IMAG History & Science Center, Fort Myers (must see)
The IMAG History & Science Center, formerly known as the Imaginarium Science Center, is an interactive museum and aquarium. This is a great spot to stop on a visit to Ft. Myers for tourists of any age.
IMAG offers many different exhibits that engage visitors while teaching them about nature and history. Tourists can use augmented reality to see history Ft. Myers and learn what the area looked like when early settlers stopped in the region. Tourists can also go below the sea using AR to take a virtual dive to see the sunken USS Mohawk.
Visitors to the IMAG can interact with sea life if they wish. A stingray feeding tank lets guests feed the rays from the palm of their hands. A touch tank lets guests have the unique opportunity to pet a horseshoe crab, sea star or an urchin.
There are many other exhibits at IMAG that awaken the imagination in all who visit. The science center offers lessons and experiments in nature, weather, boating and the importance of clean water.
The science center is open from 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 PM each Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.
IMAG offers many different exhibits that engage visitors while teaching them about nature and history. Tourists can use augmented reality to see history Ft. Myers and learn what the area looked like when early settlers stopped in the region. Tourists can also go below the sea using AR to take a virtual dive to see the sunken USS Mohawk.
Visitors to the IMAG can interact with sea life if they wish. A stingray feeding tank lets guests feed the rays from the palm of their hands. A touch tank lets guests have the unique opportunity to pet a horseshoe crab, sea star or an urchin.
There are many other exhibits at IMAG that awaken the imagination in all who visit. The science center offers lessons and experiments in nature, weather, boating and the importance of clean water.
The science center is open from 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 PM each Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.
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IMAG History & Science Center on Map
Sight Name: IMAG History & Science Center
Sight Location: Fort Myers, USA (See walking tours in Fort Myers)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Fort Myers, USA (See walking tours in Fort Myers)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Fort Myers, Florida
Create Your Own Walk in Fort Myers
Creating your own self-guided walk in Fort Myers is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Fort Myers Downtown Walking Tour
Fort Myers, Florida is widely known for its beautiful beaches and proximity to popular islands. The city proudly shares its history as the winter home of inventor Thomas Edison and industrial pioneer Henry Ford. However, the interesting and complicated history of the city goes much further back than the late 19th century.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
The area, like much of southeastern Florida, was the home of the Calusa... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles