Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium is a natural history museum and aquarium, and the only museum in the United States devoted primarily to shells and mollusks. Its mission is to educate and inspire an understanding of mollusks, their shells, and their habitats using exceptional experiences, collections, and science. Permanent exhibitions on view include the Great Hall of Shells which displays...
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium is a natural history museum and aquarium, and the only museum in the United States devoted primarily to shells and mollusks. Its mission is to educate and inspire an understanding of mollusks, their shells, and their habitats using exceptional experiences, collections, and science. Permanent exhibitions on view include the Great Hall of Shells which displays highlights of the Museum’s collection of more than 600,000 shells, as well as the Living Gallery of Aquariums and over 60 species of marine life. For more information, please visit ShellMuseum.org or call (239) 395-2233.
Key Features
Things to Do
Attractions
Family Fun
Museums & Science Centers
Historic Attraction
Shelling Activities
Gallery
Amenities
Location
Island
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Time to Experience Activity
1 – 2 Hours
Disabled Traveler Information
ADA Compliant
Activities
Adult Education Classes, Community Science Events, Keeper Chats with Aquarists, Lectures, Scavenger Hunt, Short Film, Sunrise Strolls, Touch Pool Talks, Touch Pools
Facility Amenities
Gift Shop
Category
Aquarium, Natural Science Museum, Museum Science, Museum Historical, Historic Attraction, Museum, Museum Children's
Discounts
Educators, Senior Citizen Discount, Student Discount, Veterans
Hours of Operation
7 days a week
10am - 5pm
26.438141, -82.092671
Key Features
Things to Do
Attractions
Family Fun
Museums & Science Centers
Historic Attraction
Shelling Activities
Hours of Operation
7 days a week
10am - 5pm
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Contact
2201 Second Street
Suite 600
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
Suite 600
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
