The best arts & culture spots in Lakeland

Chihuly Collection is a permanent showcase of Dale Chihuly’s glass art, presented in a building designed around the work, from an iconic…

720 Central Ave (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

ArtReach Orlando turns art into a healing superpower for local youth, and their public programs make it easy to plug in too. Think Artists…

1000 Arlington St (Orlando)

Let the kids shop the Publix exhibit, build cozy fort kingdoms, and go nose-to-nose with Big John, the world’s largest Triceratops fossil,…

110 W Gasparilla Plaza (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 31

If your week needs a little sabor, Wepa Dance Studio teaches beginner and intermediate salsa that makes social dancing feel natural and…

4300 Clarcona Ocoee Rd Ste 401 (Orlando)

Community theater offering a range of entertaining shows year-round.

101 N Thomas St (Plant City)

5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits.

65 E Central Blvd (Orlando)

Free-admission historical landmark housed inside The Angebilt Building.

37 N Orange Ave (Orlando)

Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels.

1 Dali Blvd (St. Petersburg)

Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art.

120 W Gasparilla Plaza (Tampa)

This museum documents the Holocaust, with special emphasis on the stories of local survivors.

55 5th St S (St. Petersburg)

Free museum built around railroad history and memorabilia.

102 N Palmer St (Plant City)

Museum showcases global works spanning pre-Columbian to contemporary & hosts current exhibitions.

800 E Palmetto St

Kid-focused place with 3 floors of interactive exhibits & educational games, plus a summer camp.

600 Bonnet Spgs Blvd

Colorful hangar displays of vintage & modern aircraft, plus a restoration center & gift shop.

4075 James C. Ray Dr

Free museum highlighting fosssils, dinosaur fossils, shark teeth and phosphate mining, plus friendly staff.

101 SE 1st St (Mulberry)

Tony Brent tackles magic tricks & improv during this interactive act paired with casual eats.

9067 International Dr (Orlando)

Exhibition space & studios in an old department store for nonprofit organization supporting artists.

501 Central Ave (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Interactive exhibits on biology & earth science, as well as a ropes course & a planetarium.

4801 E Fowler Ave (Tampa)

Fully restored warship from WWII & the Vietnam War now housing exhibits on maritime history.

705 Channelside Dr (Tampa)

Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art.

401 W Kennedy Blvd (Tampa)

Small museum dedicated to American art, with a lakeside sculpture garden on its manicured grounds.

900 E Princeton St (Orlando)

Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events.

801 Water St (Tampa)

Company specializing in the restoration and repair of historic wood and steel windows.

2113 S Division Ave (Orlando)

Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography.

255 Beach Dr NE (St. Petersburg)

Curated collection featuring handmade items like jewelry and ornaments alongside vintage pieces.

201 1st St NE (St. Petersburg)

Vast museum filled with classic, rare and famous cars and TV vehicles.

5250 International Dr (Orlando)

Confectionery center with chocolate & wine tastings & models of world landmarks made from chocolate.

11701 International Dr #400 (Orlando)

Grand brick performing-arts center in a circa-1925 former church presenting plays, films & more.

253 5th Ave N (St. Petersburg)

City's history museum with artifacts, photos & an exhibit on the beginning of commercial air travel.

335 2nd Ave NE (St. Petersburg)

Living Florida pioneer museum with original & replica period buildings & staff in costume.

4800 US-301 (Tampa)

This museum dedicated to the Titanic offers artifacts, re-creations of the ship & guided tours.

7324 International Dr (Orlando)

Gallery displaying contemporary Western, Native American, frontier & wildlife paintings & sculpture.

150 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

Exhibits on Frank Lloyd Wright's work at Florida Southern College & tours of his 10+ buildings.

840 Johnson Ave

Visiting exhibits join modern American graphics & African artifacts in a contemporary space.

2416 N Mills Ave (Orlando)

Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists.

39 S Magnolia Ave (Orlando)

Jammed courtyard music scene showcases touring bands plus local acts & DJs, with bars & casual eats.

200 1st Ave N Ste 206 (St. Petersburg)