India Seashell Museum
India Seashell Museum
India Seashell Museum
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Raghav Sharma
New Delhi, India12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Breaking away from the usual touristy aesthetic of Mahabalipuram, the seashell museum makes itself a must visit as not only a break-away from the historic temples (if you do get bored of it) but also as a standalone attraction.
They offer a combo pack that allows you to visit teh seashell museum, fish museum and Pearl museum combined @Rs. 150.
The seashell museum in itself exceeded our expectations and can be fun for children.
PS - don't forget to ask the ticket counter for fish food @Rs. 10. They allow you to feed Koi Fishes at a particular free feeding point on the premises.
They offer a combo pack that allows you to visit teh seashell museum, fish museum and Pearl museum combined @Rs. 150.
The seashell museum in itself exceeded our expectations and can be fun for children.
PS - don't forget to ask the ticket counter for fish food @Rs. 10. They allow you to feed Koi Fishes at a particular free feeding point on the premises.
Written 23 January 2020
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DrBhanotM
26 contributions
Dec 2019
This place is worth a visit as you get to see a beautiful large collection of sea shells. Shells collection includes shells from all around the globe.
There is small fish aquarium which will amuse small kids
Then there is a Pearl Museum within the same premises and it has a good number of specimen to amaze you with regards to shape, size, appearance and origin of pearls.
There is small fish aquarium which will amuse small kids
Then there is a Pearl Museum within the same premises and it has a good number of specimen to amaze you with regards to shape, size, appearance and origin of pearls.
Written 3 January 2020
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Nambi Kumar
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Aug 2022
The Sea Shells museum as well as the others at the site (the Minerals Museum, the Pearl Museum, the Aquarium and Nassa the Dinosaur museum) were all fantastic. Everyone in the group including my niece & nephew who are 10 years to 18 years old as well as the adults (30 to 75 years old) enjoyed the museum. The collection in each museum far exceeded our expectations. The facility, the display and description are world class. It took about 1.5 hours to cover all the museums. Absolutely worth it. Kudos to the founder Mr Raja Mohammad for his vision and keeping it so affordable for everyone that would visit Mahabalipuram. "Most underrated and fascinating collection" - in the words of an 18 years old visiting from California.
Written 3 August 2022
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SouroviThakur
Kolkata (Calcutta), India95 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We were confused whether we should visit this place and finally we did. It's really a good place to visit. A man collected shells from all over the world for 33years and made this museum. A fish aquarium and pear museum are also there. They are building other fun areas also
Written 11 February 2020
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Shital M
Bengaluru, India17 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Different types of shells collected from all over the world. They have put together various different experiences like minerals, aquarium and also dino museum and each is charged separately. It's an ok experience to spend a couple of hours though fee to visit all the exhibits is on the expensive side. There's also a shop selling pearls, shells, jewellery and other nicknacks. Got a few items good for gifting. They also have a fish spa. Good to do if you haven't experienced before.
Written 17 October 2021
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RupchandL
Mumbai, India9 contributions
Oct 2022
The museum has some good things about collection of shells and artifacts made from them. However ticket is overpriced. Its a small museum and tickets are overpriced. People are lured to buy into combo offer of Rs. 300 per person instead of summed up price of Rs. 500 (which is hyperinflated. further, two museums are not included (3D trick art museum which is Rs. 50 extra, and horror museum (another 50 extra).
While technically management is clearly stating what is included, they are not mentioning, what is not included. Feels like misguiding of all inclusive price of 300 rupees. It seems many others have also given this feedback.
Shopping of goods made from seashells and conches. Good quality and designs although at premium pricing.
While technically management is clearly stating what is included, they are not mentioning, what is not included. Feels like misguiding of all inclusive price of 300 rupees. It seems many others have also given this feedback.
Shopping of goods made from seashells and conches. Good quality and designs although at premium pricing.
Written 27 October 2022
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Aditya_salian
Bengaluru, India626 contributions
Jan 2021
They have a very impressive collection of shells from across the world. Everything is well maintained and the displays are simple and informative. Had never seen anything like this before it was amazing to see the varieties on display.
Apart from the main sea shell collection museum, they also have a few other attractions like a pearl museum, aquarium etc. The aquarium was very ordinary, but the pearl museum was again really amazing.
The place was undergoing some renovation when we visited and they seem to be adding more attractions.
Overall its surely worth a visit.
Apart from the main sea shell collection museum, they also have a few other attractions like a pearl museum, aquarium etc. The aquarium was very ordinary, but the pearl museum was again really amazing.
The place was undergoing some renovation when we visited and they seem to be adding more attractions.
Overall its surely worth a visit.
Written 9 February 2021
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Tanumita D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India549 contributions
Feb 2021
Nice place to see and spend a day with family. They have a good collection of aquatic organisms along with museums that houses sea shells. There is a separate sea shell museum which has been termed as mini SIngapore. The museum is well maintained, neat and clean. There is a place for experiencing virtual reality. Personally that was the favourite part of my visit.
Written 9 March 2021
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Bala
Chennai (Madras), India90 contributions
Mar 2021
Awesome and must visit place in mahabalipuram. Museum has largest collection of shells in the world. Connected to this there is Fish Aquarium and fish foot spa. Pearl Museum is also located in this zone. Must visit in Mahabalipuram and it opens from 8am to 8pm. Collection of shells and pearls is from tiny miniature to larges sizes is huge., Also, the place is well maintained with all covid precautions. the shell creation in the entrance is huge almost 20ft height.
Written 31 March 2021
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Khushru Doctor
Ahmedabad, India207 contributions
Nov 2021
Amazing Experience. If you are in Mahabalipuram or are on your road to Pudducherry from Chennai, this is a place not to be missed. The unfortunate part is that they have tried to convert this into an amusement park and hence the few negative reviews. The Shell Museum and the Pearl Museum are amazing. They have a huge variety of shells from all over the world. I guess they have the largest shell collection in the world. They have some of the smallest shells to some gigantic shells. The keeper of this museum is very knowledgeable and talk with him and he will tell you some amazing details. This is actually a collection of one individual who happens to be the nephew of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
The Pearl Museum is also very good. Lots of varieties of pearls.
The rest of the things there are ok.
My wife and I had a great experience.
The Pearl Museum is also very good. Lots of varieties of pearls.
The rest of the things there are ok.
My wife and I had a great experience.
Written 25 November 2021
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