++ Southwest Florida Historical Museum ++

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"Our mission is to preserve, protect and exhibit
the history of Southwest Florida"

The Southwest Florida Museum of History is located at 2300 Peck Street just one block south of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in historic downtown Ft. Myers. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. It is open to individuals and for group tours.

Housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, the Museum is home to the history of Southwest Florida. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers, and early settlers are just a few of the people you will meet as you view our exhibits. An authentic replica of a pioneer "cracker" house, a 1926 La France fire pumper, and a 1929 private Pullman rail car are also part of the tour.

In addition, the museum also houses an extensive artifacts collection detailing early civilization, the Fort, the first settlers, the cattlemen, turn of the century, the military and agriculture, boating and fishing industries in Fort Myers are highlighted as well as a display of 1,200 pieces of depression and carnival glass.

Regular Admission Prices:
Adults are $9.50
Seniors $8.50
Groups of 10 or more $7.50
Students with ID are $5

Lee County residents showing proof of residency receive $1 off admission.
Use a discount coupon from the Museum Mania passport they will also receive a $1 discount.
Active Military are FREE and their immediate family enjoy 50% off regular admission.

03/05/2008 - The Museums of Fort Myers have your Pass to Prehistory!

"The Last Author’s Evening of the season Features Naples-resident Diane Ketcham"

Fort Myers, Florida - From the Hamptons to Naples; Palm Beach to L.A. – the beautiful people are disappearing. Who is taking them and why? Join New York reporter Jazz as she tries to uncover the mystery of The Vanishing A-List.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 9th when the museum welcomes featured author Diane Ketcham as the final author until August 2008 of its monthly program, Night at the Museum: an Author's Evening. The Southwest Florida Museum of History wraps-up hosting its popular Author's Evening, a community-based monthly event open to the public to help raise funds for the museum. The event has been held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the museum when the museum hosts an author from a variety of genres from 7-9 pm. This evening includes light fare, refreshments, dessert courtesy of Mason's Bakery, a presentation by the featured author and a meet-and-greet book signing - all for just $15 per person!

The adventure begins on April 9th when the museum welcomes Diane Ketcham, a former New York Times columnist; chief of staff and press secretary to a New York congressman who combines those careers in this new thriller! Ketcham, a Naples resident, has just published her 1st book, 'The Vanishing A-List' featuring Naples and will share her exciting careers, writing insight and her well-received debut novel during this fun and entertaining evening! For more information about the book or author, visit: www.tidelowpress.com

Become a museum member and take $5 off the cost of the evening and enjoy amazing benefits including free admission to the museum and downtown Walking Tours for a year, discounted Day Trips and more!

Space is very limited so reservations are a must! To reserve a space call 239-332-5955.

Call 239-332-5955 for more information or visit: www.cityftmyers.com/museum

Cake generously provided by the museum's official bakery: Mason's Bakery