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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium

Sanibel, FL 4.6 rating manual-attraction-seed

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium on Sanibel explores shells, mollusks, marine habitats and Southwest Florida coastal ecology.

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4.6Rating 1,592Reviews 2 hrVisit IndoorSetting Families, Marine life, SanibelBest for SanibelFL
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Details

City
Sanibel, FL
Attraction type
Shell Museum And Aquarium
Recommended visit
2 hr
Setting
Indoor
Best for
Families, Marine life, Sanibel
Admission
Admission ticket usually required
Rating
4.6 from 1592 reviews
Hours
Confirm current hours before visiting
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
No

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Restroom Indoor Family-friendly Restrooms