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Line drawing of north facade, which was original entrance to the Museum
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
78 East Granada Boulevard
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
(386) 676-3347
(386) 676-3244
omam78e@aol.com
Wedding Reservations (386) 676-3250

Museum Hours:
    Monday through Friday
         10am to 4pm
    Saturday & Sunday
        Noon to 4pm
    Closed on major holidays
    and between exhibitions

Museum Admission:
    A $2.00 per person donation
    is requested.
    Museum members, senior
    citizens (60 and older) and
    children admitted at no charge.

The Gardens are available for your enjoyment at no charge and are open from sunrise to sunset daily.

To reserve the Gardens or Gazebo
for weddings or special events call
the City of Ormond Beach's
Leisure Department at
 (386) 676-3250.
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Days We Are Open

The Museum is open seven (7) days a week except for major holidays such as New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the day after), and Christmas Day. If you anticipate a visit to the Museum near a holiday, please call (386) 676-3347 to confirm which days we will be open.

The Museum is also closed during change of exhibitions. Please see the Current and Future Exhibitions pages or the Events Calendar for exhibition dates.

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Hours We Are Open

The Museum is open from 10:00AM until 4:00PM Eastern Time on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The hours for Saturday and Sunday are noon until 4:00PM Eastern Time.

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How to Reserve the Gardens or Gazebo

The Gardens and Gazebo are owned and managed by the City of Ormond Beach. Reservations to use the Gardens or Gazebo for special events such as a wedding must be made through the City of Ormond Beach's Leisure Department.  Call them at (386) 676-3250.  Please do not call the Museum for Garden reservations.

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How to Contact Us

The Museum's telephone number is (386) 676-3347.  The fax number is (386) 676-3244. Or send email to omam78e@aol.com.  The mailing address is 78 E. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

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Location

The Museum is located at 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, Florida, USA 32176, which is situated between Halifax Drive on the west and Seton Trail on the east. There is a traffic signal at East Granada Boulevard and Halifax Drive. Get a detailed map from your location to ours using Yahoo!® mapping services at www.yahoo.com.

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Parking

Parking is available along Halifax Drive and in the lot at the south end of the Gardens. The parking lot can be entered from either Halifax Drive or Seton Trail. Follow the paved pathway through the Gardens or use the sidewalk along Halifax Drive to reach the south entrance of the Museum.

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Driving Directions

If driving from west to east on I-4, take I-95 northbound from I-4 and proceed approximately 7 miles to the Ormond Beach/Granada Boulevard exit, which is exit 268 (old exit 88.) Granada Boulevard is also known as State Route 40 (SR40.)  Make a right turn from the exit ramp onto Granada Boulevard. Skip to the second paragraph below for additional instructions.

If approaching via I-95 from the north (southbound on I-95), take the same exit, exit 268 (old exit 88), and prepare to proceed eastbound by making a left turn from the exit ramp onto Granada Boulevard.

Proceed east on Granada Boulevard approximately 5 miles to 78 East Granada Boulevard. Please note that you MUST cross the Halifax River (Intracoastal Waterway). The Museum is located at the second traffic signal after crossing the Halifax River, which is at the intersection of Halifax Drive and Granada Boulevard. There is a Food Lion Supermarket directly across from the Museum to the north and a U.S. Postal Service branch diagonally opposite on the northwest corner. Billy's Tap Room restaurant is just to the west of the Museum. Get a detailed driving map to the Museum using Yahoo!® mapping services at www.yahoo.com.

From US1 (north- or southbound), proceed to State Route 40 (Granada Boulevard) and continue eastbound on Granada Boulevard approximately 1 mile to 78 East Granada Boulevard. See the instructions in the paragraph immediately above for landmarks and links to a map.

From either northbound or southbound State Route A1A (Atlantic Drive), proceed to State Route 40 (Granada Boulevard) and go west approximately one-quarter mile to the first traffic signal, which is Halifax Drive. The Museum will be on your left. We suggest you turn left onto Halifax Drive and use the parking lot at the south end of the Gardens.

