What's New
Upcoming activities and recent Shell Museum developments. Also, check "General Information."
February 2, 2012
Learn about the lightning whelk and the historically significant Calusa and what they meant to SW Florida
February 2, 2012
Crafters should "leap" at the chance to meet Hannah Milman at the Museum February 29, when she'll discuss her fascinating career at Martha Stewart Living magazine
February 2, 2012
Sanibel School sixth-graders are preparing to help at the 75th Annual Shell Fair & Show
February 2, 2012
Anne Joffe will share her Mexican shelling adventure during the Friday Lunch Hour series Feb.10.
February 1, 2012
Find out when Museum admission is free to visitors!
January 31, 2012
Visit the Museum after hours for a special night!
January 31, 2012
The Shell Museum is hosting the annual meeting for malacologists
January 30, 2012
Watch Museum director Dr. Leal's appearance on FOX 4 Morning Blend
January 30, 2012
This year's Under the Sea luau was full of food, fun, friends and fundraising
January 29, 2012
The Shell Museum has an interesting line-up of speakers for its Natural Science Lecture Series
January 29, 2012
The Shell Museum is sponsoring a free Beach Walk program February 28
January 20, 2012
Popular local cartoonist discussed the craft of cartooning and his latest book during a Friday Lunch Hour talk.
January 18, 2012
The Museum welcomed guests for a fun, after-hours event
January 15, 2012
Listen as Museum director talks about a shell he named and his lifelong fascination with shells
January 13, 2012
Dr. Gary Schmelz gives the first of two presentations he will make at the Museum this season
January 11, 2012
Scientist Dr. Steve Geiger gave an informative talk about his research projects
January 9, 2012
For those of you who haven't been to the Shell Museum for awhile, we've been busy making changes
January 8, 2012
The Shell Museum names its executive committee and three new board members
January 3, 2012
When you come for a visit, be sure to check out the fun things to see on the Museum's lowest floor
January 2, 2012
The Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company is the Grand Sponsor for Under the Sea 2012!
December 9, 2011
Adventurer Rob Masino discusses mollusks and sea life photography
December 8, 2011
The Museum was presented with an Arts and Attractions grant
December 6, 2011
Read the Museum news in the new issue of the newsletter!
December 6, 2011
The Shell Museum thanked its junior docents for their hard work and dedication
December 5, 2011
Museum director Dr. José Leal spoke about mollusks at the SCCF's Captiva Chautauqua lecture series
December 1, 2011
A noted research scientist from Taiwan toured the Shell Museum
November 29, 2011
The Museum's November Beach Walk was held on a beautiful morning with an abundance of interesting shells to see
November 27, 2011
Sea life adventurer/photographer Rob Masino will share his colorful photos during the Lunch Hour program on Dec. 9
November 22, 2011
A Museum junior docent was the only non-adult entrant in our annual photo contest
November 19, 2011
Find out who received prizes in the 2nd Annual Photography Competition!
November 19, 2011
Meet junior docent Kaitlynn Friscoe!
November 18, 2011
The St. Pete Shell Club spent the day shelling and visiting the Museum
November 14, 2011
Author Christine Lemmon shared a funny and insightful presentation about novel writing
November 9, 2011
Eighty Museum and board members,volunteers, and city officials attended the grand opening of the new Cowries exhibit
November 7, 2011
Local author Christine Lemmon will give a presentation at the Shell Museum
November 6, 2011
Learn more about Museum volunteer opportunities from staff and current volunteers
October 28, 2011
An East Coast middle school group makes a special trip to the Museum
October 27, 2011
Museum will be hiring new staff
October 25, 2011
About 40 nature lovers took part in the Shell Museum's October Beach Walk at Gulfside Park
October 25, 2011
Museum friends help the VCB create a Sanibel Stoop video
October 21, 2011
The Shell Museum took park in the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge's Family Fun Day
October 19, 2011
Sea life photographer Jim Wedge kicked off the Museum's Friday Lunch Hour series
October 18, 2011
The Shell Museum has many volunteer opportunities for all ages!
October 13, 2011
A group of Fort Myers second-graders had a blast during their Shell Museum tour
October 11, 2011
Museum director Dr. José H. Leal recently had a shell species named after him
October 11, 2011
The Shell Museum hosted a group of visitors from Fort Myers Beach
October 10, 2011
An interesting list of guest speakers has been lined up for this season's Friday Lunch Hour at the Museum program
October 8, 2011
Adopt-a-Class program allows Lee Co. fourth graders to enjoy field trips to the Shell Museum
October 7, 2011
Check the newest issue of Shell Museum News online!
October 7, 2011
See just how much fun everyone had at the Celebrity Island Dinner
October 2, 2011
The Museum recently added four junior docents to its volunteer team
September 29, 2011
Dr. José H. Leal spoke about shells and the Shell Museum to 250 women attending the Zonta International conference held on Sanibel
September 27, 2011
The long-awaited cowry exhibit is ready for Shell Museum visitors
September 25, 2011
Monthly Beach Walks with the Shell Museum will be a fun, educational way to learn about shells and marine life up close!
September 8, 2011
The Shell Museum takes home another "Best Museum" award!
August 23, 2011
Asst. Director Amanda Stirn's family paid a visit as part of the Blue Star Museums program honoring our troops
August 18, 2011
Meet Shell Museum curatorial assistant Tom Risher
August 15, 2011
Hal Pilcher has been a dedicated Shell Museum docent since 1995
August 12, 2011
Watch Shell Museum Director Dr. José H. Leal's recent appearance on FOX 4 Morning Blend
August 11, 2011
Two FGCU nursing students have been helping visitors and campers at the Shell Museum
August 4, 2011
Meet the Museum's first Senior Assistant Director of Operations and Administration
August 2, 2011
Dr. Leal was a featured speaker at the annual American Malacological Society's conference
August 1, 2011
Charlie Reinhardt is one valuable junior docent!
July 30, 2011
Take a peek at our fun and fascinating Children's Learning Lab
July 26, 2011
Shell Museum Director Dr. José Leal spoke at the annual Conchologists of America convention
July 25, 2011
Meet Gaby Sanchez-a Museum volunteer from FGCU
July 21, 2011
Thirteen boys and girls from the Canterbury School spent a special morning at the Shell Museum
July 18, 2011
See just how much fun a Shell Museum group had during a visit to Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota!
July 15, 2011
Seventeen shell lovers returned from their amazing Shell Museum trip to Chub Cay in the Bahamas
July 7, 2011
Check out the Shell Museum's award-winning float from Sanibel's Fourth of July parade!
July 7, 2011
The Shell Museum is the perfect place to be on a rainy day!
July 7, 2011
Shell Museum summer programs give kids the chance to learn about shells through stories, games and crafts.
July 6, 2011
One lucky Ft. Myers Miracle fan won a great prize during Ticket Frenzy Wednesday.
July 5, 2011
An Army soldier takes advantage of the national Blue Star program to visit the Shell Museum
June 21, 2011
Everyone had a great time as the Shell Museum hosted the San-Cap Chamber of Commerce After Hours event on June 20.
April 19, 2011
Slurping, Cheering and Creativity Define Second Annual Edible Mollusk Festival and Oyster Eating Contest
April 19, 2011
Check Out These Photos
March 31, 2011
Second Annual Edible Mollusk Festival and Oyster Eating Contest - Don't miss the event of the year!
March 9, 2011
Slit Shell On Display
February 4, 2011
This is an exhibit you won't want to miss!!
December 10, 2010
Contest winners circle the globe.
Anne Joffe will share her recent group shelling trip to Guaymas, Mexico