Cijin Shell Museum, Marine museum in Cijin District, Taiwan
The museum displays over 2,000 shellfish varieties and 200 types of shrimp and crab specimens in dedicated exhibition areas on the second floor.
Following space limitations in its original location, the Kaohsiung City Government constructed a new museum building, which opened in October 2011.
The collection features numerous shells donated by local collector Huang Ko-Liang, arranged scientifically to educate visitors about marine biodiversity.
Visitors can access the museum via a short ferry ride to Cijin Island, with boats departing every 10 to 15 minutes between 5:00 and 2:00.
Three species of nautilus shells, considered living fossils, form part of the permanent exhibition alongside a substantial giant clam shell specimen.
Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 09:00-17:00
Phone: +88675718920
GPS coordinates: 22.60141,120.27418
Latest update: March 17, 2025 16:31
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