The Big Cypress National Preserve is partnering with the Museum of the Everglades to bring you Wilderness Wednesdays, a lecture series hosted at the museum every Wednesday from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Join us for a series of talks from January through April presented by our National Park Service on a variety of topics. Secret […]
Celebrate the region’s rich history, its grapefruit-growing roots, and county founder Barron Collier’s birthday at this whimsical, Everglades-style country dance with live music by local fiddler and storyteller J. Robert Houghtaling. Come as you are and sample some delicious Florida citrus, hear a tall tale or two, and dance away your cares at this gala […]
Though not always in the history books, the women who helped build, form, shape and develop this state of Florida certainly have inspired hope & possibility! A selection of stories about some of the strong, courageous women whose paths we follow will be shared with time for a Q & A and discussion. An internationally […]
We’re excited to announce (again) Collier County Museums’ new Homeschool Day program! Three times a year, we will be hosting a day where homeschoolers of all ages will be able to come for free educational programming geared toward their specific age groups. We will have preschool, 1st-3rd, 4th-5th, and middle/early high school appropriate activities based […]
Music obsessive. History Geek. Southerner. Guitar Player. Public Historian. Teacher. Writer. Fan, Bob Beatty grew up devouring his mom’s Beatles and dad’s Hank Williams and bluegrass records. Throughout his life he’s interwoven his love of punk rock, the Allman Brothers Band, and the Jam Depression collective as a historian, fan, and musician. It was only […]
Collier County is made up of 2305 square miles, three municipalities, unincorporated towns, and many distinct communities with a wide variety of vibes and flavors. Given its geographic size and ethnic diversity, how does one define Collier County’s identity and culture? Collier County Museum Director Amanda Townsend has chosen eleven days spanning over 120 years […]
Long before there were singing baby sharks and rescue puppies, pioneer children of early Florida were making the most of the limited fun resources they had around them! In Pioneer Playtime, your preschoolers will get to play pioneer games, learn about farm animals of Florida, and create their own Pioneer garden. This program is ideal […]
We’re going to be exploring the Everglades with fun activities for kids of all ages. Become an Everglades Expert by learning about the people, animals, and environment that make this place special. Get ready for Earth Day at this fun family event.
It's Easter egg hunting season! Gear up in your favorite egg hunting suits and get ready to collect as many eggs as you can! Come join us at Roberts Ranch for a festive Easter event filled with activities, games, and more!
Over two hundred years ago, in the summer of 1817, a group of pirates and privateers invaded Amelia Island, Florida, a Spanish colony, in hopes of striking a blow for the Spanish American Revolutions. This presentation tells the stories of these revolutionary rogues and their leaders, how they planned to free Florida from Spanish rule, […]