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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Museum · Sanibel ·

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Museum · Sanibel ·
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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

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3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 Get directions

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

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3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 Get directions

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