Preserving the history and heritage of our community
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 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