Free admission
Plan your visit
The Veterans History Museum is inside the Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free.
Hours and admission
Admission is free. There is no ticket and no reservation needed.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is always free.
How do I get there?
- Head for the Collier County Government Center on Tamiami Trail East (US 41) in Naples.
- Look for the Collier Museum at Government Center at 3331 Tamiami Trail E. The museum is inside it.
- Park in the patron lot beside the museum building. Use the overflow lot next to it if the patron lot is full.
- Look for the Veterans History Museum sign by the front door.
Next door
The Collier County Museum, which shares our building, displays a Sherman tank on its grounds.
Accessibility
The museum is wheelchair accessible. It is in a Collier County public building. If you have a question about access, send a message and a volunteer will help.
Groups and schools
Volunteer docents give tours. Tell us about your group before you come.
Speakers
Museum volunteers speak at lunches and meetings. Request a speaker.
“I hope schools will bring students for tours.”
Linda Flewelling, Naples Airport Authority board member, when the museum opened its first gallery (Florida Weekly, July 2011)
Free to take home
Free history books
The museum offers historical books that visitors can take home for free. Browse the shelf during your visit and choose a book to keep. No purchase or donation is needed.
What else is nearby?
Collier Museum at Government Center
The county history museum that houses the Veterans History Museum. Learn about Collier County’s past, from its first people to the present. Operated by Collier County Museums.
Plan the rest of your trip
Beaches, the Everglades, dining and places to stay across Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades: see paradisecoast.com, the official Collier County visitor guide.
Visitor questions
Is there an admission fee?
No. Admission to the Veterans History Museum is free. Donations help the museum care for its collection, and they are always optional.
Where is the museum?
The museum is inside the Collier Museum at Government Center, 3331 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112. It is on Tamiami Trail East (US 41) at the Collier County Government Center.
When is the museum open?
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Where do I park?
Visitor parking is in the patron lot beside the museum building. An overflow lot is next to it for busy days.
Is there anything to see outside?
Yes. The Collier County Museum, which shares our building, displays a Sherman tank on its grounds.
Can I take a book home?
Yes. The museum offers historical books that visitors can take home for free. Look for the bookshelf during your visit.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The museum is inside the Collier Museum at Government Center, a Collier County public building, and is wheelchair accessible.
Can a group visit or book a speaker?
Yes. Volunteer docents give tours during open hours, and museum volunteers speak at lunches and meetings. Send a message ahead of a group visit so a docent can be ready.
Can I donate a military artifact?
Yes. Please contact the museum before bringing anything in. A volunteer will ask about the item and its history, then arrange a time to see it.
Are donations tax-deductible?
The Veterans History Museum, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 76-0828061. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.