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 […]
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.
Frank Watt Hall was the schoolteacher at the Little Marco community on Haldeman Creek in 1898. He kept a diary of his time there that in 2013 was transcribed and annotated by Cindy and Ray Carroll. Cindy and Ray are the great grandchildren of James Madison Carroll, one of the first settlers at Henderson Creek. […]
The weather around here can get pretty wacky! Is it going to be sunny? Rainy? Windy? Probably! Get scientific and make a tornadic tube! Learn the different tools that measure air and wind, even make your own anemometer. Look up to the sky and know the names of clouds and which ones to take cover […]
Does your little one love a good Florida rainstorm? Have they held a snowball yet? Join us for a preschool-friendly exploration of the science of weather! We’ll be doing hands-on science experiments and learning about all the different weather you can (and can’t find) here in Florida!
Did you know there are more than a dozen cemeteries in Collier County? From the beautiful and expansive Palm Royale to small family plots hidden away in rural corners of the county, we have been remembering our loved ones who've passed through traditional burial practices since 1869. Join Museum Director Amanda Townsend for a photographic […]
Let's step back, waaay back, to ancient civilizations! Marvel over the mysteries of mummies, and see how fast you can mummy the dummy! How will your toothpick/marshmallow pyramid hold up to the sandstorms of Egypt? Dabble in the Mesopotamian (Cuneiform) way of writing your name in clay! Engage in the ancient game of jousting with […]
Your little Indiana Jones is going to love this adventure into the history of the ancient past, from Ancient Egypt and Greece to the ancient people who lived here in Southwest Florida. We will be exploring ancient maps & artifacts in this celebration of International Archaeology Month.
