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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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Blue Mangrove Gallery

Jewelry, Fine Art & Photography, Gifts Florida handcrafted gift gallery with a captivating selection of traditional, timeless & whimsical treasures.…

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Call of Africa's Native Visions Gallery

Call of Africa's Native Visions Gallery in Naples features a comprehensive traditional and contemporary fine art collection including beautiful and…

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Calusa Gallery

Eclectic gallery featuring limited edition giclees, serigraphs and etchings with Florida and European motifs. Framing and custom mirrors.

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Cambier Park and Norris Center

This lovely park is located right in the heart of downtown Naples, just South of prestigious 5th Avenue South. The park is home to many art and other…

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Chernysh Antiques & Fine Art

FROM ANTIQUES TO ULTRA MODERN Art, Jewelry, Silver, Fine Gifts, Art Glass & Crystal, Home Décor. Fine Chinese, Japanese and European Antiques,…

Clay Place

Home gallery of noted local sculptor Jim Rice, featuring colorful hand-painted pottery, including dinnerware, tiles and murals.  His brightly…

Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery

The gallery features the famous large format black & white landscape photography by Clyde Butcher, along with the work of other selected artists…

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COCO Art Gallery

Located at Coastland Center Mall in Naples, Florida, the COCO Art Gallery is a cooperative operated by the Art Council of Southwest Florida. It is a…

Collier Museum at Government Center

The Collier Museum at Government Center is located on a five-acre site with historic cottages, native plant garden, logging locomotive, Sherman tank…

Collier-Seminole State Park

The 7,271-acre Collier-Seminole State Park lies partly within the great mangrove swamp of South Florida, one of the largest mangrove swamps in the…

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Conrad Williams Glass

Experience the art of glass in motion with Chihuly trained artist Conrad Williams. Have him perform at your next party or corporate event, shop our…

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Dennis Goodman Photography and Printing Art Gallery

Come in & enjoy fine art wildlife & nature photography by Dennis Goodman. Dennis has been photographing the Everglades and SWFL for many years. His…

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