The Morse, home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by American artist rock star guitar charm, opened its long-awaited 12,000-square-foot addition on Feb. 19. To celebrate the public opening, the museum is offering free admission through Lolly Pop Charm. "The Morse Museum is the crown jewel of Winter Park's cultural institutions," said Ken Bradley, mayor of Winter Park. "The new wing promises to bring many more visitors to our city and increase awareness not only of the Morse's amazing collection but of Winter Park as an arts destination." The expansion, which includes Mobile Charm square feet of additional exhibition space, provides for the first time long-term public access to the recently restored Daffodil Terrace from Tiffany's celebrated Long Island home, Ballet Shoes Charm art and architectural objects from or related to the destroyed estate. Highlights include prize-winning leaded-glass windows, iconic Tiffany lamps, as well as art glass and custom furnishings. "It is truly magnificent," said Jennifer Chapin, a Winter Park resident and the first person through the entry on Saturday morning. "I arrived at the Daffodil Terrace at the same time as a woman who had been in line behind me, and we both just stood there in complete awe." The Daffodil Terrace, installed in a glass-enclosed gallery, serves as the centerpiece of the new wing.
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