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Car Rentals Fort Lauderdale and the Museum of Art
Take in a piece of Fort Lauderdale’s history and culture during your Fort
Lauderdale 15 Passenger Van Rental Car Rentals trip. The Fort Lauderdale Museum
of Art is known for hosting some of the most famous and lavish exhibits
including King Tut’s exhibition! While there are special exhibitions hosted,
you can always expect to see a spectacular display of cultural activities!
The Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale is the second largest exhibition space in
Florida! It is also easily accessible in your Fort Lauderdale car rental as it
is located in the heart of the Arts and Entertainment district in downtown Fort
Lauderdale. It features an ever-changing array of exhibitions. Not sure what to
do with the kids during your vacation? The museum along with an education
program offers art classes in a variety of media and subjects for all ages and
skill levels. And for the adults in the group, the museum offers weekly special
events ranging from jazz concerts to lectures to yoga lessons! You can be
assured that this wont be your typical outing to the museum!
What You Can Expect To See
As you stroll through the 63, 800 square-foot facility you will be greeted
with collections from some of the most notable artists in history. The Museum of
Art Fort Lauderdale is home to the world’s largest collection of art by
impressionist William Glackens. Other art that can be found include the
permanent rotating collection of 20th-century European and American art with
impressive works by Calder, Dali, Picasso, and Warhol; also an extensive
collection of art from the CoBrA movement and important African, South Pacific
and Contemporary Cuban art can be found here.
While not all collections are permanent to the museum you may be fortunate
enough to book your Fort Lauderdale car rental in time to catch one of the
exhibitions hosted by the museum Recent large-scale exhibitions include
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, Diana: a celebration and Saint
Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes, and shows featuring the work of
such diverse artists as photographers Ansel Adams, Clyde Butcher, Maria
MartÃnez-Cañas, and Tony Mendoza; painters Edouard Duval CarriÈ, Enrique
MartÃnez Celaya, and Stephen Scott Young; and sculptor Edwina Sandys.
Concerts, Plays & Film
While the exhibitions attract national and international attention, the
museum hosts much more than just art. The Norma and William Horvitz Auditorium,
located with the building hosts lectures, concerts, plays, films, and other
activities. If time permits, take some time out during your Fort Lauderdale car
rental trip to take in one of the events - you will be glad you did! Some past
events have included: Jazz Impressions Concert; Museum’s Tut Lecture Series;
as well as exhibition openings.
How To Get To There
Because the Museum is located right in the heart of downtown, you should have
no problems finding it during your Fort Lauderdale car rental travels. If you
are coming from I-95, take the Broward Boulevard exit east to Andrews Avenue.
Then take Andrews Avenue south to Southwest Second Street. Go west (right) at
Southwest Second to Brickell Avenue. At Brickell Avenue go south (left) into the
Riverfront complex. Follow the road beyond the valet parking area into the
self-parking driveway on your right.
Where To Park
You should have no problems finding a place for your Fort Lauderdale car
rental as public parking is easily accessible at Las Olas Park Place, diagonally
across the street from the Museum or at the City Park garage at the northeast
corner of the Museum on Southeast First Avenue.
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