The Marco Island Historical Society

Preserving the history and heritage of our community

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Museums are no longer just a home for artifacts, but a vibrant cultural center with unique programming that changes all the time.  Visit our website often for the most up to date information. 

We have great programs in our MIHS “Zoom In” series.

Click Here to register for any or all!

Live  programs return to the MIHS!

Click on each image below for details

 

Marco Island Historical Museum Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Award for History Museums

Recognized Among Best of the Best in The United States, Based on Exceptional 2019 Traveler Reviews

The Marco Island Historical Museum just announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner, ranking 1st out of 35 of things to do on Marco Island. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners exemplify travelers’ ultimate favorite, top 1% of historical museums around the globe.

To see traveler reviews and what the Marco Island Historical Museum offers, Click Here.

Now Available – a 360 degree virtual tour of the museum grounds and gift shop!

Click on the white arrows in the photo below to change views.  Drag your pointing device across the photo  to rotate the view 360 degrees.

The Marco Island Historical Museum is open and welcoming visitors.

In accordance with Collier County Commission Emergency Executive Order No. 2020-05 Adopted July 21st, 2020, Face Coverings are required for entry.  Thank You!

 

 

 

 

Bricks of Honor

Create a lasting place in history for a loved one, hero or special friend on the grounds of the Marco Island Historical Museum.  Your generous donation will be a permanent part of sustaining the Marco Island Historical Society.

Click Here to see the details and download/print an application form

 

 

The Key Marco Artifacts are here and on exhibit!  To learn more about these precious objects and their importance to Marco Island history, Click Here to be taken to the “Key Marco Artifacts” page.

(Photo courtesy Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution (A240915)

 

 

The Marco Island Historical Society is pleased to announce a significant new membership benefit.  Click on the card image on the left for more information!

 

 

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The January 2021 issue of the Marco Island Historical Society Newsletter, “Pioneering History” is here!

In this issue: “Skiff Comes Home”, Bev Heeter, “A Pressing Matter”, Caitlin Benarroch and More!  Click on the image to read/download a PDF of the entire newsletter!

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The Marco Island Historical Society
180 S. Heathwood Dr. Marco Island, Fl. 34145

Phone: 239-389-6447 email:administration@themihs.org


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We are open Tuesday - Saturday.
Closed national holidays.
Museum Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gift Shop Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gift Shop Summer Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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