ECHO Tourism - Cultural

Want to live where you can attend performances by world famous European symphony orchestras, or visit top-quality museums with exhibitions by the finest of today’s contemporary artists. Want to take in a rousing musical stage performance by a professional tour group in a world-class theater? Interested in exploring a variety of natural science and history programs conducted by experienced leaders in their fields?

Maybe you think this is only possible in New York or maybe even London. Well, think again…and think Volusia County. In addition to our world famous beaches, Volusia County offers some of the best in cultural opportunities available anywhere. Whether it’s world-class performing arts, stellar art museums or breathtaking natural history and science venues you are looking for, Volusia County has them all. Click here for links to the cultural gems of Volusia.

	Cultural Council of Volusia County In addition to information about this advisory board, this site features the county's Art in Public Places program and includes a local artists directory, information on available artist grants, and an arts map of Volusia County.
	Little Theatre, New Smyrna Beach For more than half a century on State Road 44 at the beach, the Little Theatre has offered productions throughout the winter season. A community-based program with six annual productions, the Little Theatre also encourages student work through a scholarship program.
	Museum of Florida Art, DeLand The Museum of Florida Art provides an exhibition venue for emerging and establish Florida artists, arts education for youth and adults, interpretive art experiences, public art offerings and partnership programming.
	Museum of Arts & Sciences The Museum of Arts & Sciences is the primary art, history and science museum in Central Florida. Located on a 90-acre Florida preserve, the 86,000-square-foot facility is host to more than 30,000 objects including the most complete giant ground sloth skeleton in North America and the largest permanent exhibition of Cuban art outside of Cuba.