The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239-395-2233,
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239-395-2233,
Over 30 exhibits of mollusks from around the world, shells in art and history, shell habitats, rare specimens, children’s learning lab with hands-on play area, displays, games, and live tank. Lectures, craft classes, beach walks, tours, camps.
Top Property Features
- Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
- Open Year-Round
- Museum
- Family Friendly
- Meeting/Tour groups welcome
- Group Discount
Category
- Boat Tours
- Historic Attractions
- Museum
- Museum Children's
- Museum Historical
- Museum Science
- Nature Tours
- Scenic Highway/Byway
Disabled Traveler Information
- ADA Compliant
- Disabled Accessible
- First Aid Station
- Handicapped Parking
- Scooter/Wheelchair Rentals
- Wheelchair Seating
- Wheelchair-friendly
Discounts
- Group Discount
Facility Amenities
- Baby-changing station
- Bus Parking
- Gift Shop
- Indoor activity
- Meeting Facilities
- Multilingual Staff
- Parking
- Picnic Area
General Information
- Closest Airport: RSW
- Dates closed: Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, Easter
- Distance from Airport: 28 miles
- Driving time to nearby lodging: 3 min.
- Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
- Open Year-Round
- Parental Permission Needed
Guest Information
- Family Friendly
- Meeting/Tour groups welcome
Information/Services Provided
- Maps Available
- Maps/brochures in French
- Maps/brochures in German
- Maps/brochures in Portuguese
- Maps/brochures in Spanish
Suitable for Ages
- Adults (18+)
- Kids (5-8)
- Seniors (55+)
- Teens (13-18)
- Toddlers (up to 5)
- Tweens (9-12)
Time To Experience Activity
- 1 - 2 hours
Tour Information
- Customized tours
- Guided Tours
- Multilingual Self-guided Tours
- Self-guided tours
- Tour Duration: 1.5 hours
- Tour Schedule: call Diane Orvis Thomas to schedule
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