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Tuesday - Sunday / 9:00 - 17:00
This gallery showcases the history of ships from ancient times until the 19th century. It includes models of dug-out canoes, primitive sailing vessels, majestic European sailing ships, and early steam-drive ships.
A display of engine-powered ships widely used in the 20th century, including ocean liners, modern cargo ships and warships.
To guide viewers into the world of marine painting, the works are presented according to their subject, such as “Surging Momentum,” “War in the Wind,” “In Praise of Ships” and “Violent Waves on the Raging Sea.”
This section showcases artifacts that connect the relationships between Taiwan, the Taiwanese, and the sea.
Reliable and accurate navigation has always been the golden grail of seafarers, for without it, there is no peace of mind at sea. Over the centuries, navigation technology has evolved from following the stars to the computer-controlled autopilot.