Nova Shells Museum
Nova Shells Museum
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milcah889
Quezon City, Philippines933 contributions
Jun 2022
My friends and I booked a Panglao tour, which would inevitably include a stop at the Nova Shell Museum. When I heard about it, I wasn't really excited about that itinerary stop as I didn't think a room filled with shells could be interesting.
The museum was located in a small one-story space and at first glance, it felt like a bigger scientific school laboratory with its endless rows of glass displays - definitely not something I'd pay for (as the museum comes with a minimal entrance fee).
However, once the private tour started, you can't help but be impressed at its extensive displays of shells and the stories and history behind them which truly give life to the museum.
The museum was located in a small one-story space and at first glance, it felt like a bigger scientific school laboratory with its endless rows of glass displays - definitely not something I'd pay for (as the museum comes with a minimal entrance fee).
However, once the private tour started, you can't help but be impressed at its extensive displays of shells and the stories and history behind them which truly give life to the museum.
Written 19 February 2023
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Edwin Tee
Quezon City, Philippines114 contributions
Feb 2020
If you are fond of seeing different kinds of sea shells, this is the place to go. This owned by a very old man who is a shell collector. I got a chance to see and talk to him. The entrance fee is only 50 pesos. Don’t expect the museum to be in an airconditioned building. Some of the glass panels have cracks and the shell collections are stored in a poor condition. The staff are very courteous and explain to us about the different shells. There is also the tiniest shell named after Emperor Hirohito and it is the most expensive shell in the world. I hope they improve the place especially the wooden casings of the shells and put some aircons. But my family enjoyed the collections.
Written 23 February 2020
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Ep0ng
Bulacan Province, Philippines37 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
This museum is usually part of the Panglao Island Tour.
It has an entrance fee of 50 pesos per adult, but kids are free.
There will be a tour guide that will show you around the museum and will provide some details regarding the history of the shells. And the end is the souvenirs store.
It has an entrance fee of 50 pesos per adult, but kids are free.
There will be a tour guide that will show you around the museum and will provide some details regarding the history of the shells. And the end is the souvenirs store.
Written 15 February 2019
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Nizam Mohammed
11 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Great place to discover all about shells you want to know. be careful about the sale of ?pearls. very expensive. entry very reasonable
Written 1 February 2019
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Xanerin
Alice Springs, Australia1,506 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Wonderful display of shells and we actually found the guide to be helpful and very informative. They did not stand over you yet if you wanted to know something, they were ready to help. Loved the museum pieces at the rear and actually a hidden gem. The place could do with a make-over, however, it was enjoyable.
Written 27 December 2018
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workingtoomuchinabq
Albuquerque, NM65 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
The shell museum is more of a large and somewhat rambling personal shell collection that is now on display, It is quite a collection though and a must see for any person interested at all in collecting shells.
Written 12 February 2018
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eteng2016
Dasmarinas City, Philippines220 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The place is included in our Panglao Tour and our driver Kuya Mario told us before we even enter the place that there are very expensive pearls and shells that are being sold inside. Hmmm. that strike's as curiosity for us.
The place is begging for a facelift! I hope that the government of Bohol will find time to help this place. Lots of potential!
The shells housed here are amazing thanks to our tour guide during that time who explained things very well!
The place is begging for a facelift! I hope that the government of Bohol will find time to help this place. Lots of potential!
The shells housed here are amazing thanks to our tour guide during that time who explained things very well!
Written 29 December 2017
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favoured77
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia36 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
This place could have been a great tourist spot. Sadly: -
1. Place was not well maintained. Water leaking from ceiling causing floor to be slippery;
2. Guides were not interested to tell you much. More engrossed with the mobile phone. Only concern is to get you to the souvenir shop to buy something.
3. Guides were more keen to sell you witchcraft charms. Keep on promoting shark tooth as protection. We just told them off. As Christians, we believe Jesus is more powerful than shark tooth :)
Other than the above, the collection of shells on display was very interesting. It would be nice if they sell the shells in their original form.
1. Place was not well maintained. Water leaking from ceiling causing floor to be slippery;
2. Guides were not interested to tell you much. More engrossed with the mobile phone. Only concern is to get you to the souvenir shop to buy something.
3. Guides were more keen to sell you witchcraft charms. Keep on promoting shark tooth as protection. We just told them off. As Christians, we believe Jesus is more powerful than shark tooth :)
Other than the above, the collection of shells on display was very interesting. It would be nice if they sell the shells in their original form.
Written 26 October 2017
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yolyg2015
Marikina, Philippines181 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Visited this shell museum with a knowledgeable tour guide who knows a lot about shells.. enjoyed looking at the shell collection as well as their souvenir shop and the Tree House at the back.. very educational..
Written 8 June 2017
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Karen C
London3,029 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Definitely bigger on the inside. You can visit room after room and every time you think you've reached the end, it turns out you're wrong. The guide was extremely well informed and very interesting. Check out the tree house!
Written 27 May 2017
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