Pioneer Village Florida
Numerous Cultural Options to Choose From
The art scene is alive and well in Sanibel and the surrounding area. If you are a ballet aficionado you will most definitely not wan to miss the opportunity to see Melinda Roy, who is a Tony-nominated choreographer and former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet; now a resident of Sanibel. Ms. Roy is also a co-founder of Gulfshore Ballet School located in Fort Myers.
For decades the beauty of the local area has been captured by artists on canvas. Even today artists around the nation and even the world continue to find inspiration in the breathtaking natural beauty of the islands. There are always a number of exciting shows and exhibitions taking place at the Alliance for the Arts. Here you can take a class, participate in a workshop or attend a book signing. There are also many exhibitions held year around at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery; including a host of both contemporary artwork in a range of different media.
For something a bit different, make sure you schedule in a visit to the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, located on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The museum was named for two of the founding island pioneer families and today showcases the very reason that Sanibel has become so well known as a premier shelling destination. In fact, the museum is considered to be the most comprehensive in the country exclusively devoted to shells. The many exhibitions in the museum illustrate shells from a variety of scientific, historical, artistic and geographical manners. The museum is open on a daily basis from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children under the age of 5 are admitted free. Group rates are also available. If you enjoy shelling, this is a must see while you are in Sanibel, Florida.
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is an excellent place for visitors of all ages. The village is comprised of several late 19th century as well as early 20th century buildings that truly illustrate the early pioneer days of Sanibel, including a general store, a tea room, a Sears/Roebuck catalog home, the post office dating back to 1926 and even an original island schoolhouse. The village is open from November through mid-August; Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. School aged children and younger are admitted free. This is not only an entertaining treat for the whole family but one which is educational as well.
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