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Nishinomiya City Shellfish Museum

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👍👍 平成11年開館。 自然の造形美ともいえる様々な貝やその生態を展示し、 貝類の不思議な世界とともに、 貝と人間とのかかわりを紹介しています。 重さ200Kgをこえるオオシャコガイから、 ゴマ粒ほどの小さな貝まで、 世界の貝類約2000種5000点が展示されています。 有料。 場所は西宮浜4丁目13-4。 《開館時間》午前10時~午... People often mention shellfish, small, museum, children, snails, shell, parking, shells, home, exhibition,


Address

4 Chome-13-4 Nishinomiyahama, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 662-0934, Japan

Website

www.nishi.or.jp

Contact

+81 798-33-4888

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (186 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: shellfish (36) small (16) museum (14) children (9) snails (8) shell (7) parking (7) shells (6) home (6) exhibition (6)
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  • 5/5 Enua 3 years ago on Google
    平成11年開館。 自然の造形美ともいえる様々な貝やその生態を展示し、 貝類の不思議な世界とともに、 貝と人間とのかかわりを紹介しています。 重さ200Kgをこえるオオシャコガイから、 ゴマ粒ほどの小さな貝まで、 世界の貝類約2000種5000点が展示されています。 有料。 場所は西宮浜4丁目13-4。 《開館時間》午前10時~午後5時 (入館は午後4時半まで) 《休館日》水曜 (祝日と重なるときは翌日) 12月29日~1月3日
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 snoopy優。 6 months ago on Google • 1106 reviews
    [A shellfish museum that analyzes only shellfish. ] shelter + shell = protect A shellfish museum that starts with welcome shellfish. There is an admission fee of 200 yen. (Give away one small shell) All kinds of shellfish, from beautiful shellfish to large shellfish. It makes me wonder how many there are Σ(*゚Д゚*)!! Personally, I like the playful nature of sea creatures made from shellfish. A shellfish museum that seems like a great place to bring small children.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 橋本訓佳 1 year ago on Google
    西宮に用事があり、30分過ごせたら良いと思い、小学5年生の次女と出掛けました。 入場料は、大人200円、子供100円と安心価格です。 小、中学生まで兵庫県民なら無料(証明書提示)と嬉しいです。 貝殻だけで30分持つか心配でしたが、子供(私も)楽しめ、勉強になり、1時間は見てました! 駐車場も3台まで無料、止めれなかったら近くのパーキング(1時間100円)もあり、良かったです。 入場記念の貝殻プレゼントや小さな貝殻を探してもらえたり、あと200円ガチャガチャで普段拾えない貝殻が当たったり。 博物館内を見て、色々な貝殻を勉強して、記念にもらったり、とても満足しました! ワークショップもあり、他の子供さんの完成した物を見て、かなりの完成度と豪華さを見たら、今度は予約してやってみようと思いました! 帰りに、少し寄り道して、西宮浜総合公園(みやっこキッズダム)も子供は満足したようです。 めちゃくちゃ暑かったですが、潮風が涼しくて快適でした。 駐車場は、サッカー場前に1時間100円のパーキングがあって、歩いてもすぐなので楽ちんでした!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 森山直子 1 year ago on Google • 118 reviews
    2022/9/17 My 3-year-old son, who has recently become interested in shellfish and snails, seemed to enjoy it, so I went there. 【access】 There is also access on the official website, but in the case of JR ↓ ・Exit from the south exit of JR Nishinomiya Station ・Take the Hanshin bus bound for Marina Park at platform 3 (It takes about 30 minutes and costs 220 yen) - Immediately get off at Marina Park South (In front of Kairuikan bus stop) [About Shellfish Museum] ・Admission fee is 200 yen for adults, but various discounts are available. (Listed on official website) ・The shellfish museum is small and only on the first floor. (Time required: about 1 hour) There are many types of shellfish on display. ・In addition to shellfish, creatures such as hermit crabs, crabs, freshwater fish (shellfish), and snails are also kept and exhibited. (A stuffed sea turtle was also on display.) ・In addition to receiving a shellfish gift to commemorate your admission, There is an interactive exhibit where you can find small shells in the sand and take them home. There are also two shellfish gacha gacha (200 yen each time). ・The toilet is a little old, but it is kept clean. Diaper changing seat and baby chair available There is no auxiliary toilet seat or children's toilet. ・You can hold various kinds of shellfish in your hands, so you can see, touch, and feel them (hand disinfection required) [What I noticed] ・The table on which the shellfish are displayed is a little high, so it may be difficult for small children to see it. (There was something like a stepping stone.) ・The explanations for the shells are on the display stand (at a height that even adults can look up at). Small children need to be held in their arms and shown to them, or adults need to read and explain to them. ・Due to the coronavirus, the use of the kaleidoscope and study room is currently prohibited. 【important point】 ・It's nice to receive lots of shellfish as souvenirs, but be careful as small children will scatter them as soon as they get home. (The shellfish becomes sticky)
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 鍋嶋聡 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In my personal memory, I have a vivid impression of the Kikuchi Shellfish Museum, which was located on Koroen Beach until the middle of the Heisei era. I remember being able to touch and appreciate the collection of the founder, Mr. Kikuchi, in a Western-style building with a classical atmosphere covered in ivy leaves... donated after his death. It is said that this is the shellfish museum that displays the things. It seems to be a rarity value even in Japan. (Original) 個人的な記憶では・・平成時代の半ば頃まで現在の香櫨園浜にあった「菊池貝類館」が鮮明に印象に残っている。外壁を蔦の葉に覆われたクラシカルな雰囲気たっぷりの洋館で、創設者である菊池氏のコレクションを展示、直に手で触れて鑑賞できたのを覚えている・・氏の死後に寄贈されたものを展示しているのが、こちらの貝類館とのこと。国内でも希少価値といえそうだ。
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tokyo J. 3 months ago on Google • 1006 reviews New
    The children were also looking at the shellfish with great interest. The explanation was easy to understand! I put it in the parking lot of the co-op next door and headed home. If you shop, you can get free or low-cost parking.

