Shell museum’s annual gala a success

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BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM From left, John and Jane Henshaw and Al and Sally Hanser with Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium Director of Marketing and Development Stephanie Muddell and Executive Director Sam Ankerson.

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BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM Fran Peters

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BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM From left, Rich Bell, Jane Doss, Chloe Liichow and CeCe Liichow.

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BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM Sharon Gilkey

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BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM From left, Ray and Judy McCormack and Scot Congress.

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The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium held its annual benefit gala, “Still the One,” on Feb. 8 at The Community House on Sanibel. It celebrated 30 years as the one and only accredited museum in the United States of shells, mollusks and their ecosystems. Called a tremendous success, the gala raised funds for a range of educational offerings by the museum, including K-12 school programs, clean water education and lifelong learning. It featured live music by The Rockefellers, a retrospective film on the museum’s history and catered dinner, along with an auction of items and experiences and a Paddles Up. The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company was the presenting sponsor. To view more photos from the event and sponsor recognition, visit ShellMuseum.org/2025-gala-recap-still-the-one.