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Museum Name:
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Established:
1995
Schedule: 10 am to 5 pm daily. Closed only major holidays
Address:
3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone Number:
(239) 395-2233
Fax Number: (239) 395-6706
Email:
bknapp@shellmuseum.org
Director:
Dr. José H. Leal
Website: http://www.shellmuseum.org/
Focus: Mollusk and shell roles in art, architecture, medicine, cuisine, religion, and ecology. 30 + fascinating and educational exhibits
Ages: All
Costs: Adults: $7.00, Youths (5 to 16): $4.00, 4 and under: FREE
Major Exhibits: Calusa: The Original Shell People, The Children's Learning Lab, Shells of the World, Southwest Florida Shells, and Sailor's Valentines
Exhibits of 2007: Shell of the Moment and Megamollusks
Class Trip Programs: Contact Museum for class rates and to speak to the Group Education Docents
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