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Local History & Heritage

Discover the story of Southwest Florida, from its ancient past and indigenous people to its pioneering spirit and remarkable natural history.

Visit local museums and historic sites in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades to get a more colorful, comprehensive picture of paradise. Dive into the region's history, from the ancient Calusa and resilient Seminole Indians to the pioneering settlers and glamorous 1920s elite who vacationed along our white-sand beaches. You'll see everything from ancient artifacts and historic cottages to modern art and award-winning nature photography .

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The Art Gallery at FGCU

The purpose of The Art Gallery program at Florida Gulf Coast University is to broaden the learning and cultural experiences of the university…

The Esplanade Marco Island

Artists work on site and display their work at several galleries at The Esplanade, including The Artist's Gallery and Sunshine Studios.

Museums | Attractions | Offsite Meeting Venues

The Museum of the Everglades

Tells the story of a town deep in the Florida Everglades, the building of the Tamiami Trail and area's characters, pioneers and plume hunters. Listed…

The Museum of the Everglades

Tells the story of a town deep in the Florida Everglades, the building of the Tamiami Trail and area's characters, pioneers and plume hunters. Listed…

The Naples Players

Professional-quality musicals, comedies, dramas, adult and children's classes, children's theatre, and much more, presented live year 'round on two…

Theaters & Performing Arts | Art & History

The Studio Players

The Studio Players cultivates a highly creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment in which professional artists and artists in training are…

TheatreZone

Naples' premier professional theater featuring award-winning Broadway musicals, international concert acts and an afternoon happy hour cabaret series.