When Barron Collier lured gourmet chef Claus “Snooky” Senghaas to the 10,000 Islands, it is doubtful that he imagined he would end up as chef, maître d’ and general manager of two fine hotels with upscale restaurants — serving sports stars, celebrities and presidents. Join us for this lecture about one of Everglades’ most colorful […]
If it's scaly or slimy, bring it on! We'll be learn about the scaly and slimy residents of Florida and other slimy topics. Crafts, games, and activities for kids of all ages! Drop in from 10am to 1pm – no reservations necessary. Free!
A light in the dark, candles were highly valuable to pioneers considering electric lightbulbs weren’t invented until the 1880s. Come join us as we make candles like the pioneers did at Roberts Ranch!
We’re going “back to school” a little differently at the 2023 Summer Homeschool Day! Join us at Collier Museum at Government Center for a taste of what schooling was like in the pioneer days of southwest Florida. With age-appropriate activities for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school groups, everyone will get to have a meaningful […]
Curious kids are invited to a fun family day exploring the world of invention. We'll be looking at some of our favorite inventions and how they work. Mad scientists and budding engineers will enjoy hands-on crafts and experiments to get their creativity flowing and explore how inventions have changed our world. All ages welcome, but […]
Curator of Education Elaina Gyure highlights the food that made us Collier County. From the seafood and game that brought the most devoted of anglers and hunters to this sportsmen’s paradise, to the agricultural industries of our eastern corridor, Collier County has a rich history of delicious edible resources.
Join us in celebrating Latine Heritage Month at Celebrando Latine! This educational event is dedicated to fostering connections and promoting cultural appreciation. Engage in a series of activities and explore local organizations that showcase the richness of Latine heritage and the wonders of Southwest Florida archaeology. Celebrando Latine is part of the Honrando Nuestra Historia […]
In Conservationist, Jr. your preschooler will explore the amazing natural habitats we have here in Collier County. We will be learning fun ways that they can help to protect it - From using eyes-on and hands-on observation skills, to creating a classic shoebox habitat that they can take home! This program is in conjunction with […]
Everglades City is known as the “Stone Crab Capital of the World,” but how did this quiet little fishing village rise to claim that title? As the October 1st opening of the 2023 Stone Crab season quickly approaches, Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will explore the history of harvesting this tasty crustacean and how it grew […]
As a part of Latina Heritage Month, we will have activities and games exploring Hispanic and indigenous contributions to 10,000 Islands region. This event will be geared to families. This is part of the Honrando Nuestra Historia Series of events organized by the Florida Public Archaeology Network and taking place throughout Southwest Florida.