Visiting the variety of musuems, galleries, and theaters can be a great rainy day activity during your Sanibel vacation, or just a way to get out of the sun and take in some culture.
Theatre and the Arts
Sanibel
might be a small town, but it has a great arts scene and following. The Island
Cinema shows first run movies on 2 screens. Want to see a live play?
Try the Schoolhouse Theatre. If you are interested in a concert or a lecture, visit the Big Arts website at www.bigarts.org for their complete schedule.
Art Galleries
Sanibel
Island and Captiva Island have many spectacular and one-of-a-kind art
galleries and shops. Most are dedicated to the tropical sea and wildlife
of these beautiful Islands. Seashells, sea turtles, dolphins, manatees
and alligators all have found homes in some form or another in art at
these memorable Island galleries and shops. Choose from unique T-shirts,
caps, statues, paintings and prints. Maybe glassware, jewel
ry or
furniture, you name it! There is something for everyone in every price
range. Without a doubt you can definitely find something to suit your
taste. What a great way to take home a piece of the Islands to cherish
forever! You will also find unique art from other parts of the globe as
well. There is something for everyone's taste here on the Islands and
some that you may not find anywhere else! Even if you are just browsing,
you owe it to yourself to visit these wonderful galleries and shops at
least one time! But, we assure you, you’ want to visit them again and
again! Want to try making your own art? Check out the class schedule at
Big Arts. Interested in the many art galleries available In Fort
Myers, Fort Myers Beach or Pine Island? Visit www.FortMyersSanibel.com. Enjoy!
Museums
Sanibel Island is home to the world’s finest shell museum, the
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Here you will learn about shells and
mollusks and the shell-maker, through exhibits and educational programs.
The island is also home to an historic Sanibel village and museum where
you can learn about life on Sanibel long before the causeway. Of
course, the education centers at both C.R.O.W. and the “Ding” Darling
National Wildlife Refuge offer fantastic information for both young and
old. World famous bird sculptor Jim Sprankle has many birds on display
that are unbelievable in detail.