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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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current exhibits

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Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby Image
June 17, 2025 - October 18, 2025

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood through the innovative photography of Bob Willoughby.

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Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Paradise Found: 6,000 Years of People on Marco Island Image
Ongoing

An award-winning exhibition reveals the remarkable complexity of Marco Island’s early Native American cultures.

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Paradise Found: 6,000 Years of People on Marco Island

The Return: The Key Marco Artifact Loans Image
Ongoing

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.

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The Return: The Key Marco Artifact Loans

The Pioneer Era: A Tale of Two Villages Image
Ongoing

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.

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The Pioneer Era: A Tale of Two Villages

Modern Marco Island Image
Ongoing

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.

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Modern Marco Island

Windows and Doors to History Image
Ongoing

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

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Windows and Doors to History

MAKE HISTORY MATTER

Become a member today and help us tell the many stories of Marco Island’s history and heritage.

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Image and use fee schedule

MIHS Members receive 10% discount on all digital and photo copy services

Digital Services

  • Digital services include scans of photographics and/or documents. All prices are per page.
  • Photographs are saved as JPEG files unless otherwise requested
  • Documents can be saved as either JPEG or PDF files.
  • No physical reproductions are made by the MIHS. Requestor is responsible for printing and all associated costs.
Product price
Digital Scan at 300 dpi $20 / scan
Digital Scan at 600+ dpi $30 / scan
CD with requested materials Add $5

Photocopy Services

  • Photocopies of materials are in Black & White only
Quantity price
1-10 pages Free
10+ pages 10¢ / page

Delivery

  • Unless otherwise requested, all digital materials will be delivered via email.
  • If purchasing materials on a CD, the CD will be mailed to preferred address for no additional cost.

Payment

  • Check
  • Credit card by phone