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Museum of Archaeology, Tainan Branch of National Museum of Prehistory

Coordinates: 23°06′03.5″N 120°17′01.5″E / 23.100972°N 120.283750°E / 23.100972; 120.283750
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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

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.

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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