Fast Facts

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 2017
“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