The best arts & culture spots in Daytona Beach

“Step inside the 1910 Merchants Bank-turned-museum and let Halifax Historical Museum hit you with hometown pride. The summer exhibit, Southern Rock & The Sound of Daytona, spotlights the Allman Brothers, the Peabody, and the Bandshell, plus a concert-style listening lounge that’s straight-up fun.”

From the Daytona Beach newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens pairs rotating exhibits with serene memorial gardens honoring veterans, a quick creative reset close to home. Swing by this week for fresh shows, peaceful garden strolls, and easygoing classes for adults, kids, and veterans.”

From the New Smyrna newsletter, August 7, 2026

“ArtReach Orlando turns art into a healing superpower for local youth, and their public programs make it easy to plug in too.”

From the Orlando newsletter, August 3, 2026

“If your week needs a little sabor, Wepa Dance Studio teaches beginner and intermediate salsa that makes social dancing feel natural and fun. Head over this week to learn fundamentals, sharpen your turns and timing, then level up with their Ladies Team for choreography, confidence and that unstoppable dance-floor grin.”

“5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits.”

“Free-admission historical landmark housed inside The Angebilt Building.”

“Historic 1880s brick-&-granite lighthouse with inlet views & a museum with artifacts & exhibits.”

“Local museum showcasing military memorabilia, artifacts, and uniforms, plus a library.”

“Aquarium/marine museum with exhibits, display tanks & rehab area for endangered/threatened animals.”

“Small museum dedicated to American art, with a lakeside sculpture garden on its manicured grounds.”

“Company specializing in the restoration and repair of historic wood and steel windows.”

“Vast museum filled with classic, rare and famous cars and TV vehicles.”

“Daytona State College museum of permanent & rotating photo exhibits, plus educational programming.”

“This museum dedicated to the Titanic offers artifacts, re-creations of the ship & guided tours.”

“Visiting exhibits join modern American graphics & African artifacts in a contemporary space.”

“Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists.”

“Museum devoted to Vietnam War era military equipment, memorabilia, and veterans.”