Jeffreys Bay Shell Museum in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape Things To Do

Jeffreys Bay Shell Museum (Jeffreys Bay)

Categories: Museums / Wheelchair Friendly
Price group: On Request (see other things to do in this price group)
Available in the following region(s): Sunshine Coast

Address: Shell Museum, Jeffreys Bay, Sunshine Coast, Eastern Cape.
Telephone: +27 (0)42 293-1945
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 09h00 to 16h00; Sundays from 09h00 to 13h00.

Visit the famous Shell Museum in Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay has always been known for its beautiful shells so it stands to reason that the town should have a Shell Museum. The more than 600 shells from species all of the world makes it one of the largest shell collections in South Africa and attracts shell fanatics from all over the globe. Housed in glass cases is a huge variety of shells including the legendary cowry, the rare paper nautilus, tiny baby jam tarts and a new species of cone. Local shells and shell craft can be purchased just outside the museum from the shell shops and stalls.

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