Join Us On
A Journey
Through Time…
Enter the Marco Island Historical Museum and immerse yourself in a captivating world. Our award-winning permanent exhibits illuminate echoes of the past and tales of the ancient Muspa and Calusa tribes, early settlers, adventurers, and those who brought Marco Island to the attention of the world. The museum’s Sandlin Gallery features an eclectic range of engaging temporary exhibits.
The 2010 opening of the Marco Island Historical Museum and complex marks the realization of a long-held dream of the Marco Island Historical Society. It was made possible through a public/private partnership that was led by the Historical Society and included Collier County government, Collier County Museums, private donors, and the greater community. It is the newest addition to the Collier County Museum system and the crown jewel of Marco Island.





















museum hours
Tuesday – Saturday | 9am – 4pm
Closed national holidays
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Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood through the innovative photography of Bob Willoughby.
ArrowLearn moreBackstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby


An award-winning exhibition reveals the remarkable complexity of Marco Island’s early Native American cultures.
ArrowLearn moreParadise Found: 6,000 Years of People on Marco Island


The world-famous Key Marco Cat and other rare 500-to-1,500-year-old artifacts are together again for the first time since their discovery on Marco Island in 1896.
ArrowLearn moreThe Return: The Key Marco Artifact Loans


Learn what it meant to make a life on the harsh frontier of Florida’s southwestern fringe in this award-winning exhibit chronicling Marco Island’s pioneer period.
ArrowLearn moreThe Pioneer Era: A Tale of Two Villages


In this vibrant exhibit, immerse yourself in the allure of Marco Island's Deltona years of the 1960s and 1970s, and trace the enduring impact of the Mackles' vision.
ArrowLearn moreModern Marco Island


This unique open-air art exhibit frames vivid scenes from Marco Island’s pre-history to modern day.
ArrowLearn moreWindows and Doors to History

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