a premier indoor ice skating facility in Central Florida. Featuring multiple ice rinks for public skating, hockey training, figure skating lessons, and youth programs. Provides climate-controlled environment for year-round ice sports and recreational skating experiences.
Where: Maitland | More Info: RDV Sportsplex Ice Den
Seminole State College Planetarium (Sanford)
What to Expect
Full-dome video astronomy presentations with live interactive elements
Description
The Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium offers immersive astronomical experiences through live, interactive shows and full-dome video presentations. Visitors explore star displays, cultural astronomy programs, and deep space journeys across comprehensive presentations suitable for all ages, from preschoolers to adults.
Where: Sanford | More Info: Seminole State College Planetarium
The Morse Museum (Winter Park)
What to Expect
World's largest collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany glass artworks
Description
The Morse Museum houses the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, featuring extraordinary stained glass, decorative arts, and a reconstructed Tiffany Chapel. Visitors explore intricate glass artworks, historical exhibits about Tiffany's artistic journey, and unique American decorative arts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Where: Winter Park | More Info: The Morse Museum
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