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The Revs Institute is a not for profit world class automotive museum in Naples that is dedicated to the study and celebration of the automobile. The Revs Institute only sells a limited number of tickets each day so you need to plan ahead for your visit. I called a few days in advance but they were already sold out except for one ticket. I explained that the visit was a birthday present and they kindly agreed to sell me an extra ticket. This is not the kind of museum you can visit on the spur of the moment. The Revs Institute is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 10 am - 4 pm. All visitors must reserve tickets online for specific dates and times in advance. Admission is available every half-hour from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and walk-up visitors will not be accommodated. The Revs Institute was created by Miles Collier, a familiar name to anyone who has visited Collier County. Collier's grandfather was New York City advertising mogul and real estate developer Barron Collier who founded Collier County, Florida in 1923. Mr. Collier developed a passion for autos and racing from his father C. Miles Collier and uncle Sam Collier who introduced sports racing to the United States in the 1930's. In 1986 Mr. Collier acquired the car collection of longtime family friend Briggs Swift Cunningham. In the 1980's and 90's he continued to grow the collection. The Revs Institute was created in 2008 to share the collection and serve as a center of study with the acquisition of the Karl Ludvigsen Library in 2011. The library contains over 600,000 online images, 25,000 books, and 880 magazines. The Revs Institute is a three story, 80,000 square foot building which houses more than 100 of the rarest automobiles and sports cars in the world built between 1896 and 1995. For the most part they value keeping them in their their original, untouched and patinaed state. Sometimes the vehicles are lent out for movies, other productions, historic races, and special events. They could also be in their restoration garage. The automobiles are divided into four themed galleries: Automobility, Vitesse, Revs, and Porsche. All of the cars are operational and displayed free of protective barriers allowing you intimate access to examine them. To enhance your experience you can download the museum app which gives you information about each car but I think a favorite part of the museum is talking with all of the volunteers who serve as docents. These are all knowledgeable car guys with a wealth of information about the cars at the Rev Institute but also with some great car stories of their own. They were around every corner waiting to have a friendly chat and inform and to provide a personalized experience. I can't recommend this museum highly enough. As a history buff I found more than enough to keep my interest but if you are a car enthusiast you will get so much more out of your visit. The Porsche's were a favorite but there are cars to drool over around every corner. It is well worth taking the extra time required to plan out a visit to this one of a kind museum. Don't forget to visit the carefully curated gift shop on your way out for a memento of your visit.
This is a beautiful museum housing a vast collection of race cars. It is a relaxing, quiet, and intellectually enticing experience. The volunteer staff are enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about cars. I would not say this is a place for kids because there is a lot you cannot touch, only can admire with quiet admiration. The museum has a shop, restrooms, and a good amount of seating to take a break and admire the cars as you go through the exhibits.
Amazing Auto Collection My wife and I are not huge car enthusiasts, but we were told to check this place out. It is absolutely amazing. The number of vehicles with plaques explaining the history of the cars was incredibly informative. There were volunteers placed around the institute who were excited to share their knowledge of the cars in the area they were stationed in. You need to buy tickets, but for $20/person it is one of the best values in Naples. It also minimized the crowds, so it was easy to navigate around the museum without bumping into people. We look forward to visiting again with our out-of-town guests that visit us.
I haven't been here since it was a private collection, and it's way different now - open to the public and totally different layout, so I bought tickets and drove over on a Sat am from Fort Lauderdale. I am a lifelong car person, professional racer for a couple decades and I judge at many of the big events. Also I have been to important collections all over the US and Europe and my first thought was how lucky S. FL is to have this collection open and available. It's really a good collection. If Porsches are your thing this is maybe second only to the Porsche factory collection. Many of the cars here I would describe as "the best of the best". Also the docents are really helpful, knowledgeable, they love the place and it shows. It's well laid out, well lit, the whole place is extremely photogenic and I can't think of a better way to spend a couple hours. Tip- go online and buy your ticket in advance. They have limited hours, are only open certain days and tickets are both day and time specific. Lots of free parking. Great gift shop. Five stars all the way!
