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Things to Do

Arts & Culture

Island-inspired galleries, live theater, local history -- Sanibel's creative side runs deep.

11 places on Sanibel & Captiva

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

4.6(1449)

World-class shell museum and live-tank aquarium — interactive exhibits, touch pools, and marine science programs

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BIG ARTS Sanibel

4.9(22)

Performing and visual arts center — concerts, theater, films, workshops, and gallery exhibitions

900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957(239) 395-0900
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Monday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

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Hirdie-Girdie Gallery

4.7(25)

Artist cooperative gallery near the library — original works in multiple media by local artists

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Jungle Drums Gallery

4.8(55)

Wildlife and coastal art gallery on Captiva — nature-inspired décor and fine art

11532 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL 33924(239) 395-226611:30 AM–4:00 PM · Mon, Sat, Sun Closed
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Kelson Gallery

5(6)

Art gallery featuring curated fine art and photography

Lacy McClary Studio and Gallery

5(4)

Whimsical island-inspired paintings and reclaimed wood boho art — studio visits by appointment

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Rachel Pierce Art Gallery

5(98)

Original coastal and nature-inspired artwork by local artist Rachel Pierce

1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957(239) 292-332710:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Saltwater Collective Art Gallery

5(1)

Curated gallery featuring coastal-inspired fine art and photography

2075 Periwinkle Way #11, Sanibel, FL 33957(262) 565-394310:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 12:00–5:00 PM

Sanibel Art & Frame

4.9(15)

Coastal and tropical art, originals, prints, island maps, and custom framing services

1618 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957(239) 395-1350
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Monday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

4.7(266)

Restored pioneer buildings and exhibits preserving and sharing Sanibel's unique history since the 1800s

950 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957(239) 472-464810:00 AM–4:00 PM · Mon, Tue Closed
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Tower Gallery An Artist Co-Op

4.8(95)

Artist-owned cooperative gallery — original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and ceramics by local artists

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