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Marco Island Historical Museum is a history museum on Marco Island, Florida, Collier County, Florida. It is operated by the Marco Island Historical Society and is part of the Collier County Museum System. Its exhibitions include information on the Calusa Indians and the history of development on Marco Island.
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Marco Island Historical Museum is a history museum on Marco Island, Florida, Collier County, Florida. It is operated by the Marco Island Historical Society and is part of the Collier County Museum System. Its exhibitions include information on the Calusa Indians and the history of development on Marco Island.
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This is an expertly curated and well-designed museum. The building is a replica of a Calusa Indian village that would have existed in the area 1500 years ago. One fascinating aspect of the Calusas, among many, was that because of their advancements with tools they had more free time to pursue the Arts and Spiritual endeavors. They mastered creating fish nets, spears, arrows, etc. allowing them to hunt, fish, farm, more quickly. I had not seen it put that way in other museums and it explains a lot. They used shells for the tools mentioned above as well as to create mounds, called middens, that the chiefs built their homes on. There is an example of a midden with explanations of the different shells. Fascinating. While the Marco cat is quite small at only 6" it is one of the most important pre-Columbian artifact finds in the US. It will be at the museum through early next year. They're hoping to extend it's stay. The museum shop has beautiful jewelry made by one of the many wonderful helpful & friendly volunteers. I only wish I had taken more pictures and will return to do so.
Michele AmblerMichele Ambler
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Tried to take the kids to the museum for a fun summer educational activity. We are not local from Tampa but vacationing in Naples. We drove 35 min here and unfortunately arrived 30 min before closing. I expected the staff to be welcoming regardless it being close to leaving time considering I had two curious kiddos. They were not if anything they tried to rush us through the very FEW LIMITED exhibits available. My son was coloring while I browsed the very last exhibit 5 min to closing and the very rude security guard was more then irritated my son was coloring so close to closing time when they had already cleaned that station. It took me 30 seconds to clean up the crayons while he stood over us scolding me for allowing my child to enjoy a simply activity. It’s insane to me that you come to a place to experience community , learn about our native history and is meet with such criticism for using their facility and exhibits. Why are you not encouraging family to use every viable minute available instead you wished we’d never took the 1 20 min round trip drive and sat home on their tablets wasting away. It’s sad boomers want to scold our youth constantly for being lazy yet treat them like a nuisance because you’re ready to go home. Shame on your employees. Don’t waste your time if you aren’t local.
Kaylie RacaKaylie Raca
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Just a great museum if you'd like to learn to history of Marco Island including Caxambas and Goodland... Learn about the Calusa Indians and how this was their land, and more than just Marco Island... Learn about the early pioneers, how they survived and how a few eventually prospered... See what Marco Island looked like I'm 1965, and then how it looked in 1975, you will not believe the difference... Everyone who visits Marco Island should put this Museum high on their things to do..
Robert BanachRobert Banach
20
I decided to visit Marco Island Historical Museum while staying in Marco Island for a conference my husband is attending. I went by myself, but as soon as I arrived, I did not feel alone or lonely. The staff is very welcoming and made me feel like a friend who was visiting. Southern hospitality as it best. The museum is small but well curated, showing the history of Marco Island and its people. They have a nice gift shop. The entrance is free.
Karem FranziniKarem Franzini
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Beautiful landscape on the outside and educational on the inside. We enjoyed going through each area and thought the Indian sceneries were great. The volunteer (gentleman who also tags sharks) couldn't have been any nicer. I loved the interactive scene at the end where you get to see Marco Island's magazines from a long time ago... Loved seeing the snapshot in time of topics, outfits, etc.
Jaja AylajJaja Aylaj
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The Marco Museum never disappoints. Gorgeous displays take visitors through Florida's history with stories, photos, artifacts, life-sized diaramas, and hands on activities. I take all my out of town guests here to see and appreciate our incredible and colorful history. The art gallery is always impressive as well, showcasing local artists.
Carrie DrewCarrie Drew
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