Jiaxian Fossil Museum (Closed temporarily) Introduction
Located in the northeast of Kaohsiung City, Jiasian District is not only famous for producing taro and bamboo shoots but is also characterized by marine sedimentary rocks throughout the area. There are nine major fossil zones in the district, and the nearby Nanzihsiankeng Creek offers a direct experience of fossil collecting, making it a fossil paradise. The unique geological background has led to the establishment of the Jiasian Fossil Museum. The museum mainly exhibits the ecological remains of fish and shellfish from Taiwan's inland sea and is divided into four display areas: the Jiasian Gongrong snail fossil museum, local fossils from Jiasian, fossils from various regions in Taiwan classified by geological age, and world fossils. With a collection of over 6,000 specimens, it has become a landmark local professional museum with significant academic and tourism value. For those who love to appreciate and study fossil remains, the Jiasian Fossil Museum is an unmissable destination.
