“Legends of War – Underwater Cultural Assets” Special Exhibition

Special Exhibition: “Legends of Fire and War – Underwater Cultural Heritage”
Theme | Legends of Fire and War – Underwater Cultural Heritage
Exhibition Period | July 10 – December 7
Venue | Exhibition Hall 5, B1F, North Complex, National Science and Technology Museum

This special exhibition explores the historical narrative of underwater archaeological discoveries and presents the connections between the ocean and maritime battle relics. The focus lies on underwater cultural heritage in Taiwan and surrounding Asian waters, featuring topics such as naval warfare from the Ming and Qing dynasties to modern conflicts (including WWII warships and submarine remains), shipwrecks and ancient trade routes, the development of underwater archaeological techniques, digital restoration, and immersive VR experiences.

Transportation Information

● By Car

From the north via National Freeway: Exit at Jiuru Interchange, turn right onto Jiuru Road and continue to the museum.
From Kenting, Hengchun, or Linyuan: Take Zhongshan Road and merge onto the freeway, exit at Zhongzheng Interchange, turn left onto Zhongzheng Road, then right onto Dashun Road, and finally left at Juemin Road to reach the museum. Alternatively, take Minquan Road from Zhongshan Road, turn right onto Minsheng Road, then left onto Minzu Road, and right onto Jiuru Road to the museum.
From Pingtung: Take Fengping Road to Jianguo Road in Fengshan District, then connect to Jiuru Road in Kaohsiung City and continue to the museum.

● By Public Transportation

TRA (Taiwan Railways): Disembark at Science and Technology Museum Station; it’s about a 10-minute walk to the museum.
THSR (Taiwan High-Speed Rail):
1. Transfer at Zuoying Station to the TRA and ride to Science and Technology Museum Station, then walk about 10 minutes.
2. Alternatively, take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Kaohsiung Main Station (R11), then transfer to Bus No. 60 (Juemin Main Line) and get off at the museum stop.
Light Rail: Get off at C30 Science and Technology Museum Station, then walk approximately 12 minutes to the museum.