Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
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3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road
Sanibel, FL
33967
Phone:
239.395.2233
Toll-Free: 888.679.6450
Type: Attraction
Category: Art or Museum
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Description:
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is located on Sanibel Island about midway on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Here you will find a large collection of shells from around the world. The Museum also displays various uses of shells, such as furniture and artwork. A slide show is presented several times a day. The Children’s Learning Lab is a hands-on exhibit with a live shell tank and games. The Museum also houses a library containing an extensive collection of scientific and popular books, scientific journals, and shell-club newsletters from around the world. You’ll find a wide variety of shell-related items for purchase at the Museum gift shop.
Map
& Directions:
Our map
of Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
is interactive,
includes the streets
and major
attractions in the
immediate area and
can be easily
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or repositioned to
accommodate your
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NOTE:
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satellite images and overlay a street map.
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Area
Information:
Sanibel and Captiva Islands
Sanibel Island is a short ride from Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach, running
east-west into the Gulf of Mexico. This unique position results in Sanibel being
a top-shelling destination. Where Sanibel Island ends, the land shifts north and
Captiva Island begins. Upscale Sanibel and Captiva Islands have a lush, tropical
ambiance. Here you’ll find pristine, quiet beaches and, along Periwinkle Way,
intimate settings for boutique shopping and a variety of dining options. The
J.N. Ding
Darling National Wildlife Refuge takes up about 7,000 acres of Sanibel
Island - a haven for Florida wildlife. You can also enjoy a variety of
sightseeing boat cruises. See the
Sanibel-Captiva Visitor Guide
for more information.
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