If you love unique cars and engines this is one of the best collections in the United States. What makes this collection unique is all the vehicles are driven once a year. Museum quality road worthy cars just doesn't happen. You are allowed to get very close to the cars but do not touch. Which is almost as good as it gets. If you want to look inside the race cars you can. Of Note Flash photography is not allowed. Tickets are online only. Open three days a week Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I have seen when tickets were a 30 day wait. Two hours is not enough to tour. If you want to see everything allow yourself at least 3 to 4 hours.
Revs Institute was the perfect experience for a rainy day. Fabulous collection, wonderful docents adding color commentary, easy to locate, all positive, two thumbs up.
Wow! This museum is beautiful and a pretty good size, having 115 cars. All the cars are more or less immaculate and you can walk right up to them. They have individuals stationed throughout the museum who are very knowledgeable and can answer any questions or share interesting tid bits about the cars. I definitely recommend the tour. Our tour guide went one by one over every single car. It was fascinating and beyond worth the slightly extra cost. My partner and I had a blast. If you like cars even just a little bit, I strongly strongly recommend.
Let's set the record straight. I am not a car buff by any stretch of the imagination. We enjoyed a visit to Revs like we have never enjoyed a museum visit before. The #1 reason, Roc, our docent. Saying he was knowledgeable and passionate is the biggest understatement of the year. What a terrific museum, what a collection. Don't just go visit, sign up for a docent tour. The history, trivia, facts and passion Roc shared was second to none. Having guests in from out of town, or just like cars? Make a reservation and set aside at least three hours. Don't miss out on this local gem.
Great way to spend a couple hours. Cost is 30.00 per person for a 2 hour tour of some incredible automotive treasures. You must buy your tickets online beforehand. A beautiful array of vehicles, some completely restored some marinated in tradition and still fully authentic. Tour guide was super informative .They tell you to silence your phone and make sure no flashes when you are taking photos so I was respectful of that. I was in a group with 4 other people so you could ask questions freely. They have one of a kind racing vehicles as well as turn of the Century vehicles. Really a comprehensive history of the automobile as well as wide array of antique race cars. Also a gift shop to purchase souvenirs as you exit. They also have couches in each room so people who can't stand for long periods of time can sit during the tour and still be a part of the presentation. To have access to Mr Colliers private collection of vintage vehicles and learn of their history is a one of a kind experience that should not be missed.
Interesting and informative car museum. 104 cars throughout, to include sports cars, older cars and racing cars. I would recommend a few hrs here, especially for car enthusiasts like we are.
This place was surprisingly amazing. I made reservations online to have a Saturday morning tour with a docent. Do this - it'll be the best $25 you ever spend. The amount of car knowledge imparted in a two hour tour was totally worth it. Many times our tour group would walk into a new room and audibly gasp at the stunning car we were now face to face with. This is really not just a car museum; rather it is a celebration of all the innovations of cars throughout the ages. They don't just fix old cars up and put them on the floor; they show the evolution of cars. Many cars still have all their dings and scrapes on them - and they have a picture behind the car of it winning a race while acquiring those paint flaws. They display the first cars with the engines in the front, the first cars with the engines in the rear, the first cars with the mechanic riding along the outside of the car to adjust fuel, etc. I especially loved the Porsche gallery, with the very first Porsche, the first Porsche 911 to win a race, and all the various Porsche experimental race cars. The institute is bigger inside than it appears on the outside, with plenty of parking. If someone in your life is a car enthusiast, this is absolutely a must-visit place.
If you are into cars and have a few hours to kill, this is the place for you. I spent three hours in there, and could have easily spent three more. What a collection of sports cars! They have docents all around the museum to answer any kind of question you might have. They also have a fantastic app that you can put on your phone to view any car in the museum. I have never been to a car museum that I enjoyed more!
