The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on Sanibel Island, Florida is dedicated
totally to the study of mollusks and houses over a million shells.  It's mission
statement is: "To educate about shells and mollusks, the shell-makers, through
exhibits, educational programs, library services, and publications; To further
awareness of nature and the natural environment; To promote collection-based
research on shells and mollusks with emphasis on Southwest Florida and the
Gulf of Mexico.  It's exhibits include shells from all provinces of the world.

Joyce Matthys