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Every visit to NMNS is an opportunity to experience the wonders of science and nature firsthand. Our spectacular exhibit galleries and state-of-the-art venues offer remarkable insight into the world around us, from the age of dinosaurs to the era of space exploration. Come and discover what you can see and do here!
- Admission to the NMNS exhibit halls is NOT FREE, excluding 9 - 10 am. on Wednesdays.
Science Center
 Like to know more about modern science such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and electronics? The Science Center illuminates the stunning discoveries of it, and examines such questions as how Taiwan developed its IC business, and how the weather satellite obtains information about the atmospheric conditions. Designed as a rich interpretive environment, this Center is also the site of hands-on, interactive exhibits and extensive educational programming.
- The Science Center is located across from the Life Science Galleries, and next to the IMAX Theater.
Life Science
In the Life Science Hall you will discover amazing facts about life, the planet, our environment and evolution. From the origin of life to the extinction of dinosaurs, from plants taking landing to animals taking flight, the Life Science Hall will astound you.
The galleries of The Journey of Human Life and the Age of Dinosaurs in the Life Science Hall have been just innovated. See the outstanding description of human body and collection of dinosaur fossils.
- The entrance is located across from the IMAX Theater.
- You can also enter from the entrance to the Chinese Science Hall (or Global Environment Hall).
Human Cultures (the old Chinese Science)
Chinese history and people have profoundly influenced global culture and thought, and continued to do so today. Explore thousands of years of Chinese history! Visit the sophisticated exhibit of Chinese people! This hall features hundreds of superb artifacts, as well as full-scale models of Chinese temple, boat, and clock tower. Thematic areas of the exhibit include: Chinese medicine, Chinese technology, Agricultural Ecology (the old Ancient Chinese), and Spiritual life of Chinese people.
- The entrance to the Chinese Science Hall faces Shi-tun Rd., and is the same as to the Global Environment Hall.
- You can also enter this Hall from the entrance to the Life Science Hall.
- Chinese Medicine, Chinese Agriculture, and Chinese Science & Technology galleries are located on the main floor, while Agricultural Ecology (the old Ancient Chinese), Chinese Spiritual Life, and Taiwanese Aborigines galleries on the second floor.
Global Environment
Explore our ever-changing planet in the Global Environment Hall. Discover seven world's ecosystems, and the diversity of Taiwan’s ecology. Marvel at the sheer variety, beauty and color of the minerals, gems and rocks on display. In addition to these elaborate permanent exhibits, the Global Environment Hall also includes 3 theaters and 18 workstations, in which visitors will enhance their understanding about the Earth through films, models, graphs, specimens, replicas or live animals.
- Admission to the Environment Theater and the Bird's Eye View Theater is free.
- Admission to the 3D Theater is NOT FREE. For admission prices, please visit Admission Fees.
- The 18 workstations focus on earth sciences and environmental sciences. Appropriate software complements the theme of the areas: Ecosystem, Conservation, Pollution, Minerals, Fossils, Landforms, Energy, and Marine Ecosystem... etc.
- Advanced reservation is necessary for school groups.
Botanical Garden
 Founded in 1999, the 4.5-hectare living Botanical Garden located across the Shi-tun Rd. from the Museum complex, is a collaborative project by the Department of Botany and the office of exhibits. It is a place to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the wonders of nature. Its commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition, and conservation of native plants of Taiwan with emphasis on the ecology of lowlands. The Botanical garden also features a landmark tropical rainforest conservatory that covers more than 400 plant collections.
Admired as an urban horticultural and botanical resource, our Botanical Garden inspires visitors to discover that plants are essential to life.
Museum Grounds
Take a stroll through time to see the sequence of changes in natural history. Uncover interesting questions and learn about common concepts about science. Experience the changing of the four seasons, and the corresponding mysteries of nature. Here on the Museum's grounds, you can not only find a peaceful retreat from the traffic and bustle in a noisy city, but also learn something more about science.
In addition to enhancing the beauty of the museum's grounds, the Museum displays several large-scale permanently placed scientific works on its grounds to serve as an educational, interactive exhibit for the public. Every piece of these works is elaborately chosen and designed by the Museum staff. Be sure not to miss them!
921 Earthquake Museum
The 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan, the branch of The National Museum of Natural Science devoted to precaution and preparedness against earthquake, was originated from a junior high school. The Guangfu High School located in Wufong, a village in southern Taichung County, lay directly on the fault line and was severely damaged by Chi-chi earthquake (measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale and struck Taiwan on September 21, 1999). These collapsed buildings and violent topographical changes preserved in an outdoor museum setting are attestation to the power of Nature! Come and witness it.
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