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Bus Service

County-wide bus service, called Votran, is available near the north entrance to the Museum. Routes 1A and 1B serve the Museum directly, and each route runs hourly between 6:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Saturday.  Service is also available on Route 1 from 6:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday. Bus schedules are available in most supermarkets, hotel lobbies, public libraries and at the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, 165 W. Granada Blvd.

You may telephone Votran at (386) 761-7700 to confirm route and schedule information. Bus schedules and maps are also available on-line at Votran's website.

The Museum is a short walk from Atlantic Avenue (State Route A1A.) Atlantic Avenue is served by Votran Trolley Service seven days a week during the spring and summer months.

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Accessibility

Both the Museum and Gardens are wheelchair accessible according to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Use the Halifax Drive loading zone to unload wheelchairs. A ramp leads to the Museum's south entrance from the loading zone.  Please do not leave your vehicle parked in the loading zone. There is a parking lot just to the south of loading zone in which to park your vehicle.

The Gardens have wide, paved walkways that are wheelchair accessible, however portions of the hilly terrain may be difficult for some individuals. A wheelchair is available on the Museum premises should you need to borrow one during your visit.

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Funding

The spring fund raiser is called 'Petals and Palettes', and features an auction of art, food, services and other valuable items. The Events Calendar gives the specific dates for these and other events. The Museum also receives funds and/or grants from the City of Ormond Beach, Volusia County and the State of Florida. Please call, write or visit the Museum about additional fund raising, sponsorship and underwriting activities.

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Nearby Attractions

The Museum is approximately one-quarter mile west of the Atlantic Ocean and the beach that was "The Birthplace of Speed".  Driving is still permitted on some sections of the beach. The eastern-most end of Granada Boulevard is a beach-access ramp. Vehicle fees apply, but bicycle and foot traffic onto the beach is free. "Beach Wheels", special wheelchairs that can negotiate sand or surf, can be brought to you by any life guard - just ask. Take a web-cam tour of the beach from Volusia County's website.

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Other Cultural Activities

Other cultural activities in the area include the professional productions presented by The Seaside Music Theater, amateur plays at The Daytona Playhouse and Daytona Beach Community College, unique movies sponsored by Cinematique of Daytona, musical offerings from the Daytona Symphony Society, and the biennial Florida International Festival.  Please check the respective websites or the Daytona Beach News-Journal for dates, times and locations.  Visit the Volusia County ECHO,  Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce or the Daytona Beach Convention & Visitors' Bureau websites for links to many of other cultural activities.

Dining

Billy's Tap Room on Granada Boulevard, is one-half block west of OMAM.  Open most days for lunch and dinner, Billy's is a local favorite with a varied menu and courteous service. Other nearby dining includes the following:
 
Billy's Tap Room 58 E. Granada Boulevard
The Outback Restaurant 135 E. Granada Boulevard
La Crepe en Haute 142 E. Granada Boulevard
Peach Valley Cafe 185 E. Granada Boulevard
TGI Friday's 255 E. Granada Boulevard
The English Rose Tea Room 49 W. Granada Boulevard
Frappe's North 123 W. Granada Boulevard

Numerous fast food and specialty restaurants can also be found on Granada Boulevard and Atlantic Ave (A1A).  Ask a Museum volunteer or one of the staff members for directions or recommendations. The Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce also has restaurant and attraction  information available at their office, which is located at 165 W. Granada Boulevard.

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Hotels

Hotels are plentiful along State Route A1A, known locally as Atlantic Avenue. Visit the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce or the Daytona Beach Convention & Visitors' Bureau websites for links to area hotels, attractions and restaurants, as many hotels offer restaurants that are open to the public.

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This web page was updated on 31-Mar-2008 10:42 PM -0600

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