Explorations V Children's Museum is a family magnet! Located in the heart of historic downtown Lakeland, the Museum was founded on the premise that children, like adults, use all 5 senses to explore & learn about the world around them, hence the "V" in the...

The Polk Museum of Art is a nationally accredited art museum in Lakeland, Florida. It is a member of the Florida Association of Museums and is ranked among the top art museums in the state of Florida. The museum currently displays art from the Pre-Columbian era...

Child of the Sun is the title for a group of buildings designed for the campus of the Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, USA, by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright from 1941 through 1958. The buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic...

The Florida Air Museum, Florida’s “Official Aviation Museum and Education Center” features a dynamic display of the best examples aviation has to offer including one-of-a-kind designs, classics, ultra-lights, antiques and war-birds. The Museum also offers a...

Sharks' teeth, fossilized plant and animal life, and petrified shells and corals are routinely uncovered during mining operations. A large dragline bucket is adjacent to the parking lot behind a load of mined rock. Museum visitors are free to sift through the rock...

Several years ago, the EHHS and the local chapter of the Association for Childhood Education cooperated in the establishment of a museum facility to be housed in the 1914 PCHS Community Center. The displays show items of Plant City's development, school memorabilia,...

The Homeland Heritage Park offers a glimpse into the past as well as a unique setting for group outings. This five-acre site is Polk County's only existing historical park.

The Polk County Historical Museum opened its doors on September 19, 1998, in the Old Polk County Courthouse, located in downtown Bartow. The Museum serves the Polk County Community through special events, volunteer opportunities, and educational programs. The Museum...

Fantasy of Flight is an aviation-related attraction near Polk City, Florida, USA that takes visitors back to the pioneering days of early flight, World War I, World War II and beyond. The attraction bills itself as "World's Largest Private Aircraft Collection" and is...

The Hall of Fame/Museum maintains permanent exhibits depicting the past and present of the sport. Special displays include the first pair of water skis, dating back to 1922, worn by the "Father of Water Skiing", Ralph Samuelson whose significance is highlighted in...