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Fort Myers Museums
(Fort Myers, Florida - FL, USA US)



As a region with a rich and interesting history and heritage, it is not surprising that Fort Myers contains some great museums. Full of history and interesting information about the Fort Myers area, the museums are dedicated with real integrity, preserving those aspects of the region's past that have contributed so much to its present identity.

The city boasts the Fort Myers Historical Museum, aiming to provide a good general introduction to the history of the area, and the Williams Academy Black History Museum, presenting a more diverse historical aspect, so visitors are sure to find something of interest at museums in Fort Myers. Here are some of the top museums in the Fort Myers area.




Fort Myers Museums: Fort Myers Historical Museum - 2300 Peck Street, Fort Myers, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 941 332 5955
This popular attraction, housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, focuses on preserving and interpreting the history of southwest Florida and in particular Fort Myers. Among the displays at the Fort Myers Historical Museum are depictions of the Paleo Indians, Calusa, Seminoles, Spanish explorers and early settlers. Walking tours are available on Wednesday mornings for a deeper insight into the area's history.
Fort Myers museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday 12:00 to 16:00
Fort Myers museum admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors

Fort Myers Museums: Randell Research Center - University of Florida, Pineland, Fort Myers, Florida (FL), 33901, USA
Tel: +1 239 283 2062
Randell Research Center is a history based museum-type attraction, which gives visitors the opportunity to experience the world of Florida's Calusa Indians by taking a walking tour of the Pineland site complex. Alternatively, kayak trips to Josslyn Island, from where visitors can learn about the history of the Indians as well as their beliefs, livelihood, diet and social and political structure, are available.
Fort Myers museum open: Monday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Fort Myers museum admission: charge, discounts for children

Fort Myers Museums: Williams Academy Black History Museum - 1936 Henderson Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida (FL), 33916, USA
Tel: +1 239 332 8778
The Black History Museum, built in 1913, is housed in the 1942 addition of the Williams Academy. The center's aim is to preserve and commemorate cultural and educational contributions made by both locally and nationally known black people. Visitors can appreciate the museum's efforts via a range of exhibits featuring replications of local black community members and their contribution to the area's history.
Fort Myers museum open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00, Saturdays by appointment only
Fort Myers museum admission: charge

Fort Myers Museums: The Mound House - Connecticut Street, Fort Myers, Florida (FL), 33931, USA
Tel: +1 239 765 0865
Located on a historic site at Estero Bay, the Mound House is the oldest surviving home in the Fort Myers Beach area. Before the construction of the house, the site was home to the Calusa Native Americans and later the house itself served as the Estero lsland post office and subsequently as a residence for members of the Koreshan Unity. Free tours of both the house and the land in which it is set are available to visitors.
Fort Myers museum open: open for tours Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 14:00, grounds open daily - sunrise to sunset
Fort Myers museum admission: free

Fort Myers Museums: Museum of Medical History - Fort Myers, Florida (FL), 33911, USA
Tel: +1 239 277 5411
A strictly non-profit organization, Fort Myers' Museum of Medical History is dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of all aspects of medical history from different periods. The current collection of artifacts on display to visitors is primarily from Lee County and the surrounding Florida areas, but the museum's aim is to expand to include items from around the world. Besides being open for tours, this museum presents educational programs, public events and lectures in the pursuit of educating others about medical history.
Fort Myers museum open: daily
Fort Myers museum admission: charge

 
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