Hours
- Wednesday 9am-4pm
- Thursday 9am-4pm
- Friday 9am-4pm
- Saturday 9am-4pm
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Grounds Open Daily
7am-6pm
Kayak tours and beach walks at newton update
At this time, Kayak tours and beach walks are temporarily on hold until further notice. We appreciate your understanding as we take this pause. We know how much our community enjoys paddling the waters and exploring the shoreline while learning about the natural and cultural history of our island, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back as soon as we resume.
Archives & Excavations - An Archaeology Month Experience!
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 from 11 AM to 2 PM for our Archives & Excavations Program, featuring a special presentation by Natalie De La Torre Salas, MA, RPA with the Florida Public Archaeology Network - Southwest Region at 11 AM. Discover what it’s really like to be an archaeologist, explore the fascinating work that happens behind the scenes and uncover how history is preserved. Then, roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with a mock excavation, fun for all ages! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dig into the past and experience archaeology in action.
What is The Mound House?
Museum
Our six exhibit museum details nearly 2,000 years of cultural and environmental history of our site. Home to many different cultures including Calusa, Seminole, Latino, and Anglo-Americans; our site reflects the many layers of Southwest Florida's history!
Kayak Tours
Experience the natural beauty of Estero Bay while exploring tidal creeks and winding mangrove tunnels like only a kayaker can. We often see a wide variety of wading birds that you can only see in Florida, and sometimes dolphins and manatees!
Guided Tours
No matter your group size, our tour guides will lead you through an educational and entertaining experience that you’ll never forget. With hands-on replica artifacts and atlatl throwing, our tours are great for all ages.
Archaeological Site
Our nearly 3-acre property is an archaeological site with nearly 2,000 years of continuous occupation. The shell mound that makes up the site was purposely and skillfully constructed by the native Calusa by which they would build their home.
Mound House’s mission is to preserve, share, and interpret 2,000 years of cultural and environmental history of Fort Myers Beach and Southwest Florida.
Kayak Tours
Our popular kayak tours are the best way to experience the wild beauty of Estero Bay. Our guides will take you through a maze of mangroves where we have seen herons, roseate spoonbills, dolphins, and manatees. Guides will also point out archaeological sites of the Calusa people and discuss how this native people flourished in Southwest Florida.