“All about shells!”
Sanibel & Captiva are considered the shelling capital of North America. More than 300 species of shells can be found in the shallow water surrounding the islands. Open daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thanksgiving; Christmas; New Year’s; Easter and the first Sunday in March are the only days the museum is closed. Admission is $7.00 for adults seventeen and up; $4.00 for youth five - 16 years of age and children four and under are free. Located close to “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Call for program information or to register for classes. Visit their website for more information and a complete listing of programs and events.
Amazing shell collection but overpriced for the small size of the tour.
Neat, but a bit expensive I think.
Amazing collection of shells! Fun activities for kids and prizes for them when they finish the shell hunt.
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The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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