Sanibel-Captiva - Island Reporter, Islander and Current

Shell museum to present first lecture in series

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel will kick off its 2026 Season Lecture Series at the museum, ...
Yahoo

Sanibel shell museum: This elusive shell only collected by dredging or trawling

Note to readers: This is Part 5 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...
Sanibel-Captiva - Island Reporter, Islander and Current

Museum to host evening-hours experience

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will host Third Thursdays on Jan. 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 3075 Sanibel ...
The News-Press

Sanibel shell museum reopens after hurricane with brand new Giant Pacific Octopus

One hurricane and several feet of storm surge later, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium in Sanibel has been focused on cleaning up and reopening. But museum staff have also been ...
Yahoo

Sanibel shell museum: A four-foot shell? That's right and it has some serious 'wing span'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Note to readers: This is Part 5 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the ...
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The 'Seashell Capital of the World' Is in Florida—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

The perfect Sanibel Island itinerary awaits. Sanibel Island is all about shells, so spend a day browsing the beach for nautical treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & ...
The News-Press

Behind the scenes: Sanibel's popular shell museum, from octopus to large, edible sea snail

The amount of care that is required to take care of a pet is an understatement for those who aren't pet owners. Now, put yourself in the shoes of the aquarists at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell ...
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Sanibel shell museum: This glossy shell is one of the rarest in the world

Note to readers: This is Part 2 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...
Naples Daily News

Q&A: 8 questions for Sanibel's National Shell Museum & Aquarium aquarists

A typical day for an aquarist includes checking systems, life support, animal health, filter maintenance, food prep, and feeding. The most challenging species to care for is the Giant Pacific Octopus ...
WINK NEWS

National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel showcases new exhibit

A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, located at 3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, has ...
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This Gorgeous Barrier Island in Florida Is the ‘Seashell Capital of the World’—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

Sanibel Island is all about shells, so spend a day browsing the beach for nautical treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, which has touch pools and a “Great Hall ...