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A celebration of shells, mollusks,
and their ecosystems

Shell Museum Cuban Tree Snails

Location

3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957

Hours

Daily: 10am-5pm

Featured Exhibits

Explore highlights of the Museum’s collection of nearly 600,000 shells and see over 60 species of marine life.

Things To Do

Enjoy talks, beach and nature walks, classes, community science projects, and more to learn about shells and the amazing animals that make them.

Shells & Science

Resources and research on shells, mollusks, related marine life, their habitats, and conservation.

What’s On

Special Exhibitions

In addition to permanent exhibits of shells and aquariums, the Museum offers changing special exhibitions throughout the year. From shells to science to conservation and culture, there’s always something new to see. Browse to learn more.

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