USO-Inspired "Hollywood Canteen" Gala
  
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  Tues - Sat 10a-5p  
  Sunday closed  
  Monday closed  
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"The Southwest Florida Museum of History is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of history and traditions, with particular emphasis on Fort Myers and Southwest Florida."

The Southwest Florida Museum of History is located at 2031 Jackson Street just one block south of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in historic downtown Ft. Myers. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, the Museum is home to the history of Southwest Florida. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers, and early settlers are just a few of the people you will meet as you view our exhibits. An authentic replica of a pioneer "cracker" house, a 1926 La France fire pumper, and a 1929 private Pullman rail car are also part of the tour.

In addition, the museum also houses an extensive artifacts collection detailing early civilization, the Fort, the first settlers, the cattlemen, turn of the century, the military and agriculture, boating and fishing industries in Fort Myers.

  Museum Hours:  
  Tues - Sat 10a-5p  
  Sunday closed  
  Monday closed  
  (239)321-7430    
       

"The Southwest Florida Museum of History is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of history and traditions, with particular emphasis on Fort Myers and Southwest Florida."

The Southwest Florida Museum of History is located at 2031 Jackson Street just one block south of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in historic downtown Ft. Myers. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, the Museum is home to the history of Southwest Florida. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers, and early settlers are just a few of the people you will meet as you view our exhibits. An authentic replica of a pioneer "cracker" house, a 1926 La France fire pumper, and a 1929 private Pullman rail car are also part of the tour.

In addition, the museum also houses an extensive artifacts collection detailing early civilization, the Fort, the first settlers, the cattlemen, turn of the century, the military and agriculture, boating and fishing industries in Fort Myers.

Clyde Butcher’s dramatic black-and-white photographs that embody nature, the environment, and the iconic landmarks he captures are, to the appreciating eye, magical.

Evoking the golden days of Hollywood when the stars entertained the troops in clubs called canteens, the 4th annual 2012 USO-Inspired “Hollywood Canteen” Gala takes guests back in time to the 1940s with this unique event supporting the Southwest Florida Museum of History.

The Southwest Florida Museum of History will be CLOSED Thursday, November 24th (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, November 25th resuming business hours on Saturday, November 26th.

The Southwest Florida Museum of History will enter its fourth season this Fall of offering Author’s Evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm on Wednesday or Thursday evenings of selected months.

WHEN: Saturdays departing at 10:30AM, January 7th, February 4th & March 3rd. Please arrive by 10:15 am. COST: Reservations required – space is limited. Just $20 for Adults $15 for children

WHEN: Wednesdays & Saturdays departing at 10AM, January 4th—April 18th Please arrive at 9:45 am. COST: Reservations required – space is limited.
Just $10 for Adults  $5 for Children

Exploring history, culture and the arts is one facet of the Southwest Florida Museum of History. Delving into the history and culture of other regions in our state so rich with them is another.

 

Imaginarium Hands on Museum & Aquarium

 

Imaginarium Hands on Museum & Aquarium

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