Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will share the story of Daniel W. McLeod, who still holds for the record for longest continuous service as an elected official of Collier County—37 years in total with 35 as the Mayor of Everglades City. A native Floridian and master of many trades, McLeod served as the County’s first Tax […]
Join us for a delicious homeschool day inspired by the Collier Museum at Government Center’s special exhibit, From Piccadilly Pub to The Pewter Mug: A Local’s Dining Experience! We’ll be exploring different traditional cooking techniques and foods that people in Collier County have been eating for thousands of years. The Calusa lived on the natural […]
Calling all rail fans to hop aboard! These tracks lead to adventure! From logging to passenger types, trains have long been used in Collier County for various transport, from hauling felled trees from the Fakahatchee Strand to the Orange Blossom Special passenger train that first rolled into Naples in 1927. How does a train turn […]
If your little one can’t get enough of trains, then Tremendous Trains is the perfect program for you! Featuring train-themed crafts and STEM-inspired activities that will put your preschooler’s creative thinking in motion, this program will be rounded out by a train story time and dance party.
Museum Assistant Mathew Anderson will create a biographical sketch of C.S. “Ted” Smallwood: early pioneer settler and proprietor of the iconic general store, post office and trading post (now operating as a museum) that bore his name. Mr. Anderson will share the history of how Ted came to the 10,000 Islands, anecdotes about Smallwood’s relationship […]
Limited spots available for Decorate Your Paiz—call (239) 252-2611 to reserve. Join us for Épocas de Mi Pueblo: Celebrating Community Heritage at the Immokalee Pioneer Enjoy a day filled with: Crafting & Bounce House Fun, Live Entertainment, Traditional Ribbon Hair Braiding, Decorate Your Paiz themed trunk, Free samples from Cultivate Abundance, and more! This event […]
Día de los Muertos is a Central American tradition honoring ancestors. It occurs very close to Halloween but holds very different meanings and traditions. Come learn how to decorate calaveras (skulls), create offrendas (alters), and learn more about this tradition that is important to many indigenous American cultures.This event is free and open to all […]
Let's “harvest” some good memories together at our pumpkin patch! Pick your pumpkin and head to the decorating station to gussy up your gourd. Then head to the crafts tables where you can make a scarecrow and corn husk dolls! Experience the magic of fall on our hayride as you tour the Ranch surrounded by […]
On October 9th, 2023, the City of Miami celebrated their first ever Miccosukee Day – honoring the Tribe’s rich cultural heritage and contributions. With this event, also taking place on the nationally celebrated holiday of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we hope to carry that new tradition across the Everglades to celebrate the opening of a new […]
Join us for some slimy and sticky fun! We’ll be exploring the science behind swamps through toddler-friendly crafts and STEM-based activities, including a swamp sensory bin your little one can take home!