Ricardo A.
9/27/2025
For starters it is FREE to walk through the entire museum. Interesting historical data about a lot of locations in central Florida. Want to know how Davenport got started as a town? Dinosaur...
Polk County History Center
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100 E Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
The Polk County History Center is a significant cultural institution located in Bartow, Florida, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of the region. It plays a vital role in connecting the community with its historical heritage, offering educational programs and exhibits that highlight the county's past.
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5.09 reviews
Heather L.
1/19/2025
We went to this place a few days ago, it was interesting and educational.!! Would come back again
Joyce G.
1/9/2025
Well appointed and accredited museum. We spent over an hour watching the short videos and reading the information. Unfortunately, they are under renovation and some of the sections were closed...
Ariel W.
3/12/2021
The Polk County History Center is located in the historic 1908 Courthouse located on Main Street in Bartow. I love this trend of turning these historic courthouses into history museums when their...
Nick S.
3/16/2017
Great! It's a lovely and interesting older courthoise with rotunda, wood and tile features and terrific natural history, fossil, fashion, and Florida history exhibits. Worth paying for but it's...
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