921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan

The 921 Earthquake Museum documents the effects of the 1999 earthquake through preserved damage, including shifted fault lines visible in the ground and altered riverbanks. The site shows visitors what happened when structures collapsed and how the landscape itself changed during the seismic event.

A major earthquake struck central Taiwan in 1999, causing widespread destruction and reshaping the local landscape permanently. The museum was established afterward to document this disaster and teach visitors about the geological forces that shaped the region.

The museum serves as a place where people come to understand and remember what natural forces can do to a landscape and community. It reflects how the local population grapples with living in an earthquake-prone region and values education about these powerful events.

The museum is open most days of the week and offers indoor exhibition spaces with basic facilities for visitors. The grounds can be walked through at a comfortable pace, and the covered areas protect you from sun or rain while exploring the exhibits.

One section features a striking arch structure made of concrete segments that displays the actual fault line where earthquakes originate. This rare feature lets visitors see the real breaks in the earth's crust directly, something most people never experience elsewhere.

Operator: 國立自然科學博物館

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00,Monday off

Phone: +886423390906

Email: service@mail.921emt.edu.tw

Website: http://921emt.edu.tw

GPS coordinates: 24.04261,120.69914

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30