Schelpenmuseum Paal 14
Small shell museum on Schiermonnikoog with more than 1,500 self-collected shell species, beach finds and driftwood from shipwrecks.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of the De Boer family's passion for collecting. All the shells and beach finds on display were collected by Thijs and Annelies de Boer and their family themselves; nothing was bought, given or exchanged. More than 1,500 shell species can now be seen.
The exhibition introduces the world of molluscs, which after insects form the largest group of animals on Earth. In eight display cases, the structure of molluscs, snail eggs, opercula, pearls, fossil shells, amber and peat wood, among other things, are explained. Several display cases show shells, crabs, starfish and other animals from the beach of Schiermonnikoog, others show snails and shells from around the world.
Wreck wood from the island's beach hangs on the walls, and flotsam lies outside. At the reception there are beach souvenirs, beach guides and search cards, as well as a reading corner; you can have your own beach finds identified here. A shell excursion can be booked for groups, and there is a teaching booklet for schools.
Highlights
- More than 1,500 shell species, all collected by the family themselves
- Display cases on molluscs, snail eggs, pearls, amber and fossil shells
- Beach finds and driftwood from Schiermonnikoog
- Identification of your own beach finds at the reception
Permanent exhibition
- Muscheln und Weichtiere – Eight display cases on molluscs, shells and snails from Schiermonnikoog and around the world, plus beach finds and driftwood.
- Operated by
- Familie De Boer (privat)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1Children up to and including 12 years |
| Children & teens | €1Children up to and including 12 years €1. |
| Teaching booklet for school classes (per booklet) | €1For upper primary school and lower secondary school |
Adults €2.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Beach guides and search cards are available for beachcombing.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located on Martjeland in the west of the village of Schiermonnikoog, behind “Westpunt”.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
At the reception there are beach souvenirs (e.g. stuffed crabs and starfish on driftwood), beach guides and search cards, as well as a reading corner with books.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Your own beach finds can be identified at the reception; a shell excursion can be booked for groups. |
