MUSEUM OF ISLANDS

BOKEELIA, FL

CLEAR THE RUNWAY! Ibis coming in for a landing - 
Sanibel Island, Florida, United States
CLEAR THE RUNWAY! Credit: Bill Herndon

The Museum of Islands in Bokeelia, Florida is a unique museum that celebrates the history, culture, and environment of the Pine Island Sound region. The museum was founded in 1980 with the purpose of preserving and presenting the history and culture of the area. The museum is located in the historic Bokeelia Post Office building, which dates back to the early 1900s, and has been in continuous operation since that time.

The museum is home to a wide range of exhibits that tell the story of the island's past, present, and future. Visitors can explore collections of artifacts and documents related to the area, including archaeological finds, photographs, books, and periodicals. The museum also offers educational programs and special events, such as lectures, workshops, and nature walks.

The museum's permanent collection includes a variety of items, such as prehistoric artifacts, shipwreck artifacts, and Native American artifacts. There are also several interactive exhibits that allow visitors to explore the history and culture of the area. The museum also features a variety of rotating exhibits that are often focused on specific topics related to the area.

The Museum of Islands is open to the public year-round, and admission is free. Visitors can also purchase items from the museum's gift shop, which features a variety of souvenirs and books related to the museum's exhibits and programs. The museum is an important source of knowledge and education about the Pine Island Sound region and is a great way to learn more about the area's unique culture and history.

MUSEUM OF ISLANDS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOKEELIA FL. US MID #8401200116

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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MUSEUM OF ISLANDS
5728 SESAME DR
BOKEELIA
FL
33922

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MUSEUM OF ISLANDS Information

MID # 8401200116
Name MUSEUM OF ISLANDS
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 26.615859, -82.119989
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 070101
US Census Block: 3018