Naples Depot Museum’s Grand Return
Published on January 07, 2026
Tracks to the Past: Naples Depot Museum’s Grand Return After a Three-Year Stop
After enduring years of closures due to Hurricane Ian, the wait is finally over. The Naples Depot Museum, a beloved landmark in Southwest Florida, is officially reopening its doors to the public and welcoming you back to the railroading boom days of the Roaring Twenties!
The Naples Depot Museum demonstrates how generations of Southwest Floridians used technology and transportation to conquer a vast, seemingly impenetrable frontier. Feature exhibits include Seminole dugout canoes, a mule-drawn wagon, the antique swamp buggy “Tumble Bug”, and restored rail cars, including the Budd Observation Car built for the Seaboard Air Line railroad in 1947. The Naples Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“Historic buildings withstand the test of time for good reason,” said Museum Director Amanda Townsend. “Their aesthetics, durability, and community value see them through good times and tough times. Hurricane Ian dealt the Depot a blow, and we’ve longed to be able to complete repairs and share its beauty and stories with the public once more. We’re delighted that day has come.”
There will be a County Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting for County Officials and invited guests from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on January 14, 2026. The public will be welcomed to the museum at 11 a.m. The Naples Depot Museum is located at 1051 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, Florida.
This special day will include:
- Guided tours every hour
- Commemorative ticket/ postcards for visitors
- Beverage station throughout
- Music and mingling
- Various areas for photo opportunities
About Collier County Museums
The Collier County Museums have five fascinating locations: Collier Museum at Government Center, Naples Depot Museum, Museum of the Everglades, Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, and the Marco Island Historical Museum.
Our unique locations each provide a different glimpse into our past, where a diverse blend of old and new, history and legend, weaves its story across a glittering landscape of sun-warmed beaches, ancient cypress forests, and the sprawling grasslands of the Florida Everglades. Discover fierce saber cats and long-vanished civilizations, stunning archaeological finds and curious inventions, turn-of-the-century trading posts, cowmen, cattle ranches, and some of Florida's most adventurous and colorful characters. It's a story that's far too big to be told in just one visit — or one museum.
Our museums are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Visit our website for a full list of special exhibits and events: colliermuseums.com.