Welcome to the Royal Belgian Society for Conchology

The silent beauty of nature

Discover the world of shells. From collection to science.

Discover

Who are we?

Collecting or researching natural beauty

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.

Where science and wonder meet

On land, at sea or in rivers and ponds, recent or fossil, from hobby to passion

Passioned by shells

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.

Scientifically founded

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).

Founded in 1961 and acknowledged as "Royal"

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.

International co-operation

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.

Our latest news

Follow the ins and outs of the club and the shell world.

Online petition

9 March 2026 No Comments

Will you help Natuurpunt Middenkust reach 10,000 signatures? The signatures will be personally presented to Minister Ben Weyts in April. Fort Napoleon and its surroundings

April monthly meeting: David Monsecour: Gyrineum. Note: third Sunday!

8 March 2026 No Comments

Please note: in April we will meet on the third Sunday of the month instead of the usual second Sunday. The reason is simple: on

Roadworks at Sint-Anneke Centrum – where to park?

14 December 2025 No Comments

Important information for those travelling to the monthly meeting by car! At present, the Hanegraefstraat at Linkeroever is being redesigned – right in front of

Where meeting eachother is important.

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!