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Polk Museum of Art

800 East Palmetto St., Lakeland, FL 33801
863-688-7743
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Ranked #5 of 16 attractions in Lakeland
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Lakeland, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It is not a big museum but worth going into at least once. They also offer great family activities and summer camps. I enjoy going when we stop at the library which is on the other side of the parking lot. More

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Lakeland, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Museum is much better than those found in some larger communities. Changing featured exhibits plus permanent collection. Free on Saturday mornings with children's activities once a month/ More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I have been to this museum many times. While it is a small museum, they make a big effort to get some really great exhibits throughout the year. They also get a nice variety of exhibits. The staff is very nice. The exhibits are always well put together and the overall space is very clean and appealing. The museum also... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

not our thing but interesting exhibit on 2nd floor about people around the world and what they eat and how much space or how little space really that they live in. Great photos. More

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central FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Small but lovely building who delights with revolving art and exhibits of cultural and historic significance More

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Lakeland, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

We are so fortunate to have this museum! There are very interesting exhibits. Tours are available. The gift shop is lovely. It is located right in the same area as the library with plenty of available parking. More

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Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2010

The Polk Museum of Art is definitely worth the trip if you are visiting Central Florida. We have been several times and the exhibits are continually changing and excellent. There are wonderful events planned by the museum including a wine tasting and jazz fest (Red, White and Blues) and an annual, juried art show "Mayfaire" every Mother's Day. A pleasant... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2010
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This museum is a nice, small community art museum in a lovely setting in Lakeland. Good outdoor sculpture garden and a nice collection of American art and ancient Latin American art. Near city library with easy, free parking around the museum. One can easily spend an hour or two here. Good gift shop. More

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