Philadelphia Shell Show and Festival

visitor in the International Shell Market

The Philadelphia Shell Club joins with the Academy in presenting the largest show of its kind in the Northeast.

  • Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Take part in guided tours of the Academy's Malacology collection, which houses more than 10 million specimens.
  • Meet Real Malacologists: Talk with scientists from the Academy's Malacology Department and shell experts from the Philadelphia Shell Club.
  • International Shell Market: Shop for shells, jewelry, books, and more.
  • Competitive Shell Displays: Serious collectors and amateur scientists compete for prizes with beautiful and informative displays on mollusks from around the world.
  • Fine Shell Crafts: Craftspeople will showcase their sailors' valentines and other fine crafts and compete for major national and regional prizes.
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