Cheapest Miami Van Rental and the Fort Myers Historical Museum
The community of Fort Myers is proud to be Southwest Florida's premiere
historical district. Home to landmark buildings like the Thomas Edison and Henry
Ford Winter Home Estates, the city of Fort Myers is very much aware of Florida's
rich southern history. Customers of Florida Vacation in Orlando or Miami Florida Group Rates to Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports are encouraged to
learn more about the areas exciting past by visiting the Southwest Florida
Museum of History located at 1300 Peck Street. Just one block north of Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the Southwest Florida Museum of History provides
travelers with an in-depth look at important local events and historical
happenings. Housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, the Museum
features exhibits covering everything from the Paleo Indians to the earliest
white settlers. A visit to the Southwest Florida Museum of History is sure to
enrich any Florida Vacation in Orlando or Miami Florida Group Rates to Miami
Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports vacation so why wait? Plan to stop in and learn
more about the area during your upcoming trip.
Exhibits that Excite and Educate
The Southwest Florida Museum of History currently features a wide variety of
exhibits chronicling the area's intensely active past. From Spanish explorers to
agricultural advancements, you'll find it all inside the Southwest Florida
Museum of History. Customers of Florida Vacation in Orlando or Miami Florida
Group Rates to Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports are encouraged to learn
more about the area's past inhabitants including the Paleo Indians, the Calusa
and the Seminoles. From there it's on to the authentic replica of an early
pioneer "cracker" house. A 1926 La France fire pumper and a 1929 private Pullman
rail car are two of the Museum's most popular permanent features. Other
permanent displays in the museum include an assortment of artifacts. These
priceless pieces provide travelers with information on the Fort, the first
settlers, early cattlemen, local military operations and much, much more. The
Museum even features a dazzling display of more than 1,200 pieces of depression
and carnival glass. A trip to the Southwest Florida Museum of History is
anything but boring so don't be afraid to invite the whole family along for a
rainy day adventure.
Short Term Showstoppers: Temporary Exhibits on Display Now
The Southwest Florida Museum of History is currently preparing to unveil a
number of exciting new exhibits. Customers of Florida Vacation in Orlando or Miami Florida Group Rates to Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports are
encouraged to stop in and check out:
- The Miami Dolphins Gallery of Legends Exhibits - Football fans are
invited to explore more than 40 years of Dolphin history right here in Fort
Myers. Tons of memorabilia, artifacts and authentic football items are set
to grace the display cases at the Southwest Museum of History beginning July
22nd.
- Fort Myers: An Urban Perspective Art Exhibit - This exciting local art
exhibits was designed to help members of the community recover from the
devastating effects of Hurricane Charley. The exhibit received such a warm
response that Museum curators decided to bring it back for another season. This
exhibit features a number of exciting contemporary art pieces each of which was
designed specifically for the museum.
Add Some Adventure to your Vacation
A brand new program was recently unveiled at the Southwest Florida Museum of
History. This exciting program provides children with an interactive camp
experience right inside the Museum. The Fun at the Fort: Hands On Adventure Camp
includes a ton of exciting demonstrations, exhibitions and lectures. The
Southwest Florida Museum of History has partnered with Fort Myers Imaginarium to
help host this new and innovative program so don't miss your chance to check it
out.
The Southwest Florida Museum of History is currently open Tuesday through
Saturday from 10am to 5pm. It is also open on Sundays from noon to 4pm.
Individual and group tours are always welcome. Admission to the Museum is just
$9.50 for adults and $4 for Children 13 and under. Seniors cost just $8.50. To
learn more about the Southwest Florida Museum please call 1-239-332-5955 before
embarking on your Florida Vacation in Orlando or Miami Florida Group Rates
to Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports vacation.
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