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Day Trips from Daytona Beach: Art Galleries & Cultural Attractions

The best art galleries, cultural attractions, and creative destinations within driving distance of Daytona Beach, FL. World-class museums, local galleries, sculpture gardens, and artist communities worth the trip. Ratings, drive times, and booking info included.

12 art & culture near Daytona Beach

Imagine Museum: Contemporary glass art, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Imagine Museum: Contemporary glass art

St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Just 2 hrs 33 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.8 stars by 2,716 visitors, a cultural standout with galleries and local arts.

2 hrs 33 min4.8 (2,716)Arts & CultureHistoryAdventure$10 - $30

Best time to visit: Year-round. Check local event calendars for festivals and seasonal exhibits.

Lake Nona Sculpture Garden, Orlando, FL 32827

Lake Nona Sculpture Garden

Orlando, FL 32827

Just 1 hr 15 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.8 stars by 475 visitors, rich in history and well worth exploring.

1 hr 15 min4.8 (475)History$10 - $25

Best time to visit: Year-round. Indoor museums and historic sites are great rainy-day options.

Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Atlantic Center for the Arts

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Just 21 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.8 stars by 154 visitors, a cultural standout with galleries and local arts.

21 min4.8 (154)Arts & CultureAdventure$10 - $30

Best time to visit: Year-round. Check local event calendars for festivals and seasonal exhibits.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, FL 34243

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Sarasota, FL 34243

Just 2 hrs 56 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.8 stars by 9,494 visitors, rich in history and well worth exploring.

2 hrs 56 min4.8 (9,494)HistoryAdventure$10 - $25

Best time to visit: Year-round. Indoor museums and historic sites are great rainy-day options.

Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, FL 32789

Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

Winter Park, FL 32789

Just 1 hr 2 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.7 stars by 589 visitors, rich in history and well worth exploring.

1 hr 2 min4.7 (589)HistoryAdventure$10 - $25

Best time to visit: Year-round. Indoor museums and historic sites are great rainy-day options.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Jacksonville, FL 32204

Just 1 hr 30 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.7 stars by 4,405 visitors, rich in history and well worth exploring.

1 hr 30 min4.7 (4,405)HistoryAdventure$10 - $25

Best time to visit: Year-round. Indoor museums and historic sites are great rainy-day options.

Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville, FL 32608

Harn Museum of Art

Gainesville, FL 32608

Just 2 hrs 10 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.7 stars by 1,018 visitors, rich in history and well worth exploring.

2 hrs 10 min4.7 (1,018)HistoryAdventure$10 - $25

Best time to visit: Year-round. Indoor museums and historic sites are great rainy-day options.

The Maitland Art Center, Maitland, FL 32751

The Maitland Art Center

Maitland, FL 32751

Just 55 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.7 stars, rich in history and well worth exploring.

55 min4.7 (61)History$10 - $25

Best time to visit: Year-round. Indoor museums and historic sites are great rainy-day options.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Just 2 hrs 56 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.7 stars by 475 visitors, a cultural standout with galleries and local arts.

2 hrs 56 min4.7 (475)Arts & CultureHistoryAdventure$10 - $30

Best time to visit: Year-round. Check local event calendars for festivals and seasonal exhibits.

The Mennello Museum Sculpture Garden, Orlando, FL 32803

The Mennello Museum Sculpture Garden

Orlando, FL 32803

Just 57 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.7 stars, a popular destination with plenty to see and do.

57 min4.7 (27)Attraction$10 - $40

Best time to visit: Spring and fall offer mild weather and smaller crowds at most attractions.

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Museum of Fine Arts

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Just 2 hrs 35 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.7 stars by 2,326 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

2 hrs 35 min4.7 (2,326)Food & WineHistoryAdventure$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, FL 33480

The Society of the Four Arts

Palm Beach, FL 33480

Just 2 hrs 57 min from Daytona Beach, rated 4.6 stars by 203 visitors, rich in history and well worth exploring.

2 hrs 57 min4.6 (203)HistoryAdventure$10 - $25

Best time to visit: Year-round. Indoor museums and historic sites are great rainy-day options.

Frequently Asked Questions About Art & Culture Day Trips from Daytona Beach

What are the best art galleries near Daytona Beach, FL?

The best art destinations near Daytona Beach include regional art museums, contemporary galleries, sculpture gardens, and artist colony towns. Check the cards above for top-rated cultural spots with drive times.

Are there free art galleries near Daytona Beach?

Yes. Many galleries near Daytona Beach are free to visit, and several museums offer free admission days or pay-what-you-wish hours. Check individual listings for current admission policies.

What cultural events happen near Daytona Beach?

Art walks, gallery openings, sculpture exhibitions, and cultural festivals run throughout the year in communities near Daytona Beach. Summer and fall tend to have the most events. Check local calendars before planning your trip.

When is the best time to visit art destinations near Daytona Beach?

Art galleries and museums are great year-round. For outdoor sculpture gardens, spring through fall is ideal. Many communities host art festivals and open studio events in summer and early fall.

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