Shell Museum Tourism
Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 Hours
The Shell Museum in Diu is a unique repository located near Nagoa Beach on the Diu Island, part of the Union Territory of Daman and Diu, on the west coast of India. This museum is the first of its kind in Asia, established by Captain Fulbari, a retired merchant navy Captain. It houses an impressive collection of seashells, collected from various parts of the world, offering visitors insights into the intriguing world of mollusks. The museum displays a vast array of shells arranged in aesthetically pleasing exhibits. The meticulously arranged collection showcases the diversity and beauty of marine life, drawing tourists, marine enthusiasts, and academicians alike. Display descriptions are informative, providing scientific names and interesting trivia about the shells exhibited. With its tranquil coastal setting and distinctive curation, the museum is a significant tourist attraction, giving insights into the rarely explored aspects of marine biodiversity.
Opening and Closing time of Shell Museum
| Monday |
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Thursday |
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Friday |
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Saturday |
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Sunday |
10:00 AM to 05:00 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 Shell Museum
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Tips when you are visiting to Shell Museum
Tip1
Carry a camera to capture the extensive variety of shells.
Tip2
Respect the artefacts and avoid touching the displays.
Tip3
Check for any special exhibits or events at the museum.
Top 5 Reviews on Shell Museum
Pankdiu22
Wrote on 19th Feb, 2022
Disappointed
This place is abandoned and closed. Perhaps not opened for many years. May be Covid has added it to its toll.
umesh681
Wrote on 11th Jan, 2020
Must visit place in diu
Visited this place in January 2020 with family. A beautiful collection of sea shells collected from various parts of world shown with description. Captain who maintains this museum explained nicely an..
Tariq2310
Wrote on 26th Dec, 2019
Awsum collection
I am completely astonished by the kind of collection this museum has.
Owner is retired merchant navy captain and has spent a lot of efforts, money to bring this here.
I strongly recommend
chetan_apa
Wrote on 29th Oct, 2019
Good collection, privately owned, needs more maintenance
This is an interesting privately owned collection of a variety of sea shells and more. It is a small room and has two floors but is packed with unimaginable variety of sea shells.
Since it is privat..
DilipRajpurohit
Wrote on 18th Dec, 2018
Good Collection of shells and other Sea related things
This Museum owned and maintained by Captain Devjibhai Vira Fulbaria, a merchant navy captain, showcasing a private collection of rare, diverse sea shells from around the world.
