There's nothing like a morning pick-me-up and coffee's graced the cups of everyone from kings to cowboys. With preparation methods as diverse as the people who brew it, coffee has a history as deep and rich as its delightful elixir. Roast beans and boil coffee like a pioneer while we explore the drink’s origins and […]
Can you imagine what it was like to learn in a one-room schoolhouse? Discover the fun and see what it was like in the “olden days” of schooling! Was there only one bathroom? Where did the students go for lunch? Take a hands-on approach to history with activities inspired by institutions past. Learn how to […]
Celebrate our farmworkers in the heart of Florida's agricultural land! A day to bring awareness and appreciation for those who are putting in the hours planting, irrigating, fertilizing, harvesting, and more, Farmworker Appreciation Day highlights the contributions to both our society and economy that farmworkers offer as a critical component of food production. Join in […]
In 1936 the Piper family established a roadside attraction called Reptile Gardens to attract people traveling on the newly opened Tamiami Trail. As the animals and botanical exhibits grew, they changed the name of it to The Wonder Games to appeal to visitors. In 2017 it was named a historical preservation by the Bonita Springs […]
Fishing in Florida is a tale as old as time. From fishing for sustenance and survival to enjoying it for sport and pleasure, people have been plying Florida’s waters for thousands of years in hopes of landing “the big one.” At Collier Museum at Government Center’s Summer Homeschool Day, learn the history of Florida fishing […]
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, and see what it was like to be a pioneer kid.
The impact hurricanes like Irma and Ian have had are immeasurable, with the livelihood and infrastructure damage taking center stage in the aftermath. There is another kind of loss that occurs after a hurricane though, and that is the loss of beloved family treasures. Visit the Collier County Museums at the locations, dates and times […]
As we cruise into the heart of Florida’s “storm season”, Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will explore the history of hurricanes that have impacted our area and how they have shaped the communities and culture of the region. Mr. Lockyear will also include a detailed account of his experiences with the restoration of the museum in […]