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Two women look at a featured painting at The Polk Museum of Art.

Did you know The Polk Museum of Art is the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in Central Florida (and offers free admission)?

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As Polk County’s largest (and only nationally accredited) visual arts organization, Polk County Museum of Art offers a vibrant + welcoming space for Lakelanders to learn, create, and be inspired.

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