India Seashell Museum
A private shell collection said to be one of the largest in Asia, with tens of thousands of shells and pearl exhibits, ideal for families or a rainy day.
The India Seashell Museum sits on the East Coast Road south of town. It displays about 40,000 shells, corals and marine specimens collected over several decades by one collector from around the world. There are also exhibits of pearls and shell crafts, and an aquarium inside. The displays focus on quantity and unusual shapes, making it a good indoor option for families with children or a hot afternoon. Entry costs about 200 to 300 rupees, and a visit takes about an hour.
Opening hours
About 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Pancha Rathas
- Mamallapuram Beach
- Mahishasuramardini Mandapa & Lighthouse
- Stone Carving Workshops, Mamallapuram
- Krishna Mandapa
- Raya Gopuram
- Sthalasayana Perumal Temple
- Varaha Cave Temple