If you are interested in barrier island history, you can't miss this. It was only $5 for adults and the children were free. The guides are informed and very nice. You can either go on the tour or just walk around on your own.

Before visiting the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village I had read what I think was a rather snarky review in a guide book where the writer said the Village was an assembly of buildings gathered together from the area and that it was not "real." Well, other top-notch places (such as Mystic Seaport) are also "assembled" and are raved about.... More

After years of vacationing on Sanibel Island we finally got to visit the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village. It's a great little historical village. You actually get to see what Sanibel was like during the early years. We always visit in July so it was very hot during our tour but well worth the visit.

This was one of the things I had always "meant to do" on Sanibel. When I finally got around to it, it was well worth the visit. It is fairly small so even with the temperature over 90F degrees it was easy to walk around and get a feel for Sanibel in olden days. Worth the visit.

This museum and village is a hidden gem in the bustling island. With personalized and small tours of the village you feel like you can actually see what Sanibel Island would have been like through it's growth during the last century. Unlike most museums you are allowed to get close to and even touch many of the artifacts, perfect for... More

We spent a quiet hour exploring the buildings that were moved from different places on the island to this one central spot. The docents were knowledgable and enthusiastic. The Sears house was a little jewel. As with most places on Sanibel this was easily reached by bike. The short twisting path from Periwinkle was a pleasant diversion from all busyness... More

We visited the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village while looking for a cool weather activity when the beach was too windy and cold. The cost if $5 per adult 15 and over. This is a very nicely put together museum and village. It is a collection of historic buildings and artifacts from the island's early farming years, 1880s - 1940s.... More

A museum in the development stage. Interesting artifacts and recent history of the fairly new Sanibel Island. Something to do as a diversion on the non beach days. Should develope into a nice attraction when completed. Dedicated and knoledgable volunteer staff.

This lovely little historical village is a MUST visit. It has several historical buildings (about 8 or so) that give you a great snapshot into Sanibel's past. The facilities are well laid out, you can take a self narrated tour they have small recording machines with a 3-5 minute outline of the building in each unit or you can take... More