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Collier Museum at Government Center
January 20 - May 9, 2026
This Wildpath photography exhibit features properties secured through the Florida Forever and Rural and Family Lands protection programs.

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February 24, 2026 – June 20, 2026

Combining breathtaking imagery, historical accounts, and the engaging stories of local personalities inextricably linked to these blossoming beauties and the madness they occasionally inspire; Growing Obsession gives each visitor a glimpse of the haunting beauty and elemental magic that can sometimes be found in the Everglades and its extraordinary flora.

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March 31, 2026 – July 11, 2026

As part of the America250 celebration, we are proud to exhibit Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful. Known for his powerful black-and-white, large-scale photography, Butcher captures the awe-inspiring landscapes of America’s National Parks—some of our nation’s greatest natural treasures. His work invites viewers to experience the majesty, serenity, and enduring significance of these iconic places

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Locations

Collier Museum
at Government Center

Nestled on five acres, explore exhibits that capture the full panorama of Collier County's history!

Museum of the Everglades

First opened in 1927 as a commercial laundry.

Immokalee Pioneer Museum
at Roberts Ranch

13-acre historic site and museum was once originally home to cattleman Robert Roberts & his family.

Naples Depot Museum

Set in Naples’ restored SAL depot, welcoming visitors to the railroading boom days of the 1920s.

Marco Island Historical Museum

Long famous for its Key Marco Cat.

Events

All Aboard for Storytime!

April 15, 2026

All aboard! Please join us as we explore transportation books with museum staff in our 1947 Budd Train Car. Suitable for ages 2-5. Limited seating, RSVP required.

Third Thursday Lecture The Spirit of ’26

April 16, 2026

"In 1926, Everglades (later known as Everglades City) was in its heyday. Barron Collier, the visionary millionaire entrepreneur who founded the modern version of the town, was just hitting his stride. The Tamiami Trail, a highway across the Everglades connecting Florida’s coasts and financed by Collier was nearing completion. Meanwhile, the coastal community opened its first high school, the Everg

Preschool Program: Batty for Bees

April 22, 2026

Celebrate Earth Day with us! Join us at the Collier Museum at Government Center for a toddler-friendly version of our Bats & Bees Family Day, featuring fun crafts and story time highlighting the coolest and cutest pollinators out there. A homemade pollinator garden will be part of the morning’s fun!

Movie Night: Secret of the Tomb

April 24, 2026

Join us at the Naples Depot Museum for a fun movie night at the museum. Doors open at 5:30PM and the movie will start at 6:00PM. Come early to grab a spot and bring a blanket to sit on!
Popcorn will be provided.
Seating is limited, RSVP at our website or call (239) 252-8419.
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