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Bali Shell Museum

Jl Sunset Rd, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
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Ranked #11 of 18 attractions in Kuta
Type: Speciality Museums
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This place is amazing. so many shells. I woud travel from london to bali in economy class with easyjet just to spend another 79hours looking at the shells.

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Surabaya, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Went there to spend my last day in Bali and ended up getting more than what I expected. It was a three story building. The second and third floor shows the various collections of shells, some cristals, corals, sea creatures, and fossils. The staff were friendly and seems to know much about everything displayed there. Unfortunately some lamps were broken,... More

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Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

if you love to see historical things, then this is the palce. you'll be amazed with the oldest shell you could find! the staffs were really friendly and told the information clearly. just came in to the first floor, i was amazed with all the things the sell. yes, the first floor is the place to sell the shells and... More

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Seminyak, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

I was very positively surprised when I visited Bali Shell Museum. The place is the work of an inspired amateur collector and remains one of Bali's great secret (and slightly oddball) attractions. The two upper floor house an impressive collection of shells and fossils. They also have a big shop with shells and related products which are good for small... More

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world traveler
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

Shells are beautiful and you get them in abundance here. However, there is nothing really special enough to warrant coming here unless you are already on Sunset Road to do shopping at Carrefour or Lippo Plaza. It is in an unattractive strip mall.

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

First shell museum in Indonesia...you can see many collections from around the world. You must visit this place. Open from 09.00-21.30 WIB

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Darwin NT
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

If you are into shells, this place is a must, it is beautifully set up, downstairs is mainly retail, upstairs is the shell museum. I really enjoyed visiting the Bali Shell Museum.

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Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012
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