A great stop for the family..kids of all ages. Nice layout of shells and displays that will give you an appreciation of what is available to find in Sanibel, or how it got to Sanibel.

A great stop for the family..kids of all ages. Nice layout of shells and displays that will give you an appreciation of what is available to find in Sanibel, or how it got to Sanibel.
If you have never been here and are at all interested in shells / ocean life, you must visit! Yes - it is a museum and can be a bit "too educational" but it is worth the admission price. And the gift shop is neat. I don't know if I would stop for a second visit in the next couple...
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The staff and volunteers are excellent. Don't miss the movies as they provide some very helpful information.
So many wonders to behold in the shell world. Movies, mentors to talk with, beautiful displays and interactive exhibits. I enjoyed my day there very much.
This museum is a must-see for anyone interested in shelling. The two thirty-minute films explain the lives of shell-inhabiting creatures, and the exhibits show not only the natural history of shellfish, but also the human uses of them through history.
The videos were very educational. The shells on display were magical. I learned so much about sea life that I better appreciated all of the shells on the beach.
This is a great place to go to when on Sanibel Island. It is so educational and we learned so much. I would recommend it to families and any one with an interest in seashells. The displays are so interesting and it is a must stop!
Beautiful displays and very informative. However, it does get a little too much because there is just so much you can tell me about them . I just really liked to look! Go and spend an hour.
Lots to see, lots to learn. Also, great air conditioning!
Everyone was very friendly and helpful in this small museum. The exhibits are well done, and they have quite an impressive collection of shells. For the kids there is a shell scavenger hunt, and the prize is a coloring book, shell, pencil and bracelet. We did the museum in about 30 minutes, however we did not watch the two movies...
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