All Museums in Polk County

Visit Bartow Airbase Museum top see memorabilia from WWII when this complex was the Bartow Army Air Field, and from 1951-1961 when a flight school training cadets for military service was operating. The Museum owns and displays copies of many yearbooks published by the 70 pilot training classes between 1952 and 1961. Visitors will also see issues of The Eaglet, Read more...

History is the heart of every great community and Dundee, Florida, is rich in history and heritage. The green, rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and sunshine brought Dundee its first settlers. “Railroad Museum Depot” The Old Dundee ACL Railroad Depot is a historic landmark housing a museum that showcases the heritage of the local railroad. It displays original memorabilia and historical Read more...

Home to an extensive collection of fossils, a phosphate industry gallery, old photographs, and memorabilia from the town of Mulberry. On-site fossil dig for all ages. Through exhibits, programming, and museum tours, Mulberry Phosphate Museum invites you to learn about the history of Mulberry. From prehistoric times to today, the Museum examines the impact phosphate has had in this area. Read more...

What was once the Polk County Courthouse, built in 1908, now serves as the History Center and houses a historical museum and library. Galleries rotate exhibits every two months. and includes a gift shop and children’s gallery. As our largest artifact on display, the Historic 1908 Courthouse served the citizens of Polk County from 1908-1987. In 1998 the building in Bartow was Read more...

African American Heritage Museum is a place where visitors can learn about the rich and diverse experiences of being a person of African American descent in Central Florida, and how our black ancestors’ lives helped shape the history of Florida. The Museum seeks to educate people of all races to value the countless contributions of black Americans to the United Read more...