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 …

Guided tours include the Living Gallery of Aquariums and Marine Life and The Great Hall of Shells and allow free time to explore temporary exhibitions and the rest of the Museum.

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 …

Today, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium continues to serve as a premier institution for the conservation, interpretation, and celebration of shells, mollusks, and their ecosystems.

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The Great Hall of Shells is the historic heart of the Museum, with extensive permanent exhibits of shells in a striking octagonal gallery space with 30-foot ceilings.

One of the most popular features of the Living Gallery are two large, interactive touch pools where visitors may touch and learn about dozens of mollusk species from Southwest Florida and the Pacific …

This guide presents species of marine mollusks from Southwest Florida, focusing on the islands of Sanibel and Captiva, and extending farther south to the Ten Thousand Islands and north to Tampa Bay.

Join a Museum marine biologist for an early-morning, low-tide beach stroll to learn about local mollusks and their shells. Participants will enjoy good shelling conditions and gain a closer understanding of …

Jan 9, 2026 · The Museum offers classes in the fall and spring that dive deeper into the science, culture, conservation, and abundant creativity inherent in the world of shells and mollusks.