Museum Month in West Volusia encourages visitors to slow down and engage with the stories that shaped West Volusia. Whether you’re walking through a historic home, viewing curated art exhibitions, or learning about the area’s natural environment, each visit offers something new to discover about West Volusia. This initiative supports local museums by bringing awareness to their exhibits and programs, reinforcing their role as important cultural and educational resources.
1. African American Museum of the Arts
325 S Clara Ave, DeLand
Wednesday–Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM
2. Barberville Pioneer Settlement*
1776 Lightfoot Ln, Barberville
Monday–Saturday, 9 AM – 4 PM Sunday, 12 PM – 4PM
3. DeBary Hall Historic Site*
198 Sunrise Blvd, DeBary
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM Sunday 12 PM – 4PM
4. DeLand House Museum*
137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand
Tuesday – Saturday, Tours at 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
5. DeLand Memorial Hospital and Veterans Museum
230 N Stone St, DeLand
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
6. DeLand Naval Air Station Museum
910 Biscayne Blvd, DeLand
Wednesday and Saturday, 8 AM – 12 PM
7. Deltona Veterans Memorial Park and Museum
1921 Evard Ave, Deltona
Saturday and Sunday 1 PM – 6 PM
8. Enterprise Museum
360 Main St, Enterprise
Friday – Sunday, 10 AM – 2 PM
9. Gillespie Museum
234 E Michigan Ave, DeLand
Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM
10. Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center
139 E Michigan Ave, DeLand
Tuesday – Friday 11 AM – 4 PM May 1–9, 11 AM–4 PM May 20, 2 PM–4 PM
11. Historical Seville School and Community Center
1591 US Highway 17 N, Seville
Tuesday – Thursday, 2 PM – 5 PM
12. Museum of Art – DeLand*
100 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM Sunday, 1 PM – 4 PM
13. Lake Helen Historical Society Museum
327 S Lakeview Dr, Lake Helen
Thursday and Friday 9 AM – 3 PM, Closed for Lunch 12 PM – 1 PM
14. Lyonia Environmental Center
2150 Eustace Ave, Deltona
Tuesday – Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM Sunday 1 PM – 4 PM
While the few museums noted with an asterisk charge admission, the majority are either completely free or donation-based. Call ahead or check online to verify museum hours and special events, and to provide notice for large groups. In addition to the bingo passport, many museums are hosting special events throughout May to celebrate Museum Month. You can head to the Barberville Pioneer Settlement on May 2 for Playing on the Porches or join the Museum of Art – DeLand for a workshop and artist talk with Taylor Robenalt, whose porcelain sculpture retrospective, Peaks and Valleys, will be on display in the galleries. The Gillespie Museum will host special hours on Monday, May 18, for International Museum Day, featuring a drop-in activity and craft, while the Dolly and Homer Hand Art Center offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection on May 20. Lyonia Environmental Center offers free programs every weekend, and the West Volusia Historical Society has a busy schedule, including a Night at the Museum event on May 9, a history talk about local architecture on May 19, and a Lunch and Learn on May 28. Other institutions, such as the Historical Seville School and Community Center, will host a talk on William Kemble Lente and the Seville Company, while DeLand Naval Air Station Museum and Enterprise Museum encourage guests to check their websites and social media for the latest updates on upcoming programs.
More information on West Volusia County can be picked up at 116 W. New York Avenue in Downtown DeLand, FL, or can be found online. Please call 386-734-0162 for more information.