The 2026 Lecture Series at the National Shell Museum on Sanibel continues with Designing and Opening the New Mote Science Education Aquarium, led by Evan Barniskis, Associate VP of the Aquarium.
The presentation will be held on Thursday, February 12 at 5:30pm at the Museum, located at 3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel.
This talk presents an insider’s view of one of the most important additions in decades to marine science education in Florida – the design and construction of the newly opened, $130 million Mote Marine Laboratory’s Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota.
Learn how this cutting-edge facility blends world-class architecture with Mote’s 70-year legacy of marine research, scientific innovation, and aquarium expertise; and the process of transferring and translating marine science into interactive and dynamic exhibits that advance ocean conservation, public engagement, and sustainability.
Cost to attend the lecture is $10 per person and is free for Museum Members. Registration is required and includes choice of wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverage, and light snacks. Register HERE, where you can also view a free archive of previously recorded online lectures.