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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

Shell collections and live-mollusk aquariums on Sanibel, with included gallery talks.

3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957

Hours: Mon–Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays closed through November 1

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Admission $25 adults; $20 seniors 65+, veterans, educators and first responders; $15 ages 12–17/students; $10 ages 5–11; under 5 free. Currently Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays through November 1 per posted notice. The octopus exhibits are closed while awaiting new residents.