The building is situated on the former site of the Taiwan Power Company's staff dormitory, preserving elements of the area's industrial past.
It specifically highlights the transition of Badouzi from a small coastal fishing settlement to a significant hub for marine research and tourism.
The exhibit design emphasizes the 'Marine Life and Human Life' concept, showing how geological features influenced the layout of local villages.
The museum functions as a community archive, preserving oral histories and photographs of early local fishermen.
It is part of a larger, multi-building campus designed to revitalize the decommissioned power plant infrastructure.
The Regional Exploration Building of the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST) serves as a specialized cultural hub dedicated to the unique marine history and development of the Badouzi fishing village in Keelung. Located on a site that once housed the power plant's employee dormitory, the building focuses on the interplay between local human settlements and the coastal environment. It features interactive displays detailing the transformation of Keelung's regional fishing industry and traditional seafaring techniques. Visitors can explore exhibits that chronicle the geographical evolution of the Badouzi coastline and the social history of its inhabitants. The museum serves as an essential entry point for understanding the cultural heritage of northeastern Taiwan's maritime communities. It integrates digital media to explain the regional ecology and the historical significance of the local port.
The elevated viewing deck offering a panoramic perspective of the Badouzi harbor and the surrounding coastal cliffs.
Combine your visit with a walk through the neighboring Chaojing Park to see the full geographical context of the exhibits.
Check the NMMST official schedule before arriving, as the museum complex often hosts rotating regional cultural events.
Allocate enough time to read the localized historical placards, which provide deep context often missed by casual observers.
Do not treat this as a general aquarium; it is a cultural history museum focusing on regional human geography rather than living marine exhibits.
Closed on Mondays, except when a national holiday falls on a Monday.
