National Taiwan Science Education Center – Visitors Guide

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Important Information

Ticket PriceRegular: NT$100
Discount *: NT$70
Free **: Certain groups
HoursDaily: 9 AM–6 PM
AddressNo. 189, Shishang Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, 111
Avg. Time Spent Here1 hr.
Websiteen.ntsec.gov.tw
Chinese Name國立臺灣科學教育館
Part of Taipei Fun Pass?Yes

* Those with student IDs and groups of 20 or more people will get discounts for each ticket.

** The following folks may enter NTSEC for free:

  • Members of ROC museum Association
  • Science teachers who work at Science Education Center
  • Museum membership card or volunteer honor cardholders
  • Those who have handbook for physically & mentally challenged
  • Anyone aged under 6 or over 65

The National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC) is an education center where children and adults can visit to learn about science and technology.

What to Do

Find the following exhibitions at NTSEC:

ExhibitionDescriptionFloor
Scientific GamesUse your body to operate certain scientific devices.5
PhysicsInstallations that show how physics work.5
NTU Modern Physics Lab.Introduces physics.9
SemiconductorIntroduces application & characteristics of semiconductors.3
The Museum BridgeLeads to different parts of museums.9
ChemistryChanges of chemical points through exhibits.5
MathematicsLearn about mathematics.6
Air BicycleRide a bicycle on a steel cable 20 meters above the ground.5
Large CentrifugeLarge rotating disk that up to 10 people can sit inside.5
Technology & Gender-Based InnovationWomens’ inventions.3
HOMING Collection of items from nature.4

The second floor has a shop and dining area. The stores and restaurants here will vary. As they could shut down at any time.

Want to learn more about this place before visiting? Check out the virtual tour their website offers.

How to Get There

Take the Taipei Metro Red Line to Jiantan Station and transfer to bus 30 or 41. Depart at the National Taiwan Science Education Center Stop.