The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium is a natural history museum and aquarium, and the only museum in the United States …See more
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Aug 27, 2024
If you like shelling, this is the place to go. Small but well done aquarium displays and touching tanks Lots of information and friendly staff. Unfortunately they have not yet redone the shell displ… Full review by Mary Lou H
May 11, 2024
Museum is full of interesting scientific facts on seashells. Museum uses local shells and wildlife to teach people about seashells. There are nice explanations and exhibits to kick up the “typical … Full review by GiddyUpNGoTravel
Mar 28, 2024
The Shell Museum has the first floor open this month and it is really nice! Exhibits are interesting and well done. Employees are welcoming and knowledgeable. There is still a lot of destruction fro… Full review by 27monam
I think an hour and a half here only gives you time to walk around it all, just glancing at everything, without really looking at anything in detail, or learning anything from the exhibits. …
I think an hour and a half here only gives you time to walk around it all, just glancing at everything, without really looking at anything in detail, or learning anything from the exhibits. Sanibel Island is one of only three places in the entire world where so many shells and such a variety of shells wash up every day of the year. Many visitors come to Sanibel because they want to find shells and look at shells, which are some of nature's most beautiful and mysterious objects. If you are someone likes shells or loves shells, you will want to spend at least two or three hours looking at the exhibits and live tanks and films, and maybe come back again in a few days for another go. This is a place where you can see more, and learn more, about shells and the animals that build them, than any other place in the world.
Hi Nivea, Service dogs are welcome into the museum. All other dogs are welcome on the grounds. We have picnic tables with shade umbrellas and would be happy to get your pup …
Hi Nivea, Service dogs are welcome into the museum. All other dogs are welcome on the grounds. We have picnic tables with shade umbrellas and would be happy to get your pup water if you are eating lunch outside, just let us know!
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