Lakeland encompasses 13 lakes with opportunity in and around these lakes for fishing, boating, water skiing, golf and tennis. The largest group of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is on the Florida Souther College campus.
Spring training for the Detroit Tigers takes place at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Hands-on, kid-powered, exhibits, materials and activities are offered at the Explorations V Children's Museum. Topics include art, science, literature, health, life skills, and cultures from around the world.
Polk Museum began in 1966, currently housing nine galleries on two floors, including an outdoor sculpture garden and a permanent gallery that is home to an extensive Pre-columbian art collection.
The permanent collection includes contemporary American art, European decorative arts, and Asian art. Polk Museum also offers lunchtime lectures, classes, family workshops, and guided tours.
Address: Polk Museum of Art, 800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland, FL 33801-5529, United States
Phone: 1 (863) 688-7743, Fax: 1 (863) 688-2611
Hours:
June 1 to August 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
September 1 to May 31: 10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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