About

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, located on Sanibel Island, Florida, is a natural history museum and aquarium and is the only accredited museum in the United States devoted primarily to shells, mollusks, and their ecosystems.

 

Our Vision

A world where people understand and appreciate the beauty, science, and ecological value of mollusks, their shells, and habitats.

 

Our Mission

To educate and inspire an understanding of mollusks, their shells, and their habitats using exceptional experiences, collections, and science.