Naples, FL is known for high-end shopping, fine dining, and, of course, beaches. But did you know the city also has some great museums to check out?

Here are some of the best museums in Naples, worth spending an afternoon...or even a day.

The Baker Museum

The Baker Museum is one of the best fine arts museums in Florida and offers fifteen galleries as well as hosting multiple traveling exhibitions. These traveling displays complement the permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. They also have several educational opportunities such as lectures and artist talks. 

The Revs Institute

If you are at all interested in cars, the Revs Institute needs to be on your list. It's more than just a collection of cars...the cars at the Revs Institute represent remarkable advances in technology for their time...or advances in technology (such as the Citroen Sahara with its two engines) that proved to be less than useful dead ends.

Also, every single car in their collection still runs! Because of the extensive climate control and other systems designed to keep the cars in good condition without having to put them behind glass, admissions are limited. One of the best ways to experience it is through a guided tour, which can also include the car workshop.

Palm Cottage

The oldest surviving house in Naples, Palm Cottage has been restored to its original 1895 state. Self-guided or docent-led tours of the 3,500-square-foot, tabby-mortar home are available and the house is surrounded by wonderful gardens. It's also a stop on walking tours through the Naples Historic District, which are also well worth checking out.

The very best time to see Palm Cottage, though, is Christmas. Through the month of December, the Palm Cottage will be dressed up in period-appropriate, elegant decorations for heartwarming seasonal tours.

Collier Museum at Government Center

If you just want to know about the history of Naples and Collier County, head downtown to the Collier Museum. The museum covers the history of the area from when the first humans to make it to Florida hunted Mastodons, all the way through the pioneer history. The museum is located on a five-acre site that is perfect for picnicking and also contains gardens of native plants, a 1910 steam logging locomotive, a World War II Sherman tank, and other interesting outdoor exhibits.

These are only a few of the interesting museums and cultural exhibits in Naples and the surrounding area. For residents, the ever-changing exhibits make these museums worth returning to over and over again.

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