Revs is a great "museum" for car lovers. If you're not a big fan of cars it may turn you into one. They have an amazing collection of old, beautifully maintained, and rare cars housed in an 80,000 square foot facility. There are volunteers throughout that will answer any questions you have and tell you interesting stories and facts about the cars. There are also guided tours. It takes about 1.5-2 hours to get through all the exhibits. There's a gift shop at the entrance that has some pretty unique items including miniatures of the cars, tshirts, and puzzles. It's a fun, educational and different way to spend a couple hours in Naples. read more
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Nate and I were looking for things to do in the Naples area last year when we were visiting my parents, and the Revs Institute popped up. Unfortunately we weren't able to get tickets at that time, because they offer limited hours and you have to purchase tickets online ahead of time (no walk ins are allowed). We remembered this for our visit this year and managed to get tickets for an afternoon (which happened to be overcast and a bit rainy which was perfect). Their hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. The last entry ticket is for 2 pm. This is a HUGE car museum at 80,000 square feet. If you like cars, especially vintage sports cars, definitely check this place out. I personally do not really care about cars that much, but it was pretty cool to see all the different types they have (over 100 fully operational vehicles). There are trained docents everywhere and they are very knowledgeable. I got very overwhelmed trying to read all the placards, so I gave up on that pretty quickly, to be honest. They are very wordy and not written at a very accessible level in my opinion - but again, not a car person. The museum was very clean, and it was cool that you can get so close to the cars as they don't have any barriers around them. There is a nice little gift shop that had some fun car items and apparel. I don't feel the need to go back again, I'm glad we got to check it out. read more
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The Revs Institute is a not for profit world class automotive museum in Naples that is dedicated to the study and celebration of the automobile. The Revs Institute only sells a limited number of tickets each day so you need to plan ahead for your visit. I called a few days in advance but they were already sold out except for one ticket. I explained that the visit was a birthday present and they kindly agreed to sell me an extra ticket. This is not the kind of museum you can visit on the spur of the moment. The Revs Institute is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 10 am - 4 pm. All visitors must reserve tickets online for specific dates and times in advance. Admission is available every half-hour from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and walk-up visitors will not be accommodated. The Revs Institute was created by Miles Collier, a familiar name to anyone who has visited Collier County. Collier's grandfather was New York City advertising mogul and real estate developer Barron Collier who founded Collier County, Florida in 1923. Mr. Collier developed a passion for autos and racing from his father C. Miles Collier and uncle Sam Collier who introduced sports racing to the United States in the 1930's. In 1986 Mr. Collier acquired the car collection of longtime family friend Briggs Swift Cunningham. In the 1980's and 90's he continued to grow the collection. The Revs Institute was created in 2008 to share the collection and serve as a center of study with the acquisition of the Karl Ludvigsen Library in 2011. The library contains over 600,000 online images, 25,000 books, and 880 magazines. The Revs Institute is a three story, 80,000 square foot building which houses more than 100 of the rarest automobiles and sports cars in the world built between 1896 and 1995. For the most part they value keeping them in their their original, untouched and patinaed state. Sometimes the vehicles are lent out for movies, other productions, historic races, and special events. They could also be in their restoration garage. The automobiles are divided into four themed galleries: Automobility, Vitesse, Revs, and Porsche. All of the cars are operational and displayed free of protective barriers allowing you intimate access to examine them. To enhance your experience you can download the museum app which gives you information about each car but I think a favorite part of the museum is talking with all of the volunteers who serve as docents. These are all knowledgeable car guys with a wealth of information about the cars at the Rev Institute but also with some great car stories of their own. They were around every corner waiting to have a friendly chat and inform and to provide a personalized experience. I can't recommend this museum highly enough. As a history buff I found more than enough to keep my interest but if you are a car enthusiast you will get so much more out of your visit. The Porsche's were a favorite but there are cars to drool over around every corner. It is well worth taking the extra time required to plan out a visit to this one of a kind museum. Don't forget to visit the carefully curated gift shop on your way out for a memento of your visit. read more
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This is a beautiful museum housing a vast collection of race cars. It is a relaxing, quiet, and intellectually enticing experience. The volunteer staff are enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about cars. I would not say this is a place for kids because there is a lot you cannot touch, only can admire with quiet admiration. The museum has a shop, restrooms, and a good amount of seating to take a break and admire the cars as you go through the exhibits. read more
