Welcome to the Shell Museum!
Museum Mission:
- To educate about shells and mollusks, the shell-makers, through exhibits, educational programs, library services and publications;
- To further awareness of nature and the natural environment;
- To promote collection-based research on shells and mollusks with emphasis on Southwest Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Open Daily from 10 AM to 5 PM
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road
Sanibel, Florida 33957 USA
Phone: (239) 395-2233
Toll-free: (888) 679-6450
Fax: (239) 395-6706
News
5/13/09 -
Shell Museum News No. 71
, The latest issue of The Shell Museum News has something for everyone - a recipe for the chef of the house - a game for kids - information about the 2009 winter shelling season and memories of the fund raiser and volunteer recognition dinner.
5/12/09 -
Shell Museum Serves As Shell Expert For TV Travel Show
, The Shell Museum was the natural “expert partner” for explaining why Sanibel is the shelling capital of North America and teaching the audience how to find, clean, and transport shells as well as use them for a family-friendly craft..
4/23/09 -
Shell Museum News No. 70
, Museum News gets a new look! Feature article by Dr. Leal reporting on this winter's rare finds. Read about the history of the Nautilus. Learn how to make one of Dr. Leal's favorite recipes, Mussels in White Wine and Garlic. Calling all kids - play the fill in the blank game in the kid's corner..
4/10/09 -
Volunteer Recognition Dinner
, Shell Museum recongizes volunteer time, talent, and treasures.
4/8/09 -
New Shell ID Guide Sheet
, New laminated guide sheet "Seashells of Sanibel and Captiva Islands" released!.
3/24/09 -
Summer Camp Schedule
, Beat The Heat and Shell-e-brate Summer With The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum - children's summer camp adventures.