Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens


Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and perched on the shore of Lake Osceola, this small yellow villa was home to Czech sculptor Albin Polasek. The house serves as a small museum of his life and work, and the gardens house some of his sculptures. Also hosts rotating exhibitions.


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