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Museums in Central Florida

Art, History & Aviation

In Central Florida, you can explore our rich history, exceptional art displays and aviation collections. From Smithsonian affiliate museums, like The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College in Lakeland to murals and local art found on area businesses and public spaces, Central Florida’s art scene is constantly growing.

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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.

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Margaret Kampsen Historic Depot

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.net

Fort Meade Historical Society & Museum

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

museumfm@gmail.com

Polk County Sports Hall of Fame

Sports memorabilia and exhibits inside Polk County Sports Hall of Fame in Auburndale, FL

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

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame brings the history of watersports…

Address: 101 Adventure Court
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: 863-420-2593

usa-wsf@waterskihalloffame.com

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  • Carillon Tower at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales
    Bok Tower Gardens

    Historic Bok Tower Gardens, a national historic landmark, features two hiking trails, 50 acres of gardens, the 20-room El Retiro…

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  • 4 people inside Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL
    Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture at Florida Southern College

    Explore the genius of America’s greatest architect through his most fully articulated vision: the National Historic Landmark campus of Florida…

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  • Exterior of 3-story Wonder House in Bartow, FL
    Wonder House Historic Tours

    The rebuilding and remodeling of the Wonder House was covered by episode 9 of the Netflix show Amazing Interiors. Owners…

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