Historical museum, village opens for season
Following its annual seasonal closure from August through mid-October, the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village on Sanibel reopened to the public for the new season today, Oct. 29.
Founded in 1984, it will welcome visitors for its 40th year of preserving, sharing and celebrating the island’s history. The tour experience will include an orientation video and historic buildings displaying numerous artifacts that tell engaging stories. Docents will provide additional insight and information.
In addition, the Village Gift Shop is open in the Shore Haven building.
From now through Jan. 4, a special $10 admission will be offered for ages 19 and older.
Annual membership levels begin at $40; member benefits include free admittance.
All of the buildings are handicap accessible.
The village will be open on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission will be sold until 1 p.m.
For more information, visit www.sanibelmuseum.org.
The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is at 950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.