Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

Every shell under the sun

3075 Sanibel Captiva Road
Sanibel, FL
33957

Neighborhood: Sanibel

Phone: +1 239 395 2233 / +1 888 679 6450
Fax: +1 239 395 6706
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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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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...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 27 2006


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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 sele...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 06 2006


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Nice but short
Nice variety and display of shells. The guard was worried that 40 mins wouldn't be enough time ...
Reviewed by:honeebee from on May 10 2005

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