India Seashell Museum Tourism
Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
India Seashell Museum, located near Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, is an enthralling destination for marine enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. Boasting a stunning collection of seashells from across the world, the museum is a testament to the natural beauty and diversity of marine life. Spread over a sprawling area, it exhibits over 40,000 specimens of shells, making it one of the largest seashell museums not just in India but in all of Asia. Visitors are invited to explore the intricacies of various shell forms, sizes, and colors, which are meticulously displayed and categorized. This museum has achieved a rare feat of creating thematic displays, including sections dedicated to fossils, corals, and shark teeth. The experience is enriched by the presence of the Mayabazar, a shopping place within the campus where guests can purchase shell and pearl handicrafts, making it an educational yet entertaining visit.
Opening and Closing time of India Seashell Museum
| Monday |
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Thursday |
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Friday |
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Saturday |
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Sunday |
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for India Seashell Museum
| Adult |
INR 100 |
| Child |
INR 50 |
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to India Seashell Museum
Tip1
Check the weather forecast and plan your visit on a sunny day for the best experience.
Tip2
Carry a camera to capture the exquisite variety of shells.
Tip3
Visit the souvenir shop for some unique seashell gifts.
Top 5 Reviews on India Seashell Museum
Parthiban_in
Wrote on 23rd Dec, 2023
Best Entertainment for kids
Good place to view with children
My child very enjoyable in dinosaur museum many rare shells are see....
246kirstena
Wrote on 11th Dec, 2023
Not worth the time/money
I wouldn’t recommend this place unless you really need to kill some time. While the shell collection is impressive, we learned nothing about how shells are formed, the life cycle, how they were coll..
Ajith_Setty
Wrote on 19th Oct, 2023
Wonderful - Must Visit Place !!
There are 5 museums located in the same building which are as below :
Minerals Museum
Shells Museum
Fish Museum
Pearls Museum
Dino Museum
Along with these there is shop for purchasing shells, pearls..
nzkate53
Wrote on 5th Sep, 2023
Seashell Museum, Mahabalipuram
Excellent seashell museum as well as a mineral display, which is well maintained. Incredible to see so many varieties of shells collected over the years and descriptions about all of them.. Very info..
maffinka1
Wrote on 29th Jul, 2023
Good Value for Money
This place was good value for money (600 rupees for a ticket for everything). But beware that they have a weird extra ticket to buy if you want to take photos and videos.
Some parts of the museum are..