2 years ago
Amazing Auto Collection My wife and I are not huge car enthusiasts, but we were told to check this place out. It is absolutely amazing. The number of vehicles with plaques explaining the history of the cars was incredibly informative. There were volunteers placed around the institute who were excited to share their knowledge of the cars in the area they were stationed in. You need to buy tickets, but for $20/person it is one of the best values in Naples. It also minimized the crowds, so it was easy to navigate around the museum without bumping into people. We look forward to visiting again with our out-of-town guests that visit us. read more
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I haven't been here since it was a private collection, and it's way different now - open to the public and totally different layout, so I bought tickets and drove over on a Sat am from Fort Lauderdale. I am a lifelong car person, professional racer for a couple decades and I judge at many of the big events. Also I have been to important collections all over the US and Europe and my first thought was how lucky S. FL is to have this collection open and available. It's really a good collection. If Porsches are your thing this is maybe second only to the Porsche factory collection. Many of the cars here I would describe as "the best of the best". Also the docents are really helpful, knowledgeable, they love the place and it shows. It's well laid out, well lit, the whole place is extremely photogenic and I can't think of a better way to spend a couple hours. Tip- go online and buy your ticket in advance. They have limited hours, are only open certain days and tickets are both day and time specific. Lots of free parking. Great gift shop. Five stars all the way! read more
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Thank you for making trip from Fort Lauderdale to visit Revs…
If you love unique cars and engines this is one of the best collections in the United States. What makes this collection unique is all the vehicles are driven once a year. Museum quality road worthy cars just doesn't happen. You are allowed to get very close to the cars but do not touch. Which is almost as good as it gets. If you want to look inside the race cars you can. Of Note Flash photography is not allowed. Tickets are online only. Open three days a week Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I have seen when tickets were a 30 day wait. Two hours is not enough to tour. If you want to see everything allow yourself at least 3 to 4 hours. read more
2 years ago
Revs Institute was the perfect experience for a rainy day. Fabulous collection, wonderful docents adding color commentary, easy to locate, all positive, two thumbs up. read more
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We are so glad you enjoyed your visit to Revs Institute! Thank you…
2 years ago
Wow! This museum is beautiful and a pretty good size, having 115 cars. All the cars are more or less immaculate and you can walk right up to them. They have individuals stationed throughout the museum who are very knowledgeable and can answer any questions or share interesting tid bits about the cars. I definitely recommend the tour. Our tour guide went one by one over every single car. It was fascinating and beyond worth the slightly extra cost. My partner and I had a blast. If you like cars even just a little bit, I strongly strongly recommend. read more
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We appreciate your kind words about your visit to Revs Institute and…
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We are grateful for your 5-star rating and sharing your experience at…
Let's set the record straight. I am not a car buff by any stretch of the imagination. We enjoyed a visit to Revs like we have never enjoyed a museum visit before. The #1 reason, Roc, our docent. Saying he was knowledgeable and passionate is the biggest understatement of the year. What a terrific museum, what a collection. Don't just go visit, sign up for a docent tour. The history, trivia, facts and passion Roc shared was second to none. Having guests in from out of town, or just like cars? Make a reservation and set aside at least three hours. Don't miss out on this local gem. read more
Great way to spend a couple hours. Cost is 30.00 per person for a 2 hour tour of some incredible automotive treasures. You must buy your tickets online beforehand. A beautiful array of vehicles, some completely restored some marinated in tradition and still fully authentic. Tour guide was super informative .They tell you to silence your phone and make sure no flashes when you are taking photos so I was respectful of that. I was in a group with 4 other people so you could ask questions freely. They have one of a kind racing vehicles as well as turn of the Century vehicles. Really a comprehensive history of the automobile as well as wide array of antique race cars. Also a gift shop to purchase souvenirs as you exit. They also have couches in each room so people who can't stand for long periods of time can sit during the tour and still be a part of the presentation. To have access to Mr Colliers private collection of vintage vehicles and learn of their history is a one of a kind experience that should not be missed. read more
