National Museum of Natural Science
National Museum of Natural Science
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Jul 2021 • Solo
Since I was a kid ,my mom usually takes me to the science museum. There's many kinds of things display, including long-term display and short-term display, some of short-term display may need buy the tickets extra , but you don't need to buy the normal one . Buy the way, if you go there on Wednesday morning and before 10 o'clock, you can get a new ticket !
Written December 7, 2021
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Steve W
9 contributions
Nov 2020
The dinosaurs section alone is worth the price of admission... not that it's pricey anyway. There are just so much to see here. Curious parents and kids can get lost for hours in this huge museum. Maybe the best of its kind in Taiwan.
Written November 16, 2020
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John W
454 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This large and comprehensive museum covers a lot of ground, from the natural history of Taiwan to aspects of traditional culture. There is just too much to take in on one visit. The presentation is very good, with themed displays rather than ones based on scientific classification. Admission to the exhibition halls is 100 NTD adult and well worth it.
Written January 30, 2020
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,140 contributions
Feb 2022
This is one of the best museums in Taiwan. There are five exhibition centers: The life science hall, the science center, the global environment hall, the human cultures center and the botanical park. Each center worths a visit for 1-2 hours.
If you have kids accompanied, visit the Life science hall first. The Life science hall is essentially a small scale nature history museum. Every child loves fossils, plants, animals, primitive human and dinosaurs.
If you are a foreign visitor. I personally recommend to visit the human cultures center first. The exhibitions in the Human cultures hall includes: Ancient Chinese science and technology, the Spiritual life of Han people, the Culture of Taiwanese aboriginals, ...etc. These are unique and seldom to see in other museums.
There are also some short term exhibitions. For example: “The King of oriental musical instruments” (Serial bells of Zeng Marquis Yi 曾侯乙編鐘), “Together forever” (transdisciplinary exploration of contemporary marriage)…etc. They are of great interest to me.
If you have kids accompanied, visit the Life science hall first. The Life science hall is essentially a small scale nature history museum. Every child loves fossils, plants, animals, primitive human and dinosaurs.
If you are a foreign visitor. I personally recommend to visit the human cultures center first. The exhibitions in the Human cultures hall includes: Ancient Chinese science and technology, the Spiritual life of Han people, the Culture of Taiwanese aboriginals, ...etc. These are unique and seldom to see in other museums.
There are also some short term exhibitions. For example: “The King of oriental musical instruments” (Serial bells of Zeng Marquis Yi 曾侯乙編鐘), “Together forever” (transdisciplinary exploration of contemporary marriage)…etc. They are of great interest to me.
Written February 5, 2022
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Ho YC
11 contributions
Dec 2019
We visited the museum in Dec '19 and we were wow'ed by the exhibits. We spent 4 hrs in the museum but couldn't cover all the exhibits, which ranged from dinosaurs (that children love) to chemistry. The exhibits and tours are mostly in Chinese though.
Food wise, only McDonald's was available then. However, there were plenty of food choices across the street from the main entrance.
Enjoy!
Food wise, only McDonald's was available then. However, there were plenty of food choices across the street from the main entrance.
Enjoy!
Written January 2, 2020
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zunzazun
Canmore, Canada218 contributions
Jan 2020
A very interesting and well designed museum with a variety of exhibits ranging from the sciences & space to natural history to local and international culture... Could easily spend a whole day here and only touch the surface. Our 2yr old loved the dinasaur exhibit as well as the many interactive displays. Will defenitly return again [maybe without the little one ;-) ]
Written February 15, 2020
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kongjing26
Miri, Malaysia45 contributions
Jan 2020
I used to visit this place since I was a small kid, but now when I returned to this place after two years. I found out this place getting nothing to see. This place used to be full of people but this time there were the least of people.
The place was old and all the information on the walls was all dropping or been tearing into pieces, some of the words can't even read it because all were blurred.
And for about a few years, still not a lot of ENGLISH translation, it is really hard to read it and understanding for those who are not in Chinese education. And also only have Mc Donalds in the main building ( it used to have a Chinese food restaurant on the rooftop where we can visit the small zoo) and with the other coffee house in the other building with the 3D movie theatre.
The most thing I was very upset about was the small zoo had close down for renovation and it should be informed at the information counter or at the ticket counter.
The place was old and all the information on the walls was all dropping or been tearing into pieces, some of the words can't even read it because all were blurred.
And for about a few years, still not a lot of ENGLISH translation, it is really hard to read it and understanding for those who are not in Chinese education. And also only have Mc Donalds in the main building ( it used to have a Chinese food restaurant on the rooftop where we can visit the small zoo) and with the other coffee house in the other building with the 3D movie theatre.
