This museum and learning experience are a fresh breath of education and history amongst all the tourist locations. The grounds are beautiful. The exhibits are informative. There is a short video introduction, house to tour, and an underground exhibit where you can learn about the early people who lived there. It was an interesting stop. The employees and volunteers were phenomenal.

This is the second time my mom and I have visited this site/museum. There has been a great deal of effort put into making it a beautiful and educational experience. Anyone who visits Fort Myers Beach should not miss this exhibit! I highly suggest The Mound House tour. Update: we went back AGAIN this year for their beginners kayak tour. What a deal! The guides were wonderful, and estuary was so beautiful, and we got to see all kinds of birds, as well as dolphins, manatee, and even stingrays. Dexter is a phenomenal guide, and we've already decided we will be going back for kayaking experiences here in the future. Don't miss it!

We went with a group on a day that the museum was closed. The museum's manager, Adam, gave us a great tour and history lesson over the course of about 2 hours. The museum and its grounds are limited; without the opportunity to have a guide it would not have been as enjoyable.

Beautiful property. Wasn't able to view the homes interior as there are limited days to see it. Property has a great deal of educational information regarding the local flora and fauna.

Very interesting place. If you do the boat tour to Mound Key, be aware the trail is rough and there are some steep hills. I would recommend closed toed shoes. Mound Key doesn't have too much to see, there are information boards, but no structures. The view on top is pretty and the ride over was great, but if you are expecting structures and artifacts on the key, you may be disappointed. The trail through the mangroves and trees is actually very pleasant. It can be very warm, take water. The guide was very informative about the area, history, birds and plants. The boat crew as well. We were able to see several bird varieties and dolfins.

Beautiful park and museum! Lots of interesting flora and fauna to inspect on the grounds. The museum is small but well done throughout the house. The underground exhibit of the shell mound is not open yet due to Ian damage last year, but it's still well worth visiting the property... And coming back in a few months when all the exhibits are fully restored and open again. Staff is cheerful and friendly and happy to answer questions.

I so enjoyed learning about the history of the area. We moved to Fort Myers from Ohio. When I visited the Mound House, I so enjoyed seeing the beautiful plants and flowers. I learned about the local fruits and vegetation from walking the grounds and reading the wonderful information provided near each vegetation. As I wondered through the Mound House, I continued to learn about the beginning of human civilization that started call Fort Meyers Beach their home. This included the rich Indian heritage that fostered the ethnocentric residency.

Compelling history about Calusa Indians with unique look into the archeological dig site (discovered under the former swimming pool). Adam & Bobby brought the history to life on our tour. We enjoyed it so much we came back for a kayak tour of the estuary with them as well. (Really great deal if you become museum members- wish we joined on the first trip!) We were looking for covid safe activities and both tours were perfect. Gift shop had unique items - great place to do holiday shopping -especially with your member discount! Great guides- highly recommend.

Lovely park with sunshine and gardens to enjoy. The small house was 10/person for a tour, so we skipped that.

Excellent opportunity for our students. Everyone enjoyed learning about our local history and had fun. The staff and volunteers were engaging and knowledgeable. Highly recommended for a school trip and also as a return for a parent with your family. They have kayak tours and the location is beautiful!

We took the Mound Key Boat tour and had a terrific time. Our guide, Penny, was incredibly knowledgeable about the Calusa and the early settlers on Mound Key and at the Mound House site. We all came away with a thirst for more. It helped that we had a lovely day for a boat ride and the Captains from Express Bay Express tours did a great job of getting us there and back. Add the terrific birding and a little dolphin action and it turned into a perfect day.

This is a little gem of a place I've lived on Fort Myers Beach since I was a child in second grade in elementary school and for now is just a teenager Florence along with there and we used to mow her lawn and go swimming or pool and little did we know that we were swimming where the actual Mound was that's where the part you walk underneath now was where her pool was he donated it to the city of Fort Myers Beach or the talents shall I say I stand corrected and what an interesting wok and toward that is if you're here visiting that is a must

Today on Ruthanne’s first Kayaking Trip Ever ! : We paddled into the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. There we saw Lots of wildlife (even saw a dolphin) and our guide was very informative : We got some good exercise: But the most remarkable thing ‘is that we didn’t tip over’ ! 😊) Although Synchronizing the paddling with one’s spouse may be a little stressful at times 🙄 ❤️ : Overall we both had fun . Plus ! Now we know a-lot bout The ecological benefits of the Red Mangrove 😎

We did the kayaking tour with Dexter and Adam, who managed to accommodate an extra member of our group at the last minute. Dexter was very knowledgeable and always looked after us. Great overall experience and we saw dolphins! Definitely recommend!

Interesting history and location

I went with my Opa ,here. He has always wanted to go .he is local of 40+ years here. He followed the process of it coming to fruition. it was absolutely, amaazing! The observation dock is wonderful. I loved this place. The helpers are super sweet and knowledgeable

A delightful excursion and so worth the fee. Bobby who was our Tour Guide was humorous and 5 Stars also go to him. Gift shop was very nice too. Different items to choose from. Be good as a family outing.

My husband and I had read about Mound House Museum and decided to check it out. We were greeted by staff who explained Mound House and the aboriginal natives who occupied the lands. We were so impressed by the historical facts that we decided to do the kayak tour the following day. We were greeted by staff and explained what to expect. Katie-Beth and Gerri were absolutely wonderful and informative. They both had so much knowledge of the estuary and how the mangroves are so vital to the ecosystem of not just the area but the planet. They took our questions as well as listened to our knowledge of the environment. Mound House Museum and the Kayak Tour is a must for anyone visiting Fort Myers Beach. Mona & Mona Ontario, Canada

We stumbled upon The Mound House while driving Fort Myers Beach, saw the sign and decided to tour. Very informative and well put together. They did a wonderful job creating a museum to enrich visitors with local knowledge, focused largely on the Caloosa tribe. They also have a very kid friendly experience for each room, which was great for my kiddos.

