Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum - Sanibel Museum

  • Address: 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, Florida, 33957
  • Phone: +1 888 679 6450
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  • Website:www.shellmuseum.org
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4.5
 3+ reviews
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4.5
 3+ reviews
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road
Sanibel, Florida, 33957

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Details

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  • Since its opening to the public in 1995, the Museum has operated as an information and reference center for national and international scientists, students, and shell enthusiasts who are interested in the marine, ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • The only one of its kind in America, this museum displays shells and mollusks from around the world. more on TripAdvisor
  • To help you identify your Sanibel Island beach finds, stop at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, where a shell-finder display identifies specimens from local waters in sizes ranging from tiny to huge. Thirty-five vignettes and exhibits explore shells in the environment, art, and history, including... more on Fodor's

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3.0
Not what I hoped for

(May 06, 2003 00:00)

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 disappointed and wouldn't recommend it. You can see everything there on the beach ... By darlakhae, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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4.0
You should go

I would plan to go here midway during your stay on Sanibel if you are interested in shelling. It helps you identify what you are finding and which ones are rare, and then inspires you to find more. What is really interesting is the video they show that teaches what lives in the shells and interes... trixietg, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

5.0
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 ... By A Yahoo! User from Jacksonville, Fl, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
Neat Place!

My wife and I went to the Shell Museum one rainy afternoon and really enjoyed it! Lots to see and learn there.... Jake, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

4.0
Nice but short

(October 05, 2005 00:00)

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. Interesting facts throughout the displays. I never knew that 40 million ... By rmhoneebee from PA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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