The most thing I was very upset about was the small zoo had close down for renovation and it should be informed at the information counter or at the ticket counter.
Written February 18, 2020
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Bunnysnaky
Hong Kong, China622 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
The Museum was located at Guancian Road, 10 minutes' walk from Sogo Department Store, it's virtually in the centre of the downtown, easily accessible by taxi or bus. The entrance fee of the main exhibition hall was NT100 for adults and NT50 for children.
This museum was one of our favourite places in Taichung. One day was definitely not enough for exploration in this well-maintained premises. We've been here for 3 times within 2 years' time and on every occasion there was something new for us. The name 'Natural Science' was, strictly speaking, unable to reflect the wide range of varieties that the exhibits covered. In terms of Taiwan standard, this was in fact an all-in-one knowledge fountain for people at all ages to inquire.
The museum comprised of the IMAX theater, Science Centre, Life Science Hall, Human Culture Hall, Global environment Hall and the Botanical Garden. Children and adults were amazed at the sight of dinosaurs at the Age of Dinosaur Gallery - very Jurassic Park feel. Small reptiles were kept in the mini zoo. A wide range of exhibits on zoology, human biology, space science, astronomy, ecology, botany, Taiwan local deities and micro-organisms were on the site, well maintained and neatly displayed bilingually. Special exhibitions on different subjects, were held frequently. The Museum provided a lot of interactive opportunities for all visitors.
Exhausted in the middle of the day? There were 3 eateries inside the premises which provided hamburgers, noodles and rice sets. Most of the washrooms were clean and tidy. The management of the Museum should be given a credit.
Highly recommended for visitors at all ages.
This museum was one of our favourite places in Taichung. One day was definitely not enough for exploration in this well-maintained premises. We've been here for 3 times within 2 years' time and on every occasion there was something new for us. The name 'Natural Science' was, strictly speaking, unable to reflect the wide range of varieties that the exhibits covered. In terms of Taiwan standard, this was in fact an all-in-one knowledge fountain for people at all ages to inquire.
The museum comprised of the IMAX theater, Science Centre, Life Science Hall, Human Culture Hall, Global environment Hall and the Botanical Garden. Children and adults were amazed at the sight of dinosaurs at the Age of Dinosaur Gallery - very Jurassic Park feel. Small reptiles were kept in the mini zoo. A wide range of exhibits on zoology, human biology, space science, astronomy, ecology, botany, Taiwan local deities and micro-organisms were on the site, well maintained and neatly displayed bilingually. Special exhibitions on different subjects, were held frequently. The Museum provided a lot of interactive opportunities for all visitors.
Exhausted in the middle of the day? There were 3 eateries inside the premises which provided hamburgers, noodles and rice sets. Most of the washrooms were clean and tidy. The management of the Museum should be given a credit.
Highly recommended for visitors at all ages.
Written April 27, 2012
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JR888
Victoria, Canada39 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
You can't see everything at the museum in one day. It would take several days to do it justice. The kids are thrilled with the dinosaur display — many of them move and roar, and there is one that talks about the state of our world today. Children can take advantage of the science centre at the museum, and even take classes there. The museum itself is clean, well laid out, and covers nearly every aspect of life, be it the beginnings of our world, the evolution of humans, human development, geology, and much more. This museum puts many others around the world to shame, it's so well done.
Written March 18, 2015
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calvinwei
Dongguan City99 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Wow... yes, i have been to many museums (history museums or science...etc) but not one where they show specifically Chinese (medicinal and technology from the ancient Chinese)! It's very rewarding for both children and adults.
I spent an hour going through the Chinese Medicine section, taking notes and pictures!
AND there's an outdoor garden with Chinese Herbs right next to it!!!
BRING YOUR FAMILY!
I spent an hour going through the Chinese Medicine section, taking notes and pictures!
AND there's an outdoor garden with Chinese Herbs right next to it!!!
BRING YOUR FAMILY!
Written March 1, 2015
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ElleHansel87
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia77 contributions
Can anyone suggest how much time should be spend here, if with kids?
broniac2016
68 contributions
At least 1/2 day. We spent 2 hrs there, not enough time. There are lots of queues during exhibition. Need to queue to get a ticket in advance for some of them.
Priceless1026
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Is there any good food that is around the area ?
How to i get there from taichung railway station ?
Noel R
Taichung, Taiwan6 contributions
There is a lot of food in the SOGO department store which is close by. However somewhat expensive.
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