CAN GEYRAN
SEASHELL CENTER
A dedicated seashell collector, Kemal Geyran is exhibiting some of his collection in the CAN GEYRAN SEASHELL CENTER at Dragos, Istanbul - TURKEY
This center is dedicated to his beloved son CAN GEYRAN, who passed away during a paintball game in October 2007, while he was studying at the VirginiaTech University, U.S.A.

In the CAN GEYRAN SEASHELL CENTER, about 300 seashells from different seas are displayed in a 400 sqm building. The aim of the Center is mainly to promote sea culture and underwater life by exhibiting  seashells -an important  factor of the underwater fauna-
and to create a social place where the collectors can meet each other  and share their knowledge and experiences. In the collection  of this non profit center there are more than 1000 species from all over the world . The center also manages a library containing more than 1000 publications regarding seashells and is available to all visitors.
At the Center, seashells are displayed around specific themes.
Several displays include videos, presentations and a 28 minute introductory film is available. The main themes are:
General information on seashells,
Classification and properties of the classes,
History,
Various uses by mankind (food, money, musical instruments, dyes, medical uses, tools, personal adornment, art & architecture, etc.)

Admission is free .
The Center is open between 11 am and 5 pm
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
The Center can be visited at other times by appointment.
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