Collier Museum at Government Center — Attraction in Florida

I went here on a weekend and it was completely empty other than us. That's too bad, because the content was interesting. There is some deferred maintenance and storeblindness type situations...like a pile of broken benches, ladders, and an air compressor in an exhibit that all could have been in the same spot for 15 years and the employees or volunteers stopped noticing them because they've just always been piled there. It could use a little money and cleaning up, but there is good content and it wouldn't be all that much work to make it present better. Recommended, but just know in advance that it's a little decrepit and could use some money and a few new people to point out what's no longer obvious to the existing...

The staff is super welcoming and full of great information. The collections are spread out across small houses on the property, which makes it feel like you’re walking through someone’s private estate from another time. There’s such a cool variety of things to see—from a steam engine and boat to a tractor, military tank, art studios, and forts. It’s perfect for kids, with plenty to keep them entertained, plus they host fun interactive events for children in one of the houses each month. I really loved the collection that dives into Naples' history with old magazines and photography—it felt like stepping...

Visited for FL story days. Remembered this was a field trip for kids when in school. Nice. The museum was interesting. Really liked reading old newspaper articles on hurricane Donna. Thought the taxidermied animals were cool, wish we still had the birds around! Rattlesnake skin's beautiful and well done. Train for children to play in. If you're a tourist and have a rainy day this may interest adults for a morning. Walking path, old homes on property,...