Museum of Archaeology, Tainan Branch of National Museum of Prehistory

The Museum of Archaeology (traditional Chinese: 國立臺灣史前文化博物館南科館; simplified Chinese: 国立台湾史前文化博物馆南科馆; pinyin: Guólì Táiwān Shǐqiáng Wénhuà Bówùguǎn Nán Kē Guǎn) is a history museum in Southern Taiwan Science Park, Sinshih District, Tainan, Taiwan. The museum is the branch of National Museum of Prehistory.

Museum of Archaeology,
Tainan Branch of National Museum of Prehistory
國立臺灣史前文化博物館南科考古館
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Established26 December 2018; 5 years ago (2018-12-26)
LocationSinshih, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates23°06′03.5″N 120°17′01.5″E / 23.100972°N 120.283750°E / 23.100972; 120.283750
Typehistory museum
ArchitectKris Yao
OwnerNational Museum of Prehistory
Public transit accessNanke Station
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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The soft opening of the museum was done on 26 December 2018. The ceremony was attended by Vice Culture Minister Lee Lien-chuan and a group of Siraya people.[1] It was constructed with a cost of NT$1.5 billion.[2] The museum was officially opened on 19 October 2019.[3]

Architecture

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The museum spans over an area of 24,000 m2.[2] It was designed by architect Kris Yao.[4]

Exhibitions

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The museum displays artifacts of Taiwan's prehistory culture, as well as those found during the construction of Southern Taiwan Science Park.[1]

Transportation

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The museum is accessible within walking distance west of Nanke Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Morgan, Scott (29 December 2018). "National Museum of Prehistory's newest branch enjoys soft opening in southern Taiwan". Taiwan News. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b "National Museum of Prehistory's Tainan branch kicks off soft opening". Taiwan Today. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Tainan's Museum of Archaeology opens". Taipei Times. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  4. ^ Liu, Lyla (19 October 2019). "Taiwan's long awaited Museum of Archeology opens with a flourish". Taiwan News. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
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