The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is small but packs quite a punch. In just a few choice exhibits, you'll be able to learn more about any sea treasures you might have uncovered at the nearby seashore. Popular exhibits include the sailors' valentines (19th century shell art that Bajan women designed for area sailors to take home to loved ones), the shell classification wheel (where you can positively identify Southwest Florida shells) and the life-size models that depict what life was like for the Native Calusa Floridians that once lived near the Southwest Gulf up until the 18th century.

Recent travelers found that the museum exceeded their expectations with the large display of shells from all around the globe, not just Florida. 

The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission ranges from $7 to $15, depending on age; children ages 4 and younger can enter for free. Visit the official website for further details.