Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland

Name: Polk Museum of Art
Address: 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, 33801-5529, United States
Telephone: +1 863-688-7743

#8 among attractions in Lakeland

Top attraction, Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is a private, non-profit, and nationally accredited art museum in Lakeland, Florida. It is a member of the Florida Association of Museums, is ranked among the top art museums in the state of Florida, and is a Smithsonian Affiliate. Admission to the museum is free to the general public. On June 1, 2017, the Polk Museum of Art, a private community museum, entered an affiliation agreement with Florida Southern College in order to advance the mission of both entities and better serve the community. ()

Established: 1966 (58 years ago)Coordinates: 28°2'14"N, 81°56'54"W

Address

800 E Palmetto StEast Lake MortonLakeland 33801-5529 United States

Contact

+1 863-688-7743

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Day trips

Polk Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Lakeland Center, Child of the Sun, Polk Theatre, All Saints' Episcopal Church.

0.9 miW
Sport venue, Convention center, Sport
The Lakeland Center, Lakeland
24 min walk • The RP Funding Center is a multipurpose entertainment complex in Lakeland, Florida, comprising a convention center, arena and theater. Currently, it is home to the Florida Tropics SC of the Major Arena Soccer League and the Lakeland Magic, the Orlando Magic's affiliate in the NBA G League.
0.5 miS
Museum
Child of the Sun, Lakeland
12 min walk • Child of the Sun, is a collective of buildings for the campus of the Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Also known as the Florida Southern College Architectural District, it was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright from 1941 through 1958.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Polk Theatre, Lakeland
18 min walk • The Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida is a historic theater located at 121 South Florida Avenue. The 1,400-seat theatre was built in 1928 after the local business "boom" of the town had ended and despite the fact that the population was only 15,000 inhabitants.
0.6 miNW
Church
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Lakeland
15 min walk • All Saints' Episcopal Church is an Episcopal Church in Lakeland, Florida, United States. It is in the Diocese of Central Florida.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Children's museum
Explorations V Children's Museum, Lakeland
17 min walk • Explorations V Children's Museum is an independent, non-profit 501 children's museum in downtown Lakeland, Florida.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Trail
Frances Langford Promenade, Lakeland
11 min walk • The Frances Langford Promenade is a historic site in Lakeland, Florida. It is located between Lemon Street and Lake Mirror Drive. On January 27, 1983, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The project was built in two phases and completed in 1928. Charles Wellford Leavitt of New York was the designer.
~1540 ftW
Natural attraction, Body of water, Lake
Lake Morton, Lakeland
8 min walk • Lake Morton is a lake in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, in the United States. Lake Morton bears the name of John P. Morton, who owned land near the lake.
0.4 miN
28°2'37"N • 81°56'60"W
Lakeland Community Theatre, Lakeland
12 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Hunter, Lakeland
29 min walk • Lake Hunter, a pear-shaped lake, has a surface area of 93 acres. This lake is inside Lakeland, Florida, and the area surrounding it is completely urbanized. It is bordered on the northeast by residences and the Lake Hunter Boat Ramp.
0.6 miE
Park, Lake
Lake Bonny Park, Lakeland
17 min walk • Lake Bonny Park, is a park in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, in the United States bordering 249 acres Lake Bonny. The park is home to Lakeland Skatepark, a $1.3 million state-of-the-art skate facility that opened in 2013 and which has been used in photo shoots by Nike and other national advertisers.
0.4 miSE
Architecture, Universities and schools
Florida Southern College, Lakeland
11 min walk • Florida Southern College is a private college in Lakeland, Florida. In 2019, the student population at FSC consisted of 3,073 students along with 130 full-time faculty members.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Polk Museum of Art open?

Polk Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Polk Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Lakeland Public Library, Lakeland (2 min walk), East Lake Morton Residential District, Lakeland (5 min walk), Lake Morton, Lakeland (8 min walk), South Lake Morton Historic District, Lakeland (11 min walk).

How to get to Polk Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Polk Museum of Art:

Train

Lakeland (17 min walk)