Tamkang University Maritime Museum

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The Maritime Museum is located within the beautiful and spacious campus of Tamkang University. It is a ship-shaped building about five stories high, which was originally the School of Navigation at Tamkang University. In 1990, it was renovated and transformed into the current Maritime Museum, opening to the public and giving visitors the opportunity to explore and appreciate it. It is the first maritime museum established in the country. The museum showcases models of sixty vessels from the 15th to 17th centuries, such as the Saint Mary, the treasure ships of Zheng He, the Titanic, and the USS Nimitz. It also features a simulated engine room and bridge, as well as a globe measuring 3,200 square inches that displays 20,000 place names, providing rich maritime information.

Address：No. 151, Yingzhuan Rd, Tamsui District, New Taipei City 251

Tamkang University Maritime Museum Introduction

Tamkang University Maritime Museum is located on the Tamkang University campus, featuring a ship-shaped building of 2,134 square meters and five stories. The museum displays various ship models from ancient to modern times, including nearly sixty models from the Age of Exploration in the 15th to 17th centuries to future superconducting electromagnetic propulsion vessels. All ship models in the museum are handmade and scaled down according to the original ship designs. Originally established as the Merchant Ship Museum of Tamkang University, it was transformed into the current Maritime Museum in 1990 and opened to the public for free visits, making it the first maritime museum in Taiwan. The exhibited ship models include the Santa Maria, the treasure ship of Zheng He, the Titanic, and the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, as well as a simulated engine room and bridge. Additionally, there is a globe with a surface area of 3,200 square inches featuring 20,000 place names, providing rich maritime information.

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Tamkang University Maritime Museum Travel Information

Address：No. 151, Yingzhuan Rd, Tamsui District, New Taipei City 251

Transportation Methods：【Public Transport】1. Take the Taipei Metro Tamsui Line and get off at Tamsui Station. After exiting the station, turn right to the bus stop and transfer to the bus heading to "Tamsui University" (such as Tamsui Bus Shuttle), and get off at the final stop to reach Tamkang University. 【Driving】1. Drive from Taipei via Provincial Highway 2 Yi to Guandu, then take Provincial Highway 2 to Tamsui. After reaching the traffic lights at "Denggong Li Station" on Zhongzheng East Road in Tamsui, turn right and continue straight on Xuefu Road to reach Tamkang University.

Other Nearby Attractions： Nanshan Temple 、 Tamsui Old Street 、 Tamsui Longshan Temple 、 YouRiver Book 、 Tamsui Golden Waterfront 、 Tamsui Cultural Park - Shell Warehouse 、 Heart Wave Simple Bookstore 、 Tamsui Red Mansion 、 Tamsui Fu Yuan Temple 、 Mackay Cemetery

Nearby Cuisine： Aunt Nine's Traditional Tofu Pudding 、 Different Roast Meat Shop 、 Persimmon Wonderland 、 Alice's Bistro 、 Zhen Chuan Beef Noodle Shop 、 De Ji Potstickers 、 AP Bito Art Activity Center 、 A-Er Pork Rib Noodle 、 Yikātáng 、 Yipin Garden