We’re celebrating the special exhibit “Just Beachy” with a beach-themed preschool party! We’ll be enjoying a themed story time, taking part in some sand and water sensory play, and learning about the critters who live on our beautiful beaches. This program is ideal for ages 3-5.RSVP below or call 239-252-8242 to ensure there are enough […]
Tying in to our current exhibit "Just Beachy," we'll be exploring the coastal environment from sandcastles to seashells! Learn about all the critters that live on the beach from sanderlings to starfish. Make your own beach in a bottle!
Join Maura Kraus, Environmental Specialist for Collier County, in a special lecture about sea turtles--air-breathing reptiles that emerge from the sea and deposit their eggs on tropical and subtropical beaches around the world. Collier County has been monitoring and protecting sea turtle nests since 1989. Components involved in protecting sea turtles include monitoring nesting, beach […]
Archaeology Rocks! Join us as we "dig in" using tools and techniques used to uncover the past in our mock archaeological dig! Learn about the layers of history hidden underneath the ground we walk on!
Your little one will earn their sea legs while they learn about different kinds of boats with fun crafts and STEM-based experiments, complete with a boat-themed story time and pirate dance party. This program is ideal for ages 3-5.RSVP below or call 239-252-8242 to ensure there are enough supplies for all participants.
Curator of Education Elaina Gyure will discuss some of the trailblazing women who helped make Collier County what it is today. From social changers to dedicated business women to proud matriarchs, women from all walks of life have played a pivotal role in our communities.
Get ready to blast off and have a blast with your little one as we explore the wonders of our solar system! We will be enjoying a space-themed story time, as well as STEM-inspired activities and out of this world cute crafts. This program is ideal for ages 3-5.RSVP below or call 239-252-8242 to ensure […]
Take a trip "out of this world" and learn about the moon, stars, and galaxies that surround us! Did you know you can understand the moon phases using an Oreo cookie?! What do you eat in outer space?? Explore infinity and beyond!
Learn how the Black History Baggage Car project at the Naples Depot Museum got its roots. From a simple idea to full fledge exhibition, hear from Museum Manager Lisa Marciano and Museum Assistant Rebecca Coffman on the process of how we’ve been gathering content, where we are in the process, what we may need, and […]