Marco Island Historical Museum

"Was not expecting much but with multiple rooms they really had a lot of details and we spent about an hour looking around but could have been longer. Free admission and with donation they gave us a souvenir card. Outdoor section was a bit limited. Lots of parking."

"The museum is free with donations optional. If you can, please make a generous donation.🤗 A complete view, thousands of years' worth of history. Artifacts, pictures, and a movie giving you a well-rounded look at how the land became the Marco Island of today. It's worth taking a couple of hours to learn about the history of our beautiful island. 😀"

"Tried to take the kids to the museum for a fun summer educational activity. We are not local from Tampa but vacationing in Naples. We drove 35 min here and unfortunately arrived 30 min before closing. I expected the staff to be welcoming regardless it being close to leaving time considering I had two curious kiddos. They were not if anything they tried to rush us through the very FEW LIMITED exhibits available. My son was coloring while I browsed the very last exhibit 5 min to closing and the very rude security guard was more then irritated my son was coloring so close to closing time when they had already cleaned that station. It took me 30 seconds to clean up the crayons while he stood over us scolding me for allowing my child to enjoy a simply activity. It’s insane to me that you come to a place to experience community , learn about our native history and is meet with such criticism for using their facility and exhibits. Why are you not encouraging family to use every viable minute available instead you wished we’d never took the 1 20 min round trip drive and sat home on their tablets wasting away. It’s sad boomers want to scold our youth constantly for being lazy yet treat them like a nuisance because you’re ready to go home. Shame on your employees. Don’t waste your time if you aren’t local."

"We had a great time here. That staff were amazing. Everyone welcomed us with a smile. So much history to learn here. Collier County Museums are free to enter."

"I made a quick stop at the Marco Island Historical Museum in 2022 on my way to Miami. I was particularly drawn to the Native American exhibit, which features the famous wooden Key Marco Cat and other incredible wooden artifacts from the Muspa and Calusa peoples. The exhibit is beautifully designed, with lifelike depictions of the people and scenes that bring their way of life vividly to life. The attention to detail and historical significance of these artifacts is truly impressive. Although I didn’t have time to explore the other areas (an art gallery and an exhibit on the island’s modern history), I did stop by the gift shop, which was a delight. The friendly staff made the experience even better, and I left with a replica of the iconic Key Marco Cat—a perfect souvenir. If you’re in the area, this museum is well worth a visit, especially for history enthusiasts or anyone curious about the fascinating legacy of Florida’s first inhabitants."