Cheapest One Way 15 Passenger Van Rental and the Fort Myers Historical MuseumThe 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 EducateThe 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 NowThe 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 VacationA 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. |
