I am a long-time fan of Blue Mangrove Gallery and have been visiting the shop for the past 10…read moreyears. On February 4, 2023 I stopped in to buy two prints that I adored and was very excited about. I wrote the following email to the owner to share my disappointment. I didn't receive a reply or an apology. Dear Sir or Madam, Unfortunately, the gentleman helping me out was rude. I asked about shipping and or extra packaging to protect the prints on the airplane. His response was short and again rude and that he didn't have anything to wrap or protect the prints in. He asked if I still wanted them and I did purchase the prints. I was also not thanked for my purchase. It's now disappointing that I have the memory of two beautiful pictures being tied with the poor customer service I received. I would appreciate an explanation and an apology as to why I was treated in rude manner and not thanked for my $200 purchase. Regards, Jill

Beautiful store with unique gifts!! A bit spendy but definitely high quality and gorgeous…read more I really wish that they'd bring in more scrapbooks like they had last year... absolutely perfect for Christmas gifts to remember our annual visit by!!

Incredible and beautiful art! Fun environment with artist! Highly suggest stopping by if on Marco…read moreIsland

Typical art studio. Didn't take any classes but did look at the artwork for sale. Very high…read morequality. Small gifts shop on site. Special exhibits throughout the year, when I went it was photographs of people with tattoos.

We've gone to a few events here, and I absolutely love this place! They have classes, gallery,…read moreshowings, and live entertainment. The parking is phenomenal, and the prices are good. And they serve a glass of wine at their special events! How nice is that?

Love this art gallery! One of the artists is Betty Newman and I love her art! She has many…read moredifferent styles of art, including using sand and glitter on canvases. Definitely a must do if you love art. There are 14 different artists showcased. A couple fantastic photographers as well. There is also jewelry and other great items.

From the owner: Art gallery featuring the finest Marco Island artisans. Oils, multi-media, watercolors, sculpture,…read morephotography, jewelery and fiber art creations for the discriminating taste. We have custom framing. Art featuring the sights of Marco Island and the world. Cards, prints and gifts all created locally by our artists. Please inquire about ART LESSONS.

What a beautiful little gem of an art museum in Marco Island! I simply googled this spot and I was…read morehighly impressed! It was around the corner (less than a mile) from where I was staying at the JW Marriot. As soon as I entered, the staff was accomodating, kind and greeted me with a smile. The museum is quite small, however I got to see the beautiful waterfront landscapes, birds and ocean view paintings of Douglas David, Peggy Keigley, and Jim Freeman in the main exhibition room. The selection of pieces was all very Marco Islandesque. As stated above, ocean views, birds, & sunsets were some of the paintings I got to view. The values differed. I saw some paintings that were $250 and then some that were over $2,000 or more. There was an upstairs as well. I did visit the gift shop and I bought 2 glass jewelry holders and a beautiful necklace. Overall, amazing experience at this hidden gem!

Went for art o matic can't wait to open the fun mystery art. My sister knows about this and we…read morefounded two locally and went to both. I am looking forward to my fun new art from a fun artist

Since we've been visiting the Naples/Marco Island area for many years now, Nate and I have done a…read morelot of the tourist attractions like the zoo, botanical gardens, a few museums, etc. but somehow had never been to the Marco Island Historical Museum until our visit in March 2026. The museum is free to visit, and I was really impressed. We got an overview when we entered and learned a lot about the history of Marco Island and its residents, starting with the Calusa period (pre 1700s). The history is fascinating and although some of it was a little washed over, I think most of it was well done in terms of honoring the native people of the area. There was a rotating exhibit while we visited about the evolution of transportation that happened throughout the island's history, which included ships, airplanes (Marco Island Airways operated in the 70s and 80s, trains, and automobiles. The other exhibits were packed with lots of information and artifacts which were very cool to see. The displays were nicely done with lots of great visuals. I especially enjoyed learning about the Mackle brothers, who had a large part in developing the island. They also had the famous Key Marco Cat on display, which was discovered in 1896 and was perfectly preserved in an oxygen-free bog. It is currently on loan to the Marco Island Historical Museum but is returning to the Smithsonian in April 2026. I'm glad we got to see this unique icon, especially as a cat lover. If you're interested in history, I highly recommend visiting this museum.

This was a fantastic way to spend a windy, chilly morning on Marco Island. This museum is…read morecertainly cherished by all who live here. What a gem of so well put together and maintained. No cost to get in either (donations accepted and appreciated). My husband and I learned so much about the history of Marco island as well as the development of the island. Fascinating stuff!

Malenda Trick is a world class artist with a gallery tucked away in The Shops of Olde Marco…read more we recently discovered this while dinning at Lee be fish. Her work is amazing. She was a pleasure to meet & we will be returning for one of her art classes.

From the owner: Malenda has created more than 40,000 paintings in her career, which are displayed throughout the…read moreworld. Her Marco Island gallery walls are covered from ceiling to floor with rich oil paintings in her unique style of impressionism. She conducts art lessons loved by her students in her "no talent required" lessons with a fabulous gourmet buffet.