Whether you enjoy looking at shells for their aesthetic appeal, want to study them scientifically, or are fascinated by shells as art objects, everyone is welcome to pursue this hobby within a dynamic group of like-minded people.
Have you been intrigued by shells eversince you were a kid too? So do we! Therefore we regularly meet - with a coffee or a pint - to share our passion in a dynamic club of friends.
Did you know that there's a massive science behind "shells"? Some of our members like to go the extra mile and contribute to the (inter-)national knowledge of biodiversity of "Mollusca" (shells, that is).
What started as a gathering of a group of fanatics at the pub "Den Engel" on the Grote Markt in Antwerp, has meanwhile been recognised as "Royal", and grown towards a statement within the world of shells. Our annual Shell Show is amongst the top in the world.
In order to ensure a long and sustainable future for our hobby and club, we work closely together with other clubs. Discover here who they are, and when their events take place.
Follow the ins and outs of the club and the shell world.
In next month’s meeting, Stefan Van Damme will take us to Gambia and Senegal… No, not the Africa Cup of Nations, but a quest for
Important information for those travelling to the monthly meeting by car! At present, the Hanegraefstraat at Linkeroever is being redesigned – right in front of
Never heard of shells? Beginning researcher wanting to learn more about the Linnaean collection or mollusks in general? or interested in how people have used
Because we enjoy chatting about our hobby, obtaining shells or learning about them, we meet monthly, on the second Sunday of each month (except July), at Sint-Anneke Centrum, Hanegraefstraat 5, 2050 Antwerp (Linkeroever), from 9 a.m. to around 1 p.m. But there is also our annual fair, our “Succinea” working group and other fairs where we can enjoy our hobby with like-minded people. Click on “Read more” below to see all the announced events!
