Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium
Fee required
Parking available
A museum and aquarium celebrating shells, mollusks, and their ecosystems, offering educational exhibits and interactive experiences.

📜 Museum and aquarium devoted to seashells, conchology, and malacology.
🔍 Features exhibits on global biodiversity, marine life, and local shell history.

Why Go

🌊 Engage with live animals in interactive touch pools
🐚 Explore world-record sized shells and diverse exhibits
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great family activity with educational programs
📚 Resource for scientists, students, and shell enthusiasts

Tips

🅿️ Free parking available on site.
🛍️ Museum Store accessible without admission.
🏖️ Nearby beaches (Blind Pass, Bowman's) are excellent for shelling.

Cost

💰 Adults $25, seniors/veterans/educators/first responders $20, youth $15, children $10, under 5/members/active military free.

Hours

🕒 Daily 10am-5pm. Extended hours until 7:30pm on specific dates (Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16). Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Last updated 5 days ago

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