Discovery Center of Taipei
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Abovetheclouds
2,442 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I really enjoyed this. Suggest doing it on your first or second day as you learn a lot about the history of Taiwan and things you may see on your trip. Really well laid out and easy to navigate with information in English as well. There are a few floors but it isn't huge or overloaded. Excellent for families, very fun and interactive too. Free entrance.
Written October 31, 2023
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dyhx
Singapore3,494 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Discovery Centre of Taipei, at Taipei City Hall.
Free to visit and it's pretty enlightening. The centre spreads over 3 levels and I suggest starting from Level 4 and work your way down. Level 4 is a display of Taiwan's history and culture. You will find the Discovery Theatre here where they play different themed videos on different days at every hour. I was there just in time to catch the last show at 4pm. The video took about 20 mins, leaving me just 40 mins to cover the rest of the centre before they close.
Level 3 was a display of what Taipei has to offer, the nature (the flora and fauna) , the city, the music. Level 2 is a special exhibition area where the theme changes regularly. When I was there, it was about the Taipei Police Department. For its educational value, this should be made a permanent display.
I like that they've incorporated interactive bits throughout the exhibition that makes it more interesting. Which also makes it more enjoyable for young children than adults like myself. 1 hr was sufficient for me but I imagine families with children will spend more time here.
Free to visit and it's pretty enlightening. The centre spreads over 3 levels and I suggest starting from Level 4 and work your way down. Level 4 is a display of Taiwan's history and culture. You will find the Discovery Theatre here where they play different themed videos on different days at every hour. I was there just in time to catch the last show at 4pm. The video took about 20 mins, leaving me just 40 mins to cover the rest of the centre before they close.
Level 3 was a display of what Taipei has to offer, the nature (the flora and fauna) , the city, the music. Level 2 is a special exhibition area where the theme changes regularly. When I was there, it was about the Taipei Police Department. For its educational value, this should be made a permanent display.
I like that they've incorporated interactive bits throughout the exhibition that makes it more interesting. Which also makes it more enjoyable for young children than adults like myself. 1 hr was sufficient for me but I imagine families with children will spend more time here.
Written June 18, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
May 2021
Discovery Centre of Taipei is a record of Taipei's history. It has lots of interesting items on display, revealing the history of Taiwan's premier city. There are also some interesting videos. The display will interest anyone who has an interest in the history of Taiwan, it's free.
Written June 15, 2021
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ECWorld
Hong Kong, China2,719 contributions
Jan 2020
This free museum offers a pretty good introduction to the city, covering its history and geography as well as exhibits highlight the history and sights of the different parts of the city. There are some special exhibits as well. Not crowded at all the morning we went there. A number of interactive displays - which although rather simple or perhaps even crude, are still of some interest particular to children. Since it is rather close to some of the main sights in the Xinyi area, it is worth a quick look if you have an hour or two.
Written January 24, 2020
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Sandy W
Vancouver, Canada1,383 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We really enjoyed the visit here. There are numerous, large fossils of dinosaurs. We saw a group of school children receiving instruction with a teacher and a computer monitor. You can wander around in this cool space. Great place for photos. The second major item is the two story bank fault that others have mentioned. Great gift shop.
Written November 24, 2019
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Andy P
Weymouth, England, United Kingdom56 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
A little drizzle meant views from 101 might not be clear so we went here with our Taiwanese friends. We could hire a audio guide for free leaving our passport as a deposit (totally safe). We were encouraged to go to the theatre as a show was soon to start and once there they checked to see if we needed English sub titles. Do not miss it as it creates a context for the rest of the centre. It is all free.
Written March 25, 2019
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Taipei has an engaging history, as the Discovery Centre illustrates It's a record of the history of Taipei since prehistoric days. Just now, there is a multilevel display of baseball in Taiwan. The people of Taiwan love baseball. Apart from the many trophies that Taiwan has won at junior level since the 1970s, Taiwan won an Olympic bronze in 1984 and an Olympic silver in 1992. The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) has had its ups and downs, but Taiwan's fans turn out to support their favourite players. Taiwan ball players have starred in US Major League Baseball (MLB) and also in the competitive Japanese league. The Discovery Centre is located in the Taipei City Government building, near the MRT station. Entry is gratis; you can easily spend an hour or two here. Anyone who likes baseball will find much to interest them.
Written January 9, 2019
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BackPacker745629
42 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Lots of things to do around the centre of Taipei, the National Palace is nearby, as well as a creative park, a unique temple, just walking around is fantastic. There is also a huge underground shopping centre at the Taipei Main Station.
Written January 2, 2019
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MarkWaters1974
Cambridge, New Zealand2,891 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Well worth the visit. Well laid out museum with loads of interactive displays. Great for young and old. Nice way to learn Taipei’s history.
Really well put together movie in a rotating movie room.
Good air con and bathrooms. Nice place to spend a few hours.
Really well put together movie in a rotating movie room.
Good air con and bathrooms. Nice place to spend a few hours.
Written August 8, 2018
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monandben08
Adelaide, Australia279 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
Fantastic, informative and interactive display for all ages!! Free entry which is wonderful! The revolving story was really lovely, (but I would have loved English sub -titles..) Fantastic and informative staff. Definately worth a look for as little or as much as you like! Well done on a proud and impressive display Taipei!
Written June 15, 2018
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