Now open 9am to 4pm | Tues , Wed , Sat

Admission: Adults $10 | Students with college ID $8 | Ages 12 to 6 $5 | Ages 5 and under free


Find Out More About Mound House

About Mound House

History

Estero Island’s oldest standing structure at the Mound House has recently been restored to its 1921 grandeur and is now open as a cultural and environmental learning center. Mound House is a unique archaeological and historical site on Fort Myers Beach located directly on Estero Bay and offers a variety of programs for local residents, visitors and school groups. Experience this one of a kind museum that sits atop a 2,000 year old Calusa Indian Shell Mound.

Hours of Operation

January 1st to April 30th
Tuesday through Saturday
9am-4pm

May 1st to December 31st
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
9am-4pm

Admission

Adults = $10
Students with college ID= $8
Ages 12 to 6 = $5
Ages 5 and under free

September Events

Sept 3: SAT.

  • 10am- Calusa Shell Mound Tours, $5 (Members free)

Sept 6: TUES.

  • 9am - Guided Beach Walk (at Newton Beach Park), Free
  • 10am – Archaeology of the Mound House. Can You Dig It? $5 (Members free)

Sept 7: WED.

  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)
  • 10am – Cool Calusa Tools and Weapons, $5 (Members free)

Sept 10: SAT.

  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)
  • 10am- Gardens of the Mound House, $5 (Members free)

Sept 13: TUES.

  • 9am - Guided Beach Walk (at Newton Beach Park), Free
  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)
  • 10am- Settlers on the Shells, $5 (Members free)

Sept 14: WED.

  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)
  • 10am – Food, Fortunes, Medicines and Poisons, $5 (Members free)

Sept 17: SAT.

  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)
  • 10am –Calusa Indian Art, $5 (Members free)

Sept 20: TUES.

  • 9am - Guided Beach Walk (at Newton Beach Park), Free
  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)
  • 10am- Archaeology of the Mound House. Can You Dig It? $5 (Members free)

Sept 21: WED.

  • 8am - Shorebirds of Fort Myers Beach, Call for reservations 239-765-0865, $10 (Members free)
  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)

Sept 24: SAT.

  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)
  • 10am –Calusa Indian Crafts, $5 (Members free)

Sept 27: TUES.

  • 9am - Guided Beach Walk (at Newton Beach Park), Free
  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)
  • 10am – Gardens of the Mound House, $5 (Members free)

Sept 28: WED.

  • 8am - Shorebirds of Fort Myers Beach, Call for reservations 239-765-0865, $10 (Members free)
  • 9am until 3pm- New! Guided Museum Tours, Call for availability, $5 Plus museum admission (Members free)

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