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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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!
We're playing school… one-room schoolhouse that is! Your preschooler will get an age-appropriate taste of what it was like to be in school before the days of technology! Each child will receive their own chalkboard "slate" as well. This program is ideal for ages 3-5. RSVP encouraged to ensure enough supplies for children participants.
We're celebrating 100 years of Collier County with our special exhibit "1923: Exploring Collier County's Founding Year." Museum Manager Stephanie Long, the exhibit's curator, will be looking at homes in the 1920s - architectural styles, interior design fashions, housekeeping tips, life without air conditioning, and all the latest and greatest technology that made keeping house […]
Take a break from this summer heat while we explore a pretty cool part of Florida's past! Learn about the mega-awesome megafauna that used to roam Florida (think mammoths and sabertooth cats!) and enjoy some sensory ice play. This program is ideal for ages 3-5. RSVP encouraged to ensure enough supplies for children participants.
We're celebrating 100 years of Collier County with our special exhibit "1923: Exploring Collier County's Founding Year." Museum Manager Stephanie Long, the exhibit's curator, will be looking at how modern styles developed over the course of the roaring 20s. Coming out of the first World War, Americans were eager to shed the past and look […]
We're getting hands-on with history at our free family day. We'll be exploring topics in Collier County history through crafts, games, and other activities. Kids will get a chance to handle historic objects and work with old fashioned tools to get a sense of life in the past. Drop in from 10am to 1pm – […]