The IMAG History and Science Center in Fort Myers, Florida truly gives children the opportunity to come face-to-face with science and nature with over 60 interactive exhibits!
Featuring a combination of history and science exhibits to spark everyone’s interest. Learn how Fort Myers got its name and other Fort Myers history. Discover and explore historically themed exhibits about area boating and fishing, Native Americans, and World War II. See historical photographs, Calusa Indian tools made from shells, an 1850 military fort diorama, and a model depicting First Street in 1900.
IMAG makes science and history fun for everyone! Dig up a dinosaur, touch a stingray, build a Rigamajig, star in your own weather forecast, or catch a 3D movie. Learn more about IMAG History and Science Center in this feature blog article!
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Brings Exhibits to Life
The new virtual reality (VR) exhibit, Virtual Fort Myers: The Past Meets the Present, brings the fort alive in a fully immersive 3D experience. Visitors to the IMAG History and Science Center will experience the place where soldiers and early settlers of Southwest Florida slept, ate, and kept watch over the fort. Guests will use their own hands to interact with the environment, just like those who originally resided there.
The IMAG History and Science Center’s App is easily downloaded to smartphones to deliver unique VR and augmented reality (AR) experiences with the assistance of Google Cardboard. The app currently provides two VR experiences, including a diving expedition to the USS Mohawk Reef off the coast of Sanibel Island, and a climb to the top of IMAG’s iconic water tower to take in panoramic views of surrounding scenery. The AR experiences include viewing life-like images of the mammals represented by IMAG’s prehistoric fossil exhibits.
With exhibits like Shaping SWFL Watersheds and Science on a Sphere, families can have a blast learning more about the earth, history, science and beyond!
Science on a Sphere is an interactive exhibit that illustrates earth sciences with a Google Earth Wall that allows people to virtually climb the world’s tallest mountains, dive into the deepest canyons, visit exciting cities, learn about exotic animals, and more.
The Shaping SWFL Watersheds exhibit is an interactive, augmented reality sandbox generating live topographical maps and fluid dynamics in real time.
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“Science Saturday” and “History Saturday”
The IMAG offers visitors the opportunity to create new experiences through the exploration of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and history with an emphasis on Southwest Florida.
Both kids and adults will enjoy the interactive activities offered at designated stations throughout the center between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month. “Science Saturday” and “History Saturday” are included with regular admission. Enjoy Aquariums, See a 3D Movie, and Catch a Live Animal Show!
IMAG History & Science Center Admission
General Admission $19.50, Student with ID $15, Children under 3 are free. Prices do not include tax. Admission includes 3D film, Live Animal Encounters, Science Shows, “Sea-to-See” Touch Tanks, and over 60 hands-on science exhibits.
Parking is free.
IMAG History and Science Center is a proud participant of the Blue Star Museums program, which offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. See the complete list of Blue Star Museums here.
IMAG History & Science Center Hours
Closed Tuesday.
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
IMAG funding provided by Lee County Tourist Development Council.
The IMAG Museum of History and Science Center continues to support the Fort Myers community with accessible educational experiences. They are committed to finding safe, engaging ways to learn together. Please consider supporting the IMAG Museum of History and Science through their STEM and History education opportunities.
