Please join us or renew your membership during the Village’s Annual Membership Campaign! Effective October 1 through September 30
A robust and engaged membership community allows us to expand programming, revitalize exhibits, and increase grant opportunities. Being a member is the best way to stay informed and enjoy all the Village has to offer. Memberships have been streamlined to three levels and are effective for one year from October 1 through September 30.
All memberships include 20% museum gift shop discount, E-Newsletter, and event and program notices:
• $50 Traveler – unlimited self-guided tours for member & one docent-led tour
• $125 Islander – unlimited self-guided tours for member and guest, two docent-led tours for member and guest & NARM membership (North American Reciprocal Museum Association provides free or discounted admission to museums and cultural institutions: https://narmassociation.org)
• $250 Historian – unlimited self-guided tours for member and up to three guests, two docent-led tours for member and up to three guests & NARM membership
You may also add an individual donation to support the Village’s mission when purchasing your membership.
Ways to purchase your membership: • Website Become A Member – Annual Membership • Visit the Shore Haven Welcome Desk at the Village: 950 Dunlop Road Sanibel, FL 33957 • Call the Village at 239-472-4648.
Thank you for joining TODAY. We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village is a 501(c)3 organization that relies on membership fees, admissions, and charitable donations. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Founded in 1984, the Village is excited to welcome visitors during its 42nd year of preserving, sharing, and celebrating Sanibel’s history. The general tour experience includes an orientation video and eight historic buildings displaying numerous artifacts telling engaging stories. Much of the site is handicap accessible. The Rutland House remains closed post-Hurricane Ian.
The Village Gift Shop in Shore Haven is open during the regular schedule. Admission is not required to shop. Much of the merchandise is by local authors, artists and entrepreneurs.
The Village is located on Sanibel Island at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS) and parking is free.
Visit the Village’s website for more information about Sanibel’s history, events and programs during the 2025-2026 Season, and to sign up for our E-Newsletter: www.sanibelmuseum.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village announces it will close to the public starting April 27, 2026. Tours will be available again on October 15, 2026.
The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village has engaged Soukup Strategic Solutions, a Southwest Florida–based consulting firm that advises nonprofit organizations nationwide on governance, fundraising strategy, and organizational leadership, to conduct an organizational assessment and provide interim executive leadership support.
On Monday, March 9th, the volunteers at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will have an opportunity to learn the “real story” of Punta Rassa from the grandchildren of Leon Crumpler and Clyde Riddle.
Before tourism, theme parks, and booming cities, there was the Florida Cracker. “Crackers” are named from the sharp crack of long braided whip used by Florida cowmen to drive cattle through dense brush.
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