Mound House — Attraction in Fort Myers Beach

Update June 19, 2024: I walked the grounds today at the Mound House. I wanted to confirm that it was still in perfect shape and fully restored almost a year and a half after hurricane Ian flew through town. Yep, everything looks great and is perfect. All the plants on the ground are healthy, the semi-circular pier running through the back bay is in great shape, and all the self-guiding signs are where they should be. A very pleasant place to visit!

Beautifully landscaped and well-groomed, the Mound House is always a treat. The grounds have resilient walking paths with educational markers. You can even walk out into the bay on a circular dock. It is incredible how the entire property is elevated on the giant mound created by ancient dweller's discarded clam shells, bones, and other discarded materials. The people who work here are very friendly and well informed. The mound House survived hurricane Ian! I guess that was why the mound was originally created 800 years ago. A safe place to climb up and avoid the rising water from the occasional hurricane. The grounds look beautiful, the circular pier is still there, and all the footpaths are in perfect shape. We stopped and read all the self-guided postings and learned more about the history and the wildlife. Highly...

My husband and I had read about Mound House Museum and decided to check it out. We were greeted by staff who explained Mound House and the aboriginal natives who occupied the lands. We were so impressed by the historical facts that we decided to do the kayak tour the following day. We were greeted by staff and explained what to expect. Katie-Beth and Gerri were absolutely wonderful and informative. They both had so much knowledge of the estuary and how the mangroves are so vital to the ecosystem of not just the area but the planet. They took our questions as well as listened to our knowledge of the environment. Mound House Museum and the Kayak Tour is a must for anyone visiting Fort Myers Beach. Mona &...

If you are in the area or passing through, this an interesting small historical museum focusing on the origins and development of the city of Fort Myers Beach. It takes about one to one and a-half hours, including the 30-minute tour, which takes place twice a day around the noon hour. Parking is free but extremely limited (say 6 cars or so). Exhibits show artifacts of the ancient Calusa Indian people and explains what is known of their life before the European conquest and their encounters with Ponce de Leon. Other exhibits explain the early white settlement of the region and its growth into a city. The tour includes a hands-on exhibit of Calusa artifacts and practice with an atlatl...