This exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of seashells and the enduring sense of wonder they inspire. It features a striking selection of specimens from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) Collections, showcasing a wonderful array of shapes, sizes, colours and patterns.

Seashells have long captivated the imagination, holding diverse meanings and purposes across cultures and through time. Today, they continue to fascinate and remain embedded in everyday life, appearing in design and popular imagery.

Step into The World of Seashells to discover more about these natural treasures –how molluscs have evolved, how shells grow, what their colours and patterns might reveal –or simply marvel at their extraordinary beauty.

Dates & Hours
Wed 30th Sep
10am - 4pm
Thu 1st Oct
10am - 4pm
Fri 2nd Oct
10am - 4pm
Sat 3rd Oct
10am - 4pm
Sun 4th Oct
10am - 4pm
More entry times are available, please check event website for details
Location
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn Place
Hobart Tas 7000
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Prices and booking
This is a free event.
Contacts
tmagmail@tmag.tas.gov.au tmag.tas.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/new-and-upcoming-exhibitions/the-world-of-seashells

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