
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Shells of Aotearoa
A handy introduction to the unique shells of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach and backpack.
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Bruce Marshall is a malacologist (shell expert) who has worked at Te Papa, and the previous National Museum, since 1976.
As collection manager of molluscs, Bruce is responsible for several million specimens representing more than 4,700 Aotearoa New Zealand species.
Photo by Yoan Jolly
A handy introduction to the unique shells of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach and backpack.
Kerry Walton and Bruce Marshal discuss ‘Native Shells of Aotearoa’ with Te Papa Press.