Sanibel-Captiva - Island Reporter, Islander and Current

Shell museum to offer day of activities, exhibits and more

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will present its Shells, Science, and Community Day on Nov. 15 from 10 a ...
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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Check Out These Wondrous Objects on Display Before They Return to the Museum’s Collection

From whale earwax to a shimmering ammonite shell, the “Objects of Wonder” exhibition spotlights some of the museum’s most intriguing specimens Jack Tamisiea For seven years, “Objects of Wonder” has ...