  • 5/5 m. m. 9 months ago on Google • 238 reviews
    There are many specimens of shellfish and snails. I really enjoyed it visually. It took me about 30 minutes to watch it at a leisurely pace. It's also nice to get a small shellfish as an extra.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noboru O. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The inside of the museum is very beautiful, and there are really various kinds of shellfish on display. When you enter the museum, you can get a specimen of your favorite shellfish, and there is a small sandbox called "Seashell Search Corner" in the museum, and the children were looking for their favorite shells quite seriously. There was a snail exhibition when I visited, and the staff showed me the snail eggs, and the hospitality was very good. Another amazing thing was the “free research” exhibition corner! The children's research, which has observed and learned about the creatures of Shukugawa for many years, was wonderful! Since it was a weekday, it was empty and I was able to see it quietly. In addition, the surrounding area is very beautiful with cherry blossom trees, so be sure to visit during the cherry blossom season. (Original) 館内はとてもきれいで、本当に色んな種類の貝が展示されている。入場の際に、気に入った貝の標本がもらえたり、館内にも「貝殻さがしコーナー」みたいな小さい砂場があり、子どもたちはかなり真剣に、お気に入りの貝殻を探していた。来訪したときはカタツムリ展をやっていたが、スタッフの方がカタツムリの卵を見せて下さったり、ホスピタリティもとてもよかった。 あとすごかったのが、「自由研究」の展示コーナー!夙川の生物を何年にもわたって観察し知らべたお子さんの研究が素晴らしかった! 平日だったこともあり空いていて、静かに観覧できた。また周辺は桜並木がとてもきれいなので、桜の季節には必ず訪れたい。
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rifqi R. 6 months ago on Google • 373 reviews
    Nice exhibition of shell in Kobe. Accessible using public bus but you have to look at the timetable as it comes around every hour only. The museum size is not big but quite interactive with free shell and also cheap tickets price. Very recommended to bring child who loves shell and any sea creatures.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tom 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Access is not so good, but the bus stop is just around the corner. It is a rare place with an exhibition about shellfish. There is also an exhibition of snails. Admission is also cheap, so why not go there once. Visitors will be given a small gift of shellfish to choose from. (Original) アクセスはそんなによくないですが、バス停はすぐ近くです。 貝類についての展示がある珍しい所です。カタツムリの展示もあります。 入場料もお安いので、一度行ってみては。 入場者には、選べる貝のプチプレゼントがありますよ。
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 細田洋子 1 year ago on Google
    貝のコレクターには嬉しい展示がされています。また、地元密着型の施設なので西宮に生息する水陸の軟体動物やカニ等の展示もあります。 コロナになってからは法螺貝吹きの展示はなくなったようですが、それでもとても楽しめる施設です。 入口はクリスマスデコレーションされていて素敵でした。
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tomako 4 years ago on Google
    気軽に行けて勉強にもなる!様々な種類の貝を見るだけでも楽しい♪ もう一歩深く学びたい人にも分かりやすい説明文と映像もあっていい。 単独で海を渡ったマーメイド号の実物は、圧巻です! オススメは、クリオネと、大きなカニ!! そんなに広くはないけれど、ちょっと気分転換に遊びに行くのに、得した気分になれる施設です。
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 一号育児初心者 8 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Although it is a small facility, there are many exhibits that I enjoyed. There is also a parking lot for 3 cars, but the entrance is at the back, so be careful when entering. There were several families on the Obon holiday, but the parking lot was empty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ハーバーポピ 4 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    So cute! You get to keep some free shells. Great for kids!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 かけて味噌 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As a special gift for visitors, each person will receive one seashell. The exhibition space is small, but it is compact and easy to move around. There is also a shell gacha. (200 yen once) There are only 3 private parking lots, and it is difficult to park, so we recommend using the parking lot of the community center next door. (Original) 入場者特典として、1人につき貝殻を1つ貰えます。 展示スペースは小さいですが、コンパクトにまとまっていて廻るのがラクチンです。 貝殻のガチャもあります。(1回200円) 専用駐車場は3台分しかなく、かつ停めづらいので隣のコミュニティセンターの駐車場を利用することをオススメします。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ukulelemen 10 months ago on Google • 135 reviews
    It's a wonderful facility! I felt loved by the exhibits that tackled shellfish from all angles! All the staff and curators are very kind. It's a facility you'll want to visit again and again.

