Educational Tours for Adults and Children

The Palm Cottage™ house museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and The Norris Gardens represent a genuine window to Neapolitan life in the early 1900s. Our engaging Docent-led tours include tales about Naples' adventurous settlers, turn of the century gardening stories, and introductions to some of Naples' most prestigious, local architectural gems.

Located conveniently in the heart of Old Naples, one block east of the Naples Pier, the Naples Historical Society is headquartered on the grounds of Palm Cottage™, the oldest house in Naples. Built in 1895 by Walter N. Haldeman, publisher of the Louisville Courier-Journal, the 3,500 square foot house museum exudes the rustic charm of the period. Be sure to visit our gift shop offering one of the area's most unique collections of historical books and gifts.

Educators! Please inquire about our one-hour Children's Education Program designed to engage 4th and 5th grade school students.   It supplements Collier County School District FCAT materials and is spearheaded by former elementary teachers, now Palm Cottage™ docents!

Docent-guided Palm Cottage™ House Museum Tours

NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED.
(This tour includes a self-guided stroll through The Norris Gardens.)  

Take a step back in time and learn about early Naples' history and explore Neapolitan life through these tours.   Watch history come alive!  

	Tour length varies by the visitor: 20 - 60 minutes or more based on your interest.
	November to April:   Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
	May to October:   Wednesday AND Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
	We request a donation of $8 per person, $5 for children under 12, members are FREE!

Docent-guided Tours of The Norris Gardens

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
(This tour includes a self-guided tour of Palm Cottage™.)

Take another step back in time and learn about the vegetation and landscape history over the last 100 years while you stroll all five of the historic gardens: The Garden of the Senses, The Palm Collector's Garden, The Edible Garden, The Pioneer Garden, and The Shade Garden.  

	Garden tour length is one hour.
	Year Round:   the first and third Thursday of each month, 10-11:00 a.m.
	We request a donation of $8 per person, $5 for children under 12, members are FREE!

Historic Third Street District Walking Tours

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
(This tour includes a Docent-guided tour of Palm Cottage™ and a self-guided stroll through The Gardens.)  

Come enjoy this very popular 2 to 2.5 hour walking tour through parts of the Historic District, including Third Street South.   Enjoy colorful anecdotes about the people and places of Old Naples.   This tour includes a Docent-guided tour of the Palm Cottage™ house museum and a self-guided stroll through The Gardens.  

	November to April:   Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. (arrive at Palm Cottage™ by 9:45 a.m.)
	May to October:   the first Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. (arrive at Palm Cottage™ by 8:55 a.m.)
	We request a donation of $15 per person, members $10.