The Marco Island Historical Society

Preserving the history and heritage of our community

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Fast Facts

 

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  • Founded 1994 as the Marco Island Chapter of the Collier County Historical Society

  • In 1996 became the independent Marco Island Historical Society

  • Raised $4,000,000 in a down economy to build the Marco Island Historical Museum Complex opening in 2007

  • Soft opening in 2010, Formal opening in 2011

  • The MIHS operates as a true and very successful Public/Private partnership with Collier County

  • What makes the Marco Island Historical Society different from other “Friends” groups is that it owns the collections – the physical representation of our Island’s History

  • Calusa Gallery Opened November 2014

  • Modern Marco Gallery opened October 2015

  • Pioneer Exhibit opened January 2016

  • “Windows & Doors to History” debuted February 2017

  • Both the Marco Island Museum and the Historical Society are award-winning institutions from the museum exhibits. to the campus grounds to our promotional materials

 

 

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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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