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Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, Lakeland, FL

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Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

A free art museum in downtown Lakeland, Florida, affiliated with Florida Southern College and known for rotating exhibitions from its permanent collection.

800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland, FL 33801-5529 · Lakeland, FL

About Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, often called The AGB, sits in downtown Lakeland a short walk from the Florida Southern College campus, across from the public library on Lake Morton. Formerly named the Polk Museum of Art, it was founded in 1966 by local residents and holds a Smithsonian affiliation and accreditation from a national museum association. Visitors can see changing shows drawn from its permanent collection, including photography, works on paper, ceramics, and modern American art, along with student and community exhibitions. The museum also runs education programs for all ages and hosts concerts, film screenings, and gallery talks. Parking is provided at no charge.

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  • #free admission
  • #Lakeland
  • #Florida Southern College
  • #photography

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