Crusty_Crab Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Although I've been to Taiwan many times, it never occurred to me to visit their natural history museum until my last trip in late 2019. Most travelers will start in the capital city, Taipei, which is home to the National Taiwan Museum. Unfortunately, it was undergoing extensive remodeling so there wasn't much to see in terms of fossils at the main building. Across the street is the Land Bank Exhibition Hall (LBEH). Entrance to the LBEH is included in the price of admission to the National Taiwan Museum (around $1). The suggested walking path through the LBEH is essentially a walk through geologic time, beginning with Cambrian fossils: and some neat models: 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Crusty_Crab Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Then you enter the grand foyer: Don't forget to check the walls: Then it's on to the ramp to the mezzanine! 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Crusty_Crab Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Some Mesozoic exhibits along the ramp: And a nice view back towards the main hall: 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Crusty_Crab Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Unfortunately, none of the Paleozoic or Mesozoic fossils were found in Taiwan. However, there is a wealth of Cenozoic fossils. Particularly from the Pleistocene Penghu offshore deposits. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Crusty_Crab Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Some Penghu finds: 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites
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Crusty_Crab Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Lastly, don't forget to stop at the cafe where you can gaze at the dinos with your desserts: There's also a 2-story gift shop on your way out, they certainly know how to please the children! There's some impressive displays, but this is not Taiwan's largest fossil museum. That would be located near the city of Tainan at the Zuojhen Fossil Park, which will have to be the subject of another post! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Tidgy's Dad Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Very nice indeed, thanks for sharing these photos of a place I'm unlikely ever to visit. Link to post Share on other sites
FossilDAWG Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Thanks for the tour! Don Link to post Share on other sites
RJB Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Some really neat stuff in there. Thanks for all the pictures. RB Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Nice report! Thanks for sharing it. Link to post Share on other sites
FF7_Yuffie Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Nice photos. I live in Taipei and have visited a few times. The Tainan museum is well worth a trip. Link to post Share on other sites
Troodon Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Thanks for sharing Link to post Share on other sites
NMFOSSILS99 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Thank you for sharing. Awesome tour Link to post Share on other sites
Crusty_Crab Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Thanks for the feedback everyone! Link to post Share on other sites
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