Museum of Archaeology, Tainan Branch of National Museum of Prehistory

The Museum of Archaeology (Chinese: 國立臺灣史前文化博物館南科館; 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
Established26 December 2018 (2018-12-26)
LocationSinshih, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates23°06′03.5″N 120°17′01.5″E
TypeHistory museum
ArchitectKris Yao
OwnerNational Museum of Prehistory
Public transit accessNanke Station
Websitenmp.gov.tw

History

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

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

Exhibitions

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

  • Dog remains from Nanguanli Site
  • Pig remains from Sampauchu Site
  • Rice seeds from Youhsianfang Site

Transportation

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

See also

References
  1. 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. "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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