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TRAVELLIVE
National Museum of
Natural Sciences
It comes as no surprise that
the National Museum of
Natural Science attracts three
million visitors each year
since it is one of the most
frequently visited museums
in Taiwan. With an area of 22
acres, the museum is a large
complex of six seperate venues,
which offer all from exhibitions to
learning facilities for adults and
children of all ages.
Located in Taichung, the National
Museum of Natural Science
covers a vast area of 89,000
square meters, including over 30
permanent exhibition areas where
diverse subjects are explored,
encouring visitors to have a
deeper understanding of nature
and science through interactive
exhibits, robotics, and cubism.
The National Museum of Natural
Sciences offers one of the most
lively and highly interactive
exhibits that I have ever been to. In
the Dinosaur Gallery, you will find
more than 50 different kinds of
fossils and replicas as well as four
life-size and life-like animatroic
dinosaurs. The Human Culture
Hall offers an insightful look into
the evolution of humans, birds,
and other animals.
At the museum is where I learned
about China's four greatest
inventions from paper making, to
gunpowder making, to printing,
and compass making, as well as
where I read ancient writings
on the turtle shell, studied a
sophisticated textile weaving
machine, explored the system of
acupuncture points on the body,
and other forms of traditional
medical knowledge which China
has been known for, as well as
admire over 100 different herbs
and discover the Chinese spiritual
life. Visitors can also learn about
the life of ancient Taiwanese
with their traditional cultivation
and fishing methods, explore the
museum's collection of precious
gems and minerals, and discover
a rainforest with over 800 species
of plants. Try to learn as much as
posible while you are here and you
will not regret it.
The National Museum of Natural
Science has one of the finest
state-of-the-art facilities around the
world, as can be seen in the design
of the exhibits, and clever use of
space, light and color to create an
aestheticly pleasing and highly
interactive space for its visitors.
The National Museum of Natural
Sciences plays the roll of not only
an important educational center
on a national scale, but also is
able to arouse both adults' and
children's interests in science.
The museum is also a fantastic
recreation venue perfect for both
locals and visitors alike.
National Museum of Natural
Sciences
ñ No. 1, Guanqian Road, North District,
Taichung, Taiwan
ñ Opening hours: 9am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday,
Monday closed
ñ Ticket price: 100 TWD/adult and 70 TWD/child
ñ Transportation: Buses number 51, 18, 159
ñ Website: http://www.nmns.edu.tw