Polk Museum of Art, Art museum in Lakeland, Florida.
The Polk Museum of Art displays American and European artworks across nine galleries, featuring paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from various periods.
Founded in 1966 by Lakeland residents, the museum has grown into a Smithsonian Affiliate institution recognized by the American Alliance of Museums.
The museum organizes twenty exhibitions annually, including rare 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints and ceramic plates created by Pablo Picasso.
Located at 800 East Palmetto Street, the museum offers free admission to visitors and remains open every day except Mondays and major holidays.
An Art-o-Mat machine inside the museum transforms old cigarette vending machines into dispensers of original miniature artworks available for purchase.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1966
Website: http://polkmuseumofart.org
GPS coordinates: 28.03690,-81.94900
Latest update: April 3, 2025 09:45
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