Join us under the stars in the Museum of the Everglades’ parking lot to enjoy a screening of the classic film Wind Across the Everglades. Filmed on location in Everglades City back in 1957, this historic melodrama stars Christopher Plummer in his first ever leading role as a game warden battling plume hunters in the […]
Pineapples, as well as other citrus fruits, played a vital role in the Pioneer Era of Marco Island’s development. Come celebrate all things pineapple! We will have recipes, games, prizes and information on this golden fruit. This event is for all ages. You are encouraged to wear your best pineapple attire.
Phil Fisher is one of the area’s most recognized and popular impressionist artists, as he has been living and painting here for over 53 years. He has pursued his interest in art and nature since childhood, and has sacrificed what was needed to be an artist. He portrays visual interpretations of familiar landscapes with life […]
Spread the love, and chocolate, around with our Valentine-themed family day. We’ll be creating Valentine cards using vintage images and adornments. Craft a cupid’s arrow and play a game to win a prize! Try your hand at making a delectable confectionery to take home! All ages welcome, but best for ages 5-12. Drop in from […]
Celebrate Presidents Day with hands-on activities that highlight the biggest movers and shakers in our country’s history! We’ll be making crafts inspired by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, learning about the process of voting, and enjoying a historically-themed storytime.
Join us for the February edition of our Third Thursday lectures as Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear discusses everything from best-selling action novels to nearly-unknown non-fiction treatises that share the Everglades as a common theme. From Marjory Stoneman Douglas to Peter Mathiessen, Carl Hiaasen to Lauren “Totch” Brown, Mr. Lockyear will explore the way the Everglades […]
Experience the past come to life at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch annual Cattle Drive event! Saddle up a chair to witness the cattle herd mooo-ving on down Main Street Immokalee on State Road 29. Don’t miss our lineup of live entertainment! Round up your friends and explore a marketplace of handcrafted wonders. […]
From the early Calusa and Seminole chickees to the cracker cabins and quaint Florida cottages of the 19th and 20th centuries, the residents of southwest Florida had no shortage of creative ideas when it came to how they built. Curator of Education Elaina Gyure will highlight the different architectural styles that have called our region […]
Enjoy this preschool-friendly partner to the Get Growing Family Day! We will be getting our hands dirty as we learn about plants and plant science in this exploration of all things green.
This exhibit delves into the fascinating history behind Marco Island’s Mackle-built model homes, which can be traced back to the post-World War II “Florida House” crafted by builders and developers hoping to entice Northerners to the Sunshine State. Constructed during the modern development of Marco Island by the Deltona Corporation from 1965 through the 1970s, […]
