Tour Local History
Explore our history when you visit Polk County History Center in Bartow and Lake Wales History Museum. Schedule a tour of L.B. Brown House Museum in Bartow, a house turned museum built by a former slave in 1892.
Aviation Museums
There are a number of aviation museums in Central Florida. Whether you’re visiting for SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, a family vacation or weekend getaway, aviation enthusiasts will enjoy Florida Air Museum in Lakeland, Bartow Airbase History Museum in Bartow, and Fantasy of Flight in Polk City.
Explorations V Children’s Museum
Explorations V Children’s Museum in Lakeland offers colorful, interactive entertainment, and opportunities for parents and…
Address: 109 N Kentucky Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 687-3869
LB Brown House Museum
Former slave, L.B. Brown, built this house turned museum in 1892. Guided tours of the…
Address: 470 L.B. Brown Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: (893) 944-6136
Polk County History Center
Housed in a 1908 courthouse, this museum showcases the history of Polk County. Galleries rotate…
Address: 100 E. Main St.
Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: (863) 534-4380
Polk Museum of Art
Polk Museum of Art is one of the top-ten art museums in Central Florida, featuring…
Address: 800 E. Palmetto St.
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 688-7743 x223
Lake Wales History Museum
Lake Wales History Museum features permanent exhibits from Lake Wales history, its industries, a railroad…
Address: 325 S Scenic Highway
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone: (863) 676-1759
Florida Sports Hall of Fame Preview Center
The Hall of Fame Preview Center includes memorabilia from some of Florida's biggest sports stars…
Address: 101 Adventure Ct
Davenport, FL 33837
Phone: (863) 420-2586
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
Fort Meade Historical Society & Museum
Housed in Fort Meade's first school building, the museum features an extensive collection of area…
Address: 1 N. Tecumseh Ave.
Fort Meade, FL 33841
Phone: (863) 285-7474
Polk County Sports Hall of Fame
The Polk County Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 2000. After 16 years, we…
Address: 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road
Auburndale, FL 33823
Phone: (863) 551-4750