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This place was surprisingly amazing. I made reservations online to have a Saturday morning tour with a docent. Do this - it'll be the best $25 you ever spend. The amount of car knowledge imparted in a two hour tour was totally worth it. Many times our tour group would walk into a new room and audibly gasp at the stunning car we were now face to face with. This is really not just a car museum; rather it is a celebration of all the innovations of cars throughout the ages. They don't just fix old cars up and put them on the floor; they show the evolution of cars. Many cars still have all their dings and scrapes on them - and they have a picture behind the car of it winning a race while acquiring those paint flaws. They display the first cars with the engines in the front, the first cars with the engines in the rear, the first cars with the mechanic riding along the outside of the car to adjust fuel, etc. I especially loved the Porsche gallery, with the very first Porsche, the first Porsche 911 to win a race, and all the various Porsche experimental race cars. The institute is bigger inside than it appears on the outside, with plenty of parking. If someone in your life is a car enthusiast, this is absolutely a must-visit place. read more
5 years ago
If you are into cars and have a few hours to kill, this is the place for you. I spent three hours in there, and could have easily spent three more. What a collection of sports cars! They have docents all around the museum to answer any kind of question you might have. They also have a fantastic app that you can put on your phone to view any car in the museum. I have never been to a car museum that I enjoyed more! read more
3 years ago
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We are so glad to hear you had a great visit to Revs Institute in…
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It sounds like you enjoyed an amazing time diving into automotive…
There are not many attractions and things to do in Ft Myers area this time of the year. We decided to make a trip and visit Revs Institute. We struggle a bit to make reservations and buy a tickets online. Founded that the website isn't the friendliest one. We decided to have a tour with the docent. That was a excellent decision on our side. We highly recommend that you do the same. It's not a big difference in pricing. Docent tour is $ 25 per person and is offered 4 times a day. The guided tour last 2:20 and is very informative to get the best of this institution. Highly recommended. read more
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The Rev's Institute is as good as it gets for an automotive museum! It is one of the most beautiful and has one of the most extensive collections I've seen anywhere! If you are a gear head or enthusiast of any level this is NOT TO BE MISSED! It is without doubt one of the best automotive collections in North America! Be prepared to spend hours at this collection as you will be amazed at the depth and breadth of the collection. I cannot wait to go back again! read more
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This place. I might be giving it five stars because I didn't know what to expect. The building is non-descript. And I won't spoil the surprise. REVS = Researching the Evolution of Vehicles in Society. But if you're a car guy, and you're in Naples, you have to go here. Seriously. It's so good, my wife (who could care less about cars) said she had a really good time. Highlights: 1) The cars: old stuff. New stuff. History-making stuff. Porsche's first race car, like serial #001. 2) The setup: meaning the production value (lighting, placement, displays, reading material, etc) 3) The people: docents, who are so friendly and personable, the front office staff, everyone was great. It's so well done. I enjoyed it as much as the LeMay in WA, and I wasn't expecting that. Go go go. Support these guys. read more
8 years ago
Bestowing less than five stars on this collection would only reveal the reviewer's ignorance of the automobiles themselves - and by "themselves" I do mean THESE particular models and not the models at-large. I had last visited this address some 15 years ago or so. At the time, it was the Collier Automotive Museum (I believe) and it appears the entirety of that collection is still here today. I've learned that a member of the Collier family bought Briggs Cunningham's sizable collection and so today we are presented with this two-story collection of historically significant autos. Cary Cooper's own Duesenberg. Enzo Ferrari's own Ferrari. Hitler's own commissioned racer. The oldest Ferrari in the U.S. The last production car to win a 24 hours of Le Mans. A beautiful Sahara-modified Citroën 2CV (my personal favorite). And so many more (such as an 1896 Benz) Every one of these are fully functional, licensed and road legal. In Tallahassee, we have an automobile museum (DeVoe Moore's "Tallahassee Automobile Museum" and it's nice and all, but...) Bottom line: if you're remotely enthusiastic about mechanized sports and automobiles themselves, you'll treat yourself well by coming here. Buy tickets online. Apparently, there are no tickets sold on location. read more
4 years ago
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We are so pleased you enjoyed your docent tour at Revs Institute and…
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Wow. If you have any interest in cars, this is a stop in Naples not to be missed! An amazing collection of unique cars under on roof. The docents are all clearly car lovers and are quite friendly. A perfect way to spend the hot midday hours of summer in SW Florida. read more
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