National Museum of Marine Science and Technology explained

National Museum of Marine Science and Technology
Native Name:國立海洋科技博物館
Native Name Lang:zh
Coordinates:25.1406°N 121.7986°W
Established:26 January 2014
Location:Zhongzheng, Keelung, Taiwan
Type:museum
Publictransit:Haikeguan Station

The National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST;) is a museum of marine science and marine technology in Zhongzheng District, Keelung, Taiwan. It received 1,395,127 visits in 2016.[1]

History

The museum building was originally constructed as the North Thermal Power Plant in 1937 by the Japanese government, the first power plant in Taiwan constructed on a reclaimed land.[2] The power plant was decommissioned in 1981 and left abandoned. In 1990, the planning committee to establish the museum was set up, in which in 1997 the preparatory office was subsequently established as well. In 1999, the Executive Yuan approved the construction plan for the museum. In 2001, the plan to convert the former power plant into a museum was unveiled. The building was designated as a historical building in 2004 by Keelung City Government.[3] The museum was opened by Premier Jiang Yi-huah on 26 January 2014.[4]

Buildings

Access

The museum is accessible within walking distance north of Haikeguan Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics Database: Annual statistics breakdown by scenic areas . . 23 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181012041751/http://recreation.tbroc.gov.tw/asp1/statistics/year/INIT.ASP . 12 October 2018 . dead .
  2. Web site: The National Museum of the Marine Science & Technology. National Museum of Marine Science & Technology. 3 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Pei-Pu Steam Power Station. Tung-wei. Shih. National Museum of Marine Science and Technology. 3 March 2017.
  4. News: National Museum of Marine Science and Technology opens in Keelung . Executive Yuan . Office of Information Services . Press Releases . Taiwan . 26 January 2014 . 1 February 2014 .