Dalian Shell Museum
大连贝壳博物馆
A castle-style museum east of Xinghai Square with thousands of seashells from around the world, a good choice for families and rainy days.
Dalian Shell Museum sits by the mouth of the Malan River, southeast of Xinghai Square. Its European castle-style building is itself a sight on Xinghai Bay. Inside, thousands of shell specimens from oceans around the world are on display, from giant clams to colourful cone snails and cowries. Visitors also learn about the biology of molluscs, which appeals strongly to children. Admission is about 50 yuan, and opening hours are roughly 9:00 to 17:00. It is a walk from Xinghai Square, and a visit takes about an hour.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Xinghai Square
- Dalian Modern Museum
- Lianhuashan Observation Deck
- Xinghai Bay Bridge
- Dalian Forest Zoo
- Sun Asia Ocean World
- Xinghai Park
- Dalian Natural History Museum