Discover one of Florida’s top ten art museums, right in the heart of the state! Polk Museum of Art has been serving Lakeland and Polk County for over 40 years. The Museum’s diverse exhibition schedule features over 20 exhibitions per year in a wide variety of artistic styles and genres: from the realistic to the abstract, and from the ancient to the extremely contemporary, you’re sure to find something you like on display! Want to do something fun or enlightening? The Museum provides a comprehensive calendar of events and educational activities, as well. Just look at all we do: MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake outdoor art festival; Family Day, an annual art carnival; art classes; lectures by visiting artists; fun parties like The Gala, and Red, White & The Blues; cultural events like Kwanzaa Celebration; and don’t forget our unique Museum Store. With everything to choose from, come find out why Polk Museum of Art is MORE THAN AN ART MUSEUM!

As an arts leader in Florida, Polk Museum of Art educates and inspires the community through creative and diverse exhibitions and the acquisition and care of a permanent collection;cultural alliances and compelling events and programs.

Polk Musuem of Art collects art in the following categories: Contemporary, Pre-Columbian, Asian, European & American Decorative, African, and Folk Art.

Private Non-Profit