Event Type : Family

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Known as the “shell people”, the Calusa Indians lived in Southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Learn about the many different tools they made.  Swing a real conch hammer, handle a shark tooth carving tool, and try your luck with an ancient atlatl “spear thrower” as you step back in time atop an ancient Calusa Indian Shell Mound. This program is suited for families with children ages 6 and up and visitors of all ages. COST: $5. Museum admission NOT included (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Get your hands dirty as you make your own pot to take home as you learn about the history of ceramics. Perfect for families. COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Make and color your own Calusa paper masks and learn more about Calusa culture. Perc COST: Admission +$5. (MH Members free).

Learn what it takes to be an archaeologist! Handle real artifacts and discover how archaeologist study past cultures! Perfect for families! COST: $5- Museum admission NOT included. (MH Members free).