Experts' Choice Award Museum of the Everglades
What the experts agree on
Small volunteer-run museum in a restored historic building covering 2,000+ years of Everglades history, from Native Americans to pioneers. Kid-friendly exhibits and rotating local art make it worth a quick stop in Everglades City.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Located in the town's former laundry house, the collection delves into human settlement in the area from the early pioneers of the 1800s to the boom days of the 1920s." Full review
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For a break from the outdoors, don't miss this small museum run by volunteers who have a wealth of knowledge on the region's history.
Fodor's "At this Collier County museum, you can learn about early Native Americans, pioneers, entrepreneurs, and anglers who played pivotal roles in southwest Florida development. Exhibits of..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Perhs the most comprehensive museum on the Everglades is in Everglades City. The Museum of the Everglades covers over 2000 years of area history, with puzzles, coloring activities and..."
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