National Museum of Natural Science

The last unit is the culmination of dedication by Taiwanese jade carving artists, whose artworks upgrade the value of Taiwan nephrite.

"Jade without grinding is of no use." Learn about the craftsmanship and aesthetics of jade crafts and a brief history of Taiwan's jade mining.

Based on artifacts unearthed in Neolithic archaeological sites, scholars infer how people made them in prehistoric times.

Find out where Taiwan nephrite is found, how it is formed. Get a better understanding about its types and characteristics.

Tell true jade from pseudo one and learn about different jade cultures.

Explore the uses and values of jade in Chinese culture.