Museum of Archaeology, Tainan Branch of National Museum of Prehistory explained

Museum of Archaeology,
Tainan Branch of National Museum of Prehistory
Native Name:國立臺灣史前文化博物館南科考古館
Native Name Lang:zh
Coordinates:23.101°N 120.2838°W
Location:Sinshih, Tainan, Taiwan
Type:history museum
Architect:Kris Yao
Owner:National Museum of Prehistory
Publictransit:Nanke Station

The Museum of Archaeology is a history museum in Southern Taiwan Science Park, Sinshih District, Tainan, Taiwan. The museum is the branch of National Museum of Prehistory.

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]

Transportation

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

See also

Notes and References

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