Local Artists & Art Galleries
Central Florida art galleries include traditional spaces like Lake Wales Arts Council, The AGB Museum of Art, and Polk State College Lakeland Art Gallery. Nontraditional spaces include Mitchell’s Coffee House in Lakeland–with a delicious latte that tastes just like an Almond Joy.
Bok Tower Gardens
Reigning high above the Central Florida landscape – more than 200 feet high, in fact – Lake Wales’ world-famous art deco and neo-Gothic legend, Bok Tower Gardens, was a tourist attraction the day it opened in 1929. Built upon the highest elevation in peninsular Florida, guests can stroll in the shadow of the tower that houses a carillon – and instrument comprised of a series of bells played by a keyboard. Built on Iron Mountain, what was once a desolate sand hill was transformed into a 250-acre lush tropical landscape that is both a contemplative garden as well as a bird sanctuary.
Local Culture Tours
If architecture interests you, schedule a tour of the historic Wonder House in Bartow.
Lakeland Food Tours and Winter Haven Food Tours offer visitors a way to enjoy tastings from a smattering of popular local restaurants with the assistance of a local guide.
You can show off your own artistic skills at PicassoZ Art Café in Lakeland, where you can paint along, make your own pottery or arrange an event for any occasion.
Be sure to read about our Museums and Performing Arts scene. LKLDArts.org is also a great resource for Arts & Culture events taking place in Lakeland.
Lake Wales Arts Council
Located in a Spanish mission-style church built in 1927. Lake Wales Arts Council welcomes visitors…
Address: 1099 State Road 60 East
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone: (863) 676-8426
info@lw-arts.orgFlorida Children’s Museum
Florida Children’s Museum is the perfect place for hands-on learning. The museum features 6 exhibits…
Address: 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: 863-687-3869
Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art is one of the top-ten art museums in…
Address: 800 E. Palmetto St.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 688-7743 x223
Platform Art
Platform Art, Inc., a non-profit cultural arts organization, enriches communities by providing forums for art…
Address: 102 E Pine St. #3
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863-838-2262
Margaret Kampsen Historic Depot
This train depot was the first on the Haines City to Sebring line of the…
Address: 202 E. Main St.
Dundee, FL 33838
Phone: (863) 419-3145
bmk282@verizon.netPainting with a Twist – Winter Haven
Unleash your creative side with Painting with a Twist.
Address: 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: (863) 875-5190
Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre
The Silver Moon has two screens usually showing first-run movies. Each screen has a double…
Address: 4100 New Tampa Hwy.
Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 682-0849
Silvermoondrivein@yahoo.comTheatre Winter Haven
Theatre Winter Haven is nationally acclaimed as one of the best community theaters in America.…
Address: 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 294-7469
Tickets@TheatreWinterHaven.comMulberry Cultural Center
Public art gallery in Mulberry featuring rotating exhibits and engaging programs.
Address: 103 E Canal Street
Mulberry, FL 33860
Phone: (863) 354-6570
