National Museum of Prehistory

This was well worth the visit. Very interactive with a lot of child friendly areas. The museum covered prehistoric times, natural history, and Austronesian history and the modern history of Taiwan's indigenous peoples.people's. This was very well done with a lot of content in English as well.

I really enjoyed the collection here, and learned a lot about the history of human settlement in Taiwan, from 30,000 years ago when the first inhabitants migrated over, to the indigenous cultures that still remain to this day. Many displays seemed curated for kids, but there are also rare artifacts like jade, prehistoric stone & bone implements, and pottery. The upper floor also contained an assortment of items from various Austronesian peoples, tracing the common thread between Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Polynesia

Well worth a visit! I quite enjoy anthroplogy but we had children with us. I like how it wasn't too big that it would take up your whole day and the museum had many child inclusive programming. The kids love the interactive exhibits and the Aboriginal programming was really well done.

The content is really good! I suggest following a guide in the museum so they tell you more stories behind the scenes. The structure and designing of the building is to honor the archaeological discoveries. There are places for children to play and craft room to make souvenirs. Buses and trains are limited, so plan ahead if you are taking public transportation.

Incredible museum with lots to see. The information is very beautifully and creatively presented through various different displays, large 1:1 scale recreations of prehistoric life, and interactive games for children. There’s also a cafe and a shop selling clothing etc designed using aboriginal Austronesian patterns and colours. Highly recommend anyone who visits Taitung and is interested in history to spend a day or half a day here! By the way all of the displays and info signs etc have good quality English translations.

Fascinating exhibits on Taiwanese and Austronesian prehistory. Definitely worth a visit. Not very convenient to visit if you don't have a personal vehicle though.

It's a little out of the way but I enjoyed our time here. It's a huge property for kids to run around and to explore. I love the silly drawings all over the museum. The exhibits are nicely displayed. It wasn't crowded at all, but we came on a weekday. There is a kid's area with some toys.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Museum. The exhibits were well displayed with clear explanations translated into English and striking visuals. We learned a lot about the pre-history of Taiwan. We noticed that both adults and children were caught up in the informative and attractive presentations. The staff were most welcoming and helpful.