The museum site was discovered during the systematic excavation of over 50 prehistoric archaeological sites within the Southern Taiwan Science Park.
It houses more than 8 million recovered artifacts, primarily recovered from the Nanke site development projects.
The building's design features an elevated 'floating' structure that minimizes its physical footprint on the protected archaeological ground layer.
The facility serves as an active research hub where visitors can view conservationists working on artifacts through transparent laboratory windows.
Archaeologists at this site identified evidence of the transition from stone-tool dependence to early agricultural society in southwestern Taiwan.
The museum collection includes rare recovered skeletal remains that provide significant data on the health and diet of early Austronesian ancestors.
The landscape architecture includes a dedicated water feature that reflects the building to regulate micro-climate temperatures.
The Museum of Archaeology, Tainan Branch of the National Museum of Prehistory is located within the Southern Taiwan Science Park. It focuses on the prehistoric cultures unearthed during the park's construction, specifically the Nanke archaeological site. The facility serves as a repository for artifacts spanning 5,000 years, ranging from the Dapenkeng culture to the Siraya culture. The architecture, designed by Artech Architects, features a notable 'floating' glass box design and incorporates extensive use of water features and green space. Exhibits are divided into permanent galleries focusing on local archaeological history and current field research techniques. The museum utilizes high-tech interactive displays to visualize burial sites and daily prehistoric life. It houses a specialized laboratory for the conservation of excavated iron and pottery. The complex integrates seamlessly with the surrounding ecological park, emphasizing the intersection of industrial development and cultural preservation.
The elevated walkway that offers a perspective of the museum’s glass-and-steel architecture reflected in the surrounding water basin.
Check the official website for rotating special exhibitions that highlight specific excavation trenches or recent research findings.
Walk the outdoor park trails surrounding the museum, which include installations interpreting the prehistoric landscape.
Visit the 'Children’s Museum of Archaeology' section if traveling with families, as it features tactile, age-appropriate educational models.
Do not confuse this with the main National Museum of Prehistory in Taitung; they are distinct institutions in different cities.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet volume in gallery spaces; do not touch non-interactive artifacts or display cases; flash photography is prohibited inside exhibition halls.
