Polk Museum of Art

The Polk Museum of Art offers a variety of temporary exhibits and collections celebrating art from around the world. The museum is divided into four areas each highlighting a different collection. The areas include Pre-Columbian Art, Asian Art, Modern and Contemporary Art and European and American Decorative Arts. There items in the art collection vary and include everything from a 2,500 year old vessels made by the Chavin culture of Peru to pieces that were made as recently as six months ago. The collections continue to grow, with the modern and contemporary art areas growing the fastest. Pieces from Africa and several folk art pieces are included in the most recent additions. In addition to the art collection and temporary exhibits, the museum features an extensive education program and hosts special events throughout the year. Members enjoy free admission to the museum and non-members enter for $5.00. There are student, senior and group discounts offered. Visitors can also visit the museum for free on Saturday mornings. The museum also features a gift shop where visitors can purchase items to take home with them. The shop sells jewelry, books, glass, ceramics, children's toys and ceramics. Guests can enjoy a visit to the gift shop without paying admission to the museum.