  • 5/5 龍頭 9 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    From Nishinomiya City, you can see exhibits about all kinds of shellfish from around the world. The museum has everything from hands-on exhibits that even small children can enjoy (such as finding tiny shells) to exhibits that are extremely geeky, so anyone can enjoy it. The time required is about 30 minutes for a quick look and about an hour for a thorough look. I received a small seashell as a souvenir.

  • 5/5 林壽志 1 year ago on Google
    期待しないで行ったのですが、見ごたえ、展示の工夫等が感じられました。 子供達も楽しめたみたいでした。

  • 5/5 ダンストリート 10 months ago on Google
    色んな貝殻や普段見ることのないものまで見れて かわいい貝殻までお土産でもらえちゃう✨貝類館を初めて知れて楽しかった✨

  • 5/5 リープチーピ 10 months ago on Google
    無料で駐車できました。貝を使った細工物も鑑賞。貝殻のプレゼントまでもらって。貝に興味のない方も一度ご覧になられては?

  • 5/5 散策好きのmoca 8 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I visited the museum after seeing it on Google News. It's a quiet and beautiful aquarium-like museum. When I entered the museum, I received a small shell as a gift. I'm so happy that I'm displaying it at home There are also workshops, perfect for independent research during summer vacation. I think it's a shame that it's a little-known spot. There is a yacht harbor nearby, so I think it would be fun to stop by on the way home.

  • 4/5 山下隆司 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is just off the south of Marina Park, the Hanshin Bus Stop. The entrance fee is 200 yen and comes with a pamphlet and shellfish souvenirs. The specimen display displays not only shellfish but also crustaceans such as crabs. Ecological exhibits include snails, local freshwater fish, and tidal flat creatures. We also hold special exhibitions and observation sessions, so it's a good idea to check the website. (Original) 阪神バス停留所マリーナパーク南降りてすぐのところです。 入場料200円でパンフレットと貝のお土産付きです。 標本展示は貝だけでなくカニなどの甲殻類も展示しています 生態展示はカタツムリ・地元の淡水魚・干潟の生物等です。 特別展や観察会も行っているのでホームページで確認すると良いでしょう。

  • 4/5 Yuka H. 1 year ago on Google
    週末に何も予定がなく、子供たちをどこかへ連れて行ってあげたいと色々探していたら、兵庫県の小学生に配布されているカードを提示すると無料で利用できる施設リストに入っていたので、行くことにしました。 大人も各種割引があり、160円で入れました。 急遽決めたので午後からでしたが、ちょうど良い展示内容でした。 着いたときには他に見学者はいませんでしたが、あとから続々とやってきていました。 5年生と1年生を連れていきましたが、わりと楽しんでいました。 入場記念に貝をひとつもらえ、嬉しそうでした。 駐車スペースは分かりにくく、すぐ近くのハーバーのコインパーキングに入れました。 車に戻る前に海を眺めに行くと、魚が泳いでいるのが見え、子供たちは嬉しそうでした。

  • 3/5 tsuyoshi s. 9 months ago on Google
    入口で大小様々な世界の貝のモニュメントが迎えてくれます。 西宮の豊かな自然、貝類の進化、貝類の分類、人々の暮らしと貝類の関わり、世界各国の貝類を展示しています。 カタツムリも貝類の仲間で、カタツムリウムと称するコーナーで生きたものを展示していました。 リーズナブルな入場料で楽しめます。おまけに入場の記念に貝殻を一つプレゼントしてくれます。 瀟洒な建物にあります。阪神西宮駅からバスでアクセスできます。付近に新西宮ヨットハーバーがあり、ランチも楽しめます。

  • 5/5 にすもて12 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small museum displaying the world's shells, snails, hermit crabs, and Mr. Horie's mermaid. Adults 200 yen and children 100 yen can be enjoyed in 1 hour. Is it unusual to get one shellfish for each person? There is also a gacha with shellfish. Remember the small snails that sometimes appear in the sandbox? You can take 10 of them home so you can get a lot of shellfish. There are many live snails, so children will be satisfied. It may be difficult to use a big car because the three parking lots are difficult to plant. (Original) 世界の貝がら、かたつむり(殻)、やどかり、そして堀江氏のマーメイド号が展示されたこじんまりな博物館。大人200円、子供100円で1時間あれば堪能できます。一人1つ貝をもらえ、珍しい?貝が入ったガチャガチャもあります。 砂場にたまにあるような小さい巻き貝を想い出に?10個持ち帰れるので何かと貝がいっぱい貰えます。生きたかたつむりも沢山いるので子供は満足しそう。 駐車場3台は植込みがじゃまするのでデカイ車だと大変かも。

  • 5/5 藤田昌也 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful world of shellfish, near Nishinomiya Marina. Please go out with your family. Admission is really wallet friendly. (Original) 素晴らしい貝の世界、近くに西宮マリーナもあります。家族でお出かけください。入場料は本当に財布に優しいです。


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