Insect Science Museum

The Insect Science Museum (Chinese: 昆蟲科學博物館; pinyin: Kūnchóng Kēxué Bówùguǎn) is a museum of insects in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.[1] The museum is located at Cheng Kung Senior High School and it is one of the largest insect science museums in Asia.[2]

Insect Science Museum
昆蟲科學博物館
Established1971
LocationZhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°02′34″N 121°31′25″E
TypeMuseum

History

The museum was constructed in 1968 and was opened to the public on 1971.[2]

Activities

The museum provides the following activities:

  • Giving instructions and assistance to teachers in their teaching of insects;
  • Providing all kinds of slides and films about insects;
  • Sponsoring competition, lectures and collections related to insects.

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance south from Shandao Temple Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

References
  1. "Insect Science Museum of the Taipei Chenggong High School". TaipeiTravel.net. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  2. "Taipei Insect Science Museum". ChinaCulture.org. Archived from the original on 9 December 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2014.


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