Membership
To join or renew online, click on the membership of choice from the options above. You may also print and mail in the membership form.
Call 239-347-5119 with questions.
We are deeply appreciative of the instrumental role Members have played in sustaining BMNSM through the successes of the Museum’s 27-year history, and in challenging times such as the onset of the pandemic in 2020, and now the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Although the Museum is closed until further notice to restore the facility, we hope you may still consider membership in support of BMNSM’s commitment to recover, remain on Sanibel, renew, and come back better than ever.
While membership cannot offer free admission to the Museum for the foreseeable future, it CAN still include valuable benefits such as free admission to over 1,100 other North American museums and attractions, and other benefits as described below.
Thank you for your support and consideration now during this extraordinary time. We look forward to welcoming you back!
All memberships are for one year and include up to two adults and four children under 18 living in the same household.
WENTLETRAP
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Subscription to BMNSM print and email newsletters
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Invitations to Members-only programs
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Published recognition in 2023 as Post-Hurricane Supporting Member
GOLDEN OLIVE
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All the benefits of Wentletrap Level
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PLUS free admission to over 1,100 North American museums and attractions in the NARM network
LION PAW
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All the benefits of Golden Olive Level
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PLUS a 2022 Cool Florida Shells! poster
JUNONIA
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All the benefits of Golden Olive Level
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PLUS a shell-themed BMNSM baseball cap
ANGEL WING
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All the benefits of Junonia Level
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PLUS a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum and recovery plans with the Executive Director for the Member and their guests
FRIENDS OF THE LIVING GALLERY
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All the benefits of Golden Olive Level
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PLUS a behind-the-scenes tour as described above
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An exhibition print from Blackwater Moments: Nocturnal Photographs of Open-Ocean Mollusks
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Exclusive access to additional programs and events
For more information about memberships and other ways to join, please visit our membership information page.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. EIN 59-27755992. Florida Charitable Registration No. CH41078. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. 1-800-HELP-FLA or www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com