National Taiwan Science Education Center 國立台灣科學教育館
Housing over 600 exhibits, The National Taiwan Science Education Center is a multi-storey science museum located in Taipei City nearby the Children's Amusement Park and Shilin Night Market (士林夜市).
The upper levels of the museum are home to permanent exhibitions about life sciences such as biology, zoology, and biodiversity, as well as material sciences such as physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
The B1 Level of the museum contains several entertainment attractions, including Turbo-Ride 3D Theatre, 3D Theatre, Earthquake Theatre, Kids Learning and Discovery Playground, Science Laboratory, and a conference room.
Simple Floor Guide:
- 1F - Lobby
The main information desk is located in the center of this large, open-air lobby. Services include general information assitance, members services, wheelchair and baby carriage rental, and lost & found. Ticketing is off to the sides, and a shop with a convenience store is located near the special exhibition ticketing area. - 2F - Shop & Food Court
The second floor is a large rest area with a few choices for dining. - 3-4F - Life Science Exhibition Hall
These floors are home to the four life science-related exhibitions: Mystery of Life, Mystery of the Body, Biodiversity, and People and Environment. There are also several smaller exhibitions and attractions such as the Tour of the Digestive System and The World of Frogs and Insects. - 5-6F - Material Science Exhibition Hall
The fifth floor houses the most popular exhibitions, including Exploring the World of Physics, Exploring the World of Chemistry, and the Science Playground, with several smaller exhibitions and experiments. The sixth floor focuses more on mathematics and helps visitors to view mathematics in a more entertaining way. The other main exhibition is about the ecology of Taiwan. - 7-8F - Special Exhibition Hall
This floor is reserved for special exhibitions that present topics related to science and technology. - 9F - Library and Conference Hall
The museum is located in Shilin District of Taipei City (台北市) nearby Shilin Night Market (士林夜市), Taipei Children's Amusement Park (兒童樂園), and the Taipei Astronomical Museum.
From Red Line 2 Jiantan station (劍潭), exit the station towards Shilin Night Market (士林夜市) and walk left towards the bus station (busses heading north). Take route R30, 41, or the shuttle bus to the Taipei Children's Amusement Park (the museum is across the street from the park).
Ticket Prices for Exhibitions and Attractions:
Category | Adult | Discount | Senior (65+) |
---|---|---|---|
Permanent Exhibition | NT$100 | NT$70 | Free |
Turbo-Ride 3D Theatre | NT$100 | NT$70 | NT$50 |
3D Theatre | NT$100 | NT$70 | NT$50 |
Earthquake Theatre | NT$20 | ||
Kids Learning and Discovery Playground |
NT$60 | NT$40 | NT$30 |
Sky Cycling | NT$80 | NT$50 | Free |