Just by luck went to the Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden as they were wrapping up a week of... read more
Hi Renee,
If you head east from the museum (turning left instead of right when you leave), you'll find plenty other restaurant options.
Just by luck went to the Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden as they were wrapping up a week of... read more
The guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the artist and his life. Beautiful setting... read more
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Just by luck went to the Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden as they were wrapping up a week of Winter Park Paint Out event. The works were displayed throughout the museum, with the artists there to discuss their work. What a treat! Then...out to the...More
The guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the artist and his life. Beautiful setting. Lovely views. Winter Park is a lovely community and the shops and restaurants are great too. Makes a great day trip Signage to find the museum could be a bit better
Be sure to see the Polasek Home and notice his amazing hand carved nativity! Lovely grounds and on a pretty Florida day a great spot for shutterbugs.
We recently visited the museum and gardens and had a wonderful, knowledgeable docent to guide us through Polasek house/studio, The extent of the collection is vast and with the commentary really gives a visitor an understanding of this artist and his life. There is also...More
This is a small museum, offering a tour of the house, but we did not take advantage of that, due to time limitations. The current exhibit, by Haitian Mystic Frantz Zephirin is fascinating. This exhibit ends April 16, 2017. The gardens, with numerous sculptures, are...More
this studio/home/garden evokes the spirit of an inspiring life. albin polasek came to this country as an anonymous immigrant and became a celebrated sculptor. a stroke paralyzing him on one side did not stop him from continuing along this path.
The museum was the home and workshop of Czech artist and sculptor Albin Polasek. The admission price is very modest and a guided tour is available at no additional cost. The guide is extremely knowledgeable and personable and the 45 minute tour was interesting and...More
A cliche, sure, except the immensely multi-talented artistic genius Albin Polasek lived it out. Literally too much to tell here. Just visit. You'll never forget it.
View sculpture in natural settings fit for work like the Resurrected Christ and young boy knocking on the door. It sets you up to ponder the infinite as you gaze at the lake and back to the work. Indoors you'll find his earlier work and...More
the property is absolutely beautiful and full of things to look at. Very nicely done. IF on a hot day, make sure you bring water as it can be quite hot.
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