Museum Name: Museum of the Islands
Schedule: November-April: Tues-Sat 11-3pm; Sun 1-4pm Closed Monday; May-October: Tues,Thurs,Sat 11-3
Established: 1990
Address: 5728 Sesame Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922
Phone Number: 239-283-1525
Email: info@museumoftheislands.com
Director: Sharon Traylor
Website: www.museumoftheislands.com
Focus: Preservation of the ancient histories of the Calusa and the relatively recent histories of the people who were the early pioneers of the islands
Costs: children under 12: $1.00; adults $2.00

Large Calusa Indian display, consisting of authentic shell tools and pottery shards found in local mounds. We also have a collection of art from the Calusa, including the feline and the deer head with articulated ears, both of which were made from plaster cast from the originals.

Extensive shell collection consisting of shells from all over the world.

Pioneer exhibits containing household items and tools used more than 100 years ago, along with memorabilia from the early settlers of Pine Island.

Extensive fossil collection, dating back to the Pleioscene era.

Class Trip Programs:
Tours for school classes may be arranged by calling in advance. We encourage the involvement of children in the museum and welcome class field trips to the museum.

Class Trip Pricing:
School children from Pine Island schools are admitted free of charge. Out-of-area admission is $1.00 per student. notes=Gift Shop on site,featuring a large selection of books about Florida, as well as items made by local artisans.