National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel showcases new exhibit

Author: Josh Doyle Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy.

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, located at 3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, has introduced its latest exhibit, “All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Amazing Abalone Shells.”

Sixty amazing Abalone shells from around the globe, varying in colors, shapes and sizes, are currently on display inside the Sanibel-based museum.

“The Museum’s collection of over 550,000 specimens contains countless gems such as these abalones,” said Museum Science Director and Curator Dr. José H. Leal in a release. ”We look forward to introducing these and other beautiful and rare groups of shells through this new exhibition series in the future.”

According to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, this is the only museum in the United States devoted primarily to shells and mollusks.

For more information and to visit the display, click here.

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