Had a great morning experience. Learned about the Calusa people and shelling.

Very interesting. Guided tour was fun and guide was really knowledgable. Wish we would have done the kayak tour. The underground dig was very cool.

Great place to find out the history of the early settlers as well as the native Colusa people...

Nice boat ramp for kayaking and paddle boarding the back bay. Interesting history walk out over the water.

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Beautifully landscaped and well-groomed, the Mound House is always a treat. The grounds have resilient walking paths with educational markers. You can even walk out into the bay on a circular dock. It is incredible how the entire property is elevated on the giant mound created by ancient dweller's discarded clam shells, bones, and other discarded materials. The people who work here are very friendly and well informed.

Adam was an amazing tour guide; very knowledgeable and kept the tour very interesting and engaging! Will be back to go on a kayaking tour!

Very interesting history of Esteroand the Calusa. Dexter gave an interesting and informative tour. Loved the underground!

Such a gem...excellent guided kayak tour of the Estero Bay and back at the historical house also see the archeological site underneath (two thousand year old shell mound)...so much history and dedicated staff & volunteers

Very enjoyable visit. One of the staff members, Franklin, was so knowledgeable and eager to share it. A special place indeed!

What a little gem amid the chaos of Fort Myers Beach! So beautiful and calm... You can pack a picnic lunch and go sit on the picnic tables looking out onto Estero Bay watching the boats go by!

Absolutely perfect museum with a hands-on approach. We all had so much fun walking around the property, being able to touch reproduction tools, and seeing the incredible 140-year-old strangler fig-tree. Make sure to check this gem out!

Beautifully maintained

Was closed due to covid but was still able to walk the property and see some wildlife.

Love it

Great place to visit and the staff was very courteous and insightful. Neat little place to learn about Southwest Florida's ancient history if you've never been.

Interesting place

Brought my 6 year old and 8 year old Kayaking at Mound house. It was alot of fun but not quiet what I expected. The kayaking is in the canal along side the mangroves. You don't actually kayak through the mangroves. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about local birds, animals and sealife. He shared many interesting facts. We did see a few dolphins at one point and different birds.

Disappointed, no guide,read and learn on your own, no demonstrations, they had them before. Don't go in the offseason!!

AMAZING! Our experience was related to a kayaking tour (2 hours) launched from the Mound House through Estero Bay. We were guided by Yvette and Marina through the mangroves seeing beautiful wildlife that Yvette explained expertly. The House is also a TREMENDOUS exhibit; a must see for everyone!

Family fun kayak tour was indeed fun and for family. My fact-loving 8 & 11 yr olds loved it! Guides super patient w kids and knowledgable. And so reasonably priced at $25/adult and $15/kid.

Wonderful little gem of a museum with knowledgeable and attentive staff. It really shows that the place is made and maintained with love.

Giant iguana everywhere. Dropping from the trees. Very large.

Love taking my son there

This museum and learning experience are a fresh breath of education and history amongst all the tourist locations.

Interesting. Nice grounds to get away from the crowds.

Fascinating view of the Calusa indians and their life prior to European arrival. Knowledgeable guides and docents.

I scheduled a sunset kayak tour provided by The Mound House. Excellent tour!! 5 kayakers & our two leaders Dexter & Leslie. About two hours thru mangrove & a lovely sunset on the water. A leisurely paddle. Highly recommended.

Very interesting! Enjoyed the tours immensely! I highly recommend it. Been coming here for years and never new this existed. So glad we discovered this gem in FT. Myers! Great history information.

Beautifully organized with very knowledgeable guides. There was so much more to see and explore on the property than I had expected. Right on the water too. The gift shop is lovely as well. A "don't miss" site!

Learned quite a bit about Florida early history. Took the guided tour, and found our tour guide to be quite knowledgeable, interesting and interactive giving information, and then challenging us with questions to ensure understanding. There was a demonstration of early Calusa tools and hunting implements.

We were here 8 years ago. Since then they have done an amazing job and volunteers intridzce you to the interesting history of the Caloosa Indians. And the spot is so beautiful with an amazing view over the backbay.

Interesting. Built from seashells. Worth the visit.

Really cool place

Beautiful setting and historical site!

A must see.

Beautifully maintained, the volunteers ate very knowledgeable and welcoming. The tours are excellent.

Worth the trip to see. Very nice view of the pass and very nice walking paths.

Interesting well displayed archaeological site. The extra $5 for the guided tour was well worth it.

Very informative sunset kayaking tour. Amazing sunset surrounded by the beauty of nature ( birds, turtles and even a dolphin)

Lotsa history!

So interesting! Cherie was an excellent guide!

A must if in Fort Myers! Beautiful Historic and grounds are free to walk! A good place for kayak rentals and I encourage you pay and take the house tour at least 1 time, very informative!

Really interesting. I knew nothing about the local tribes of this area. Really makes one open their eyes on the history of Europeans explorer's and what happened to Native Americans.

Fantastic guided kayak tour. Katie Beth was excellent! Highly recommend.

Great place to visit. Oldest house on the island with superb exhibits on Indian and settlers culture.

The lady named misty was very nice and knowledgeable..What great tour... thanx misty....

We spent an enjoyable hour on the Shell House tour with Dexter, a quite capable information dispenser with a quick wit. Tour will give you an appreciation of the amount of development that has occurred and continues in Fort Myers Beach. Thanks to the Town for saving this archeological site.

Interesting bit of history. Wish admission was a bit less.