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3075 Sanibel Captiva Road
Sanibel, FL 33957
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+1 239 395 2233 / +1 888 679 6450
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Neighborhood :
Sanibel
http://www.shellmuseum.org/ - Mon to Sun from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Anyone who has ever brought back a pretty seashell from the beach will find something of interest at Sanibel's Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. The Shell Museum is the only one in the United States devoted to shells. It houses more than two million specimens and is constantly growing. You can have your own shells identified before learning about the history and formation of shells. Visit displays of fossils, shells in art, jewelry, and architecture and sailor's valentines. Kids can participate in the Children's Learning Lab while adults browse the gift shop. Admission is USD7 for adults aged 17 and up, USD4 for children ages 5-16, children 4 and younger are free.
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Trekaroo Reviews
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After culling the beach for shells, your youngsters will enjoy learning more about their finds. Especially for them, a Children’s Science Lab o...
Trip Advisor Reviews
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“If you like shells, don't miss this. It was fabulous!”
I don't know why anyone who visits Sanibel would want to miss this museum. The shells are beautiful; it shows shells from all over the world. A...
“Other Attractions on Sanibel are more Interesting”
We had a great trip to Sanibel. However, the shell museum was the least interesting attraction. There are few exhibits. I found more interestin...
“Interesting visit”
My husband and I visited the shell museum during our vacation in July. The video shown there was actually quite informative, but I don't think ...
“If you enjoy museums, you'll like this place.”
You *will* learn a lot about shells and will be able to identify what you find on the beach after visiting the museum. Our family of four (Mom,...
“Shell Museum--Okay, but not that exciting”
My boyfriend and I attended to shell museum during a recent trip to the island this May. The museum was about what you'd expect--not that excit...
“DVD presentation a must see!”
If you roll your eyes at the thought of a shell museum you'll be pleasantly surprised at this attraction. From the friendly knowledgable volunt...
Yahoo Travel Reviews
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Great place and a must for any visitor to the islands
The museum was so interesting and highly educational. I enjoyed it more than my son. The ladies were so nice and they have a children's area fo...
Not what I hoped for
The cost to get in the museum was high compared to what you saw. It is very small without a big selection of things to see. I was very disappoi...
Nice but short
Nice variety and display of shells. The guard was worried that 40 mins wouldn't be enough time to see it all. It was more than sufficient. I...
CitySearch Reviews
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A Shell Collector's Paradise
This is the most comprehensive shell museum in the nation. The Bailey-Matthew's Museum exhibits nearly a third of the world's 100,000 shell spe...
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