World of Shells

Venue:

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

767 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Event Description:

Find a wide array of shells collected from the Georgia coast and sites throughout the world. As fascinating to casual shell observers as it is to knowledgeable shell collectors, The World of Shells explains how shell material is formed, the numerous ways animals use their shells and the life processes of shelled animals. Discover interesting details of shells from around the world in this stunning exhibition of colors, textures and shapes.

Schedule

Daily entrance fee for Free with membership

Open 10AM-5PM

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