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Entrance Ticket to World of Seashells: Unique Collection of 8,000 Seashells
4.3
12 Ratings
Bel Ombre
An unparalleled assemblage of 8,000 seashells sourced globally.
An engaging encounter that will enchant children!
An unparalleled assemblage of 8,000 seashells sourced globally.
An engaging encounter that will enchant children!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- World of Seashells - Discover the largest seashells collection in Africa. World of Seashells Museum presents 8,000 seashells from all over the world.\nDuring your visit, you will discover all the secrets of the shells: their morphology, their living mechanism, their defense system, the beautiful, perfect patterns and dreamy colours. You will also…
- World of Seashells - Discover the largest seashells collection in Africa. World of Seashells Museum presents 8,000 seashells from all over the world.\nDuring your visit, you will discover all the secrets of the shells: their morphology, their living mechanism, their defense system, the beautiful, perfect patterns and dreamy colours. You will also learn how men have used shells throughout the world over the course of centuries.\nDiscover myths and legends around the world with one thing in common: the origin of life connected to the symbol of the shell.\nYou will also learn about the shell theorem and better understand the mathematical origin behind these perfect spiral curves.\nKids will also love the mini-laboratory that offers fun activities such as virtually creating your own shell, listening to the sound of the ocean from a conch or observing them under a magnifying glass.\nYou can also find out all about Bel Ombre Territory’s sustainable development strategy focusing on protecting the coastal ecosystem.
What's Included
- All applicable fees and taxes included
- All applicable fees and taxes included
Location
World of Seashells
Coastal Road, Place du Moulin
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(12 Ratings)
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Charmaine
Dec 31, 2025
Great learning experience - Excellent and very informative. Great interactive activities. Great for math education to for kids as well. Well worth a visit
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Pptar
Dec 29, 2025
Ideal for closing holidays, before departure - We were in Tamassa, had cleared the rooms in the morning, and with time to kill waiting for our shuttle to the airport scheduled for late afternoon.
It was the perfect time to visit this museum, about 10 minutes walk from Tamassa.
It's not very big, but we still spent a little hour there. Plus it's air conditioned, so pretty nice when you're inside.
The museum is well arranged, and has a small souvenir shop with several products representative of the Island. We had a great time.
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Corneliusjacobusm
Sep 20, 2025
Learnt so many new things. - Absolutely stunning. Never knew there were so many beautiful shells. Definitely a peaceful educational trip. Have absolute new respect of what is under the sea.
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Alexlfb
Jul 26, 2025
Beautiful collection! - Very small museum that takes only 20-30 minutes if you do not linger too much, very pretty, has a magnificent collection of shells. The kids loved it!
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Simon
Mar 21, 2025
World of Seashells - a hidden gem - We didn’t have great expectations when we went ( to be honest!) but the museum far exceeded those expectations. The shells are beautiful, are presented beautifully and the museum is properly curated - most of the collection dates from the 18th century and there are clear explanations in English and French of the historical role of shells. Magdalena, the lady at reception, was also very friendly and welcoming. Well worth a visit.
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Skl2570
Sep 9, 2024
Extreme variety of mussels - The museum was close to our hotel. We used that.
We liked it very much, lots of beautiful shells and information about the environment.
It was worth it for us
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F6352fkarnaudm
Apr 16, 2023
Amazing experience with shells - Their collection of seashells is really amazing. The info provided was incredible. It's definitely worth seeing. I had no idea how many different seashells existed and how valuable they were to the eco system
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Vanshi
Nov 17, 2025
Extremely rude staff - We as clients to the Heritage Awali at which we had a very pleasant stay were extremely disappointed by the rudeness of the staff specially a woman named magdalena we are extremely disappointed as in fact mauritius is known for its hospitality please do not let these people ruin this we sincerely hope this does not repeat itself with any mauritians
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Vandita
Nov 17, 2025
I’ll mannered staff - Visited the museum during our stay at Heritage Awali and we were ill treaded by the staff of the museum. I guess just because we are Mauritian . The staff ruined our experience of wonderful stay.
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Catmixt
Feb 5, 2024
Woman was working there was hiding so she could go home early - Absolute disgrace. The lady working there in the afternoon of sunday 4th Feb should be fired!
Last entry was 3pm. We were there at 2:40pm knocking but theyd closed everything. When we looked inside a woman could see us knock but was hiding behind a banner so she didnt have to let us in. Perhaps so she could go home early?
Extremely disappointing. If you go then go early, the woman there certainly will
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