The Hainan Sea World Shell Culture Museum is a distinctive museum located in Hainan Flower World, Binjiang Road, Qiongshan District, Haikou City, Hainan Province, focusing on the display and dissemination of shell culture.
The museum houses a collection of rare shells from the South China Sea and various other countries and regions, with a diverse array of exhibits including shell specimens, shell carvings, shell paintings, and mother-of-pearl inlays. These exhibits not only showcase the natural beauty of shells but also reflect the profound connection between humans and shell culture.
The museum’s exhibition content is ingeniously designed and divided into six major themes: ‘Marine Ecology and Marine Mollusks’, ‘The Evolutionary History of Marine Mollusks’, ‘Marine Mollusks and Human Civilization’, ‘The Application of Marine Mollusks’, ‘Marine Life and Economic Development’, and ‘Marine Ecological Civilization Protection and Construction’. Through modern means such as sound, light, electricity, and VR demonstrations, the museum simulates underwater rocky scenes, interactive ground projections, and multimedia video displays, leading visitors into the ocean world to experience the splendor and magic of shells. Upon entering the museum, visitors are first drawn to the circular exhibition platform at the entrance, which showcases the physiological structure of marine mollusks, helping everyone understand the function of each part of mollusks from an anatomical perspective. Next, visitors will step into a spacious and bright exhibition hall, where shells of various sizes and colors are displayed, as if they are in a dreamlike underwater world. In addition, the museum emphasizes interactive experiences with visitors, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of shell culture through simulated scenes and interactive projections.






