Pineland is open to the public all year from sun up to sundown through the Calusa Heritage Trail. We always enjoy the opportunity to speak with visitors, share museum resources, and answer any questions! As we like to say, we look forward to seeing you soon on “the trail!”

Hours of Operation

Clausa Heritage Trail

Gift Shop

Classroom

We are closed July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Calusa Heritage Trail will remain open for self-guided visits. Please check the calendar to confirm other holiday closures.

Guided Tours

We have guided tours January through April. Check the calendar for the schedule.

There are no guided tours between May and December. You may schedule a private guided tour during these months. We need at least 2 weeks notice and will provide tours for groups of 4 or more people. Please call 239-283-2157.

The Calusa Heritage Trail is open daily for self-guided visits from sunrise to sunset. Please follow on-site signage and stay on marked paths.

Admission

Requested donations for visitors to the Calusa Heritage Trail are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children. Members of the Friends of the RRC are admitted free. Income from donations and memberships makes it possible to maintain this important archaeological site.

Join the Friends of the RRC

Directions

Follow Pine Island Road (Hwy 78) west through Matlacha to its end at Stringfellow Road. Turn right and go 3.1 miles to the intersection of Pineland Road on left. Turn left and go 1.4 miles (past RRC headquarters next to Pineland Post Office) to end of Pineland Road at Waterfront Drive. Continue right along Waterfront Drive 0.2 miles, just past Tarpon Lodge to Calusa Heritage Trail sign and gate on right.

Address

Randell Research Center
Calusa Heritage Trail
13810 Waterfront Drive
Pineland, Florida 33945

Google map note: Because of our remote area, sometimes maps show our town as Bokeelia or even Wakulla. A map search for ‘Randell Research Center FL’ will usually give you the correct map point.

Contact Information

Phone: 239-283-2157
Email: RRC@FloridaMuseum.ufl.edu

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