Naples Depot Museum

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1051 5th Ave S

Naples, FL 34102

+1 (239) 262-6525

http://www.colliermuseums.com

Long hidden on the fringe of Florida's Gulf coast and overlooked by developers until well into the 1880s, Naples' catalyst for settlement finally arrived forty years later when two rival railroads rolled into town within ten days of each other. Set in Naples' restored Seaboard Air Line Railway passenger station, the Naples Depot Museum welcomes visitors back to the railroading boom days of the Roaring Twenties and explains how generations of Southwest Floridians used technology and transportation to conquer a vast and seemingly impenetrable frontier.Seminole dugout canoes, a mule wagon, antique swamp buggy, restored rail cars and exciting interactive exhibits tell the story of how trade and travel transformed Naples from a napping village of 300 souls into today's glittering Gulf coast resort. The Naples Depot Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is conveniently located in downtown Naples.

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4.019 reviews

Ariel W.

12/1/2020

I love Collier County for so many reasons. One of them is that that they operate five museums including this one with no entrance fee. They love history as much as I do. The Naples Depot Museum...

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John C.

8/10/2020

Our Trip to Bonita Springs WOW! This is such a fantastic place, loaded with history. Whether you love trains or are just a local history buff, the Naples Depot Museum is a great place to visit....

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Mary H.

2/23/2020

Very neat train ride..goes around 2x..my boys loved it. After the ride they got a chance to blow the whistle! Everyone working there was so very helpful and friendly. Museum was very interesting,...

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Paul K.

7/26/2019

Small and free. One rotting caboose and one fine streamliner car. A cool 1955 Chevy Bel-Air. One fantastic glassed-in display of model rail cars the Pullman cars detail was amazing as was the...

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Viki B.

2/2/2022

I took my homeschoolers to Naples Depot Museum last week, and BBC we loved it. Very cleans and neat. Lots of history to read about. Enjoyed it!Location is perfect, after wards we went and grabbed...

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Naples Back Yard History Inc

Naples Backyard History Inc., a 501 C 3 Public Charity founded in 2007 by Lavern N. Gaynor, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique cultural history of Naples and Collier County. Focused on unearthing the ancient Indian Canal constructed over 1000 years ago, the organization is transitioning to virtual platforms to continue sharing Naples' rich heritage. With a mission to ensure accessibility to Naples' history through educational experiences, Naples Backyard History Inc. collaborates with community partners to showcase the city's cultural treasures and heritage areas. Committed to defining sustainable solutions that celebrate Naples' identity and character, the organization remains dedicated to preserving the extraordinary historical significance of the region.Generated from the website