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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

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"If I find shells on Sanibel's famous beaches, I make the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum a must-visit to learn more about my treasures." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Museum with touch tanks, world-class shell collection, and live mollusks

touch tank

live animals

shell exhibits

informative

educational

shell art

live mollusks

gift shop

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3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

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Museum with touch tanks, world-class shell collection, and live mollusks

touch tank

live animals

shell exhibits

informative

educational

shell art

live mollusks

gift shop

Featured in Vogue

3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by FloridaResident (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Invertzoo on Wikipedia (Creative Commons)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by Anna Marlis Burgard (Atlas Obscura User)

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium by null

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