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Magical World of Shells Museum, Piran

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The only venue of its kind in Slovenia, Magical World of Shells Museum features more than 4,000 specimens of rare and unusual mollusks. You'll see one of the biggest clams in the world, pearls, sea urchins, crabs, sea stars, and much more. The interactive museum is a highly informative attraction designed to promote environmental awareness and teach visitors about the importance of conservation. With a constantly expanding collection, you'll always see something new there, no matter how many times you visit. Plan trip to Piran with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

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By krasja

We visited Magical world of shells museum with our school on a field trip. The place was really small, but the collection was the biggest one I have ever seen. I really liked the whole experience...

We visited Magical world of shells museum with our school on a field trip. The place was really small, but the collection was the biggest one I have ever seen. I really liked the whole experience... more »
By emar698

We went in the museum today and it was absolutely amazing. There is alot of seashells different colors, you can even find your favorite color there! The guide there is extremely friendly and funny...

We went in the museum today and it was absolutely amazing. There is alot of seashells different colors, you can even find your favorite color there! The guide there is extremely friendly and funny... more »
By Tija G

The museum has a big and beautiful collection of shells. The most memorable experience was the guide (Sime) talking about the shells and other interesting facts with lots of enthusiasm and knowledge..... more

The museum has a big and beautiful collection of shells. The most memorable experience was the guide (Sime) talking about the shells and other interesting facts with lots of enthusiasm and knowledge..... more »

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By Kristian Cini

Small museum with a large and unique collection of shellfish and knowledgeable helpful staff! It was interesting to stop by for an hour or so! Eur 10 entrance for a family of four and paid in cash. Unluckily the shelf description is all in local language and you get a file with numbers for a description in English which was not always easy to following but still highly recommended!

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By blanka puž

A big thank you to lady who work there- for great adventure, important new facts and unforgetablle memories (she explaned fossil history, teach us new things, show us shells ...) The place is filled with numerous underwatter shell, snail, crab species. Great experience.

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By Ildiko Turjan

Really interesting museum, lot of new facts about the shells and snakes. The numbering of the vitrines are a bit confusing. You can only pay cash.

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By Igor Fabjan

Attractive little museum with thousands of shells. From different oceans. There is even a giant shell on a display weighting more than 100 kg. Information is available in different languages and in different interactive ways. Great fun for young and old! There are also some attractive souvenirs and books for sale. The personnel is always attentive and very professional.

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By Marilyn Lindsay

Amazing!!. 5000 pieces, 20 percent of the collection. Descriptions only in Slovenian, but they provided us with an English guide. Only $4 admission. To see thesewonders of nature, it is well worth it

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