Evan’s Shell Museum

05/15/2026

It’s been a while… and I’m a little older now , but I’m excited to announce that I’m opening my FREE Shell Museum again! 🐚

If you’re an avid shell collector, love beach treasures, or just need something fun to do with the kids, come visit and explore my collection. Admission is completely free, donation welcomed, and I’d love to meet fellow shell lovers!

I’ll also have copies of my books available to sign. You can also order them on Amazon ahead of time and bring them along for a signed copy. Here is the link to my book: https://a.co/d/03JKvz52

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04/24/2026

04/24/2026

Sunset + salty air + a pocket full of hidden gems ✨

Hunted the shoreline of Cape May and found these beautiful Cape May diamonds—not real diamonds, but tumbled quartz polished by the waves for years 🌊

Every piece has its own shape, its own story.

04/04/2026

fort pierce inlet state park literally was amazing today!! 🐚✨

idk how i found so many but i’m obsessed. the tide was actually so good to me.

some of the cool ones i found:

turkey wings (the striped ones at the top)

cockle shells (those big ribbed ones)

calico scallops (the ones with the pretty pink patterns)

olive shells (super smooth and shiny)

sea glass (found some green and brown pieces too!)

Jewel boxes and many more.

def a 10/10 shelling day 🌊🌊

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium Eeveeocean Schmidt

04/03/2026

Best find so far in Vero Beach 🤍🐚
A keyhole limpet shell — and not just any… this one’s a “freak shell,” formed from two/ maybe 3 shells fused together with a unique shape. Nature is wild like that ✨a rare find.

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium Sanibel Shell Club

04/03/2026

Made it to beach and already shelling. Not great shelling at Vero Beach today but found a few. Hoping to make it down to Coral Cove in Jupiter today or tomorrow. It's been so long since I have been able to shell Florida beaches.

03/24/2026

Easter is around the corner, and my book makes a great gift!

Link to purchase on Amazon: The Adventures of Artie the Alphabet Cone: Collecting Seashells and Ocean Treasures A to Z https://a.co/d/2ay4Lmh

03/24/2026

Hey shell friends . I will be shelling in the Vero beach - Jupiter , FL area on spring break. I would love to know the best places to shell lately. Finding a helmet shell or lions paw would be amazing! I will take a hawks wing conch , jewel boxes , flat scallops and olives too!

03/24/2026

I have found so many of these over the years. Such fun to look for.
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Yes, No, Maybe So.... Have YOU ever found a Cape May Diamond at Sunset Beach ? Gift Shops and Mini Golf are open daily.
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03/10/2026

Hello, it has been a while since I last posted I figured I would give an update. My neighbor brought over a collection donated by one of his friends. I was particularly ecstatic by the sight of a Junonia shell when I first opened the box. The collection contained many great shells and I wanted to send a thank you.