National Museum of Natural Science, Natural science museum in North District, Taichung, Taiwan
The National Museum of Natural Science is a science museum in North District, Taichung, that brings together multiple exhibition areas and a planetarium under one roof. The complex covers an extensive site with indoor and outdoor zones dedicated to different scientific themes.
Planning started in the late 1970s when Taiwan sought to create its first major natural science education facility. The initial construction phase was completed in the mid-1980s and opened to the public.
The institution serves as an educational hub where school groups and families regularly explore interactive displays that make science accessible to all ages. Visitors encounter a blend of traditional exhibition methods and contemporary formats that encourage hands-on learning throughout the galleries.
The museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday in the morning and closes in the late afternoon, with Mondays reserved as a rest day. Wheelchair users find barrier-free access throughout all sections and parking available near the entrances.
The botanical garden includes a large greenhouse that recreates a tropical rainforest and houses plants from different climate zones. This indoor landscape allows visitors to walk through dense vegetation without leaving Taiwan.
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