Cijin Shell Museum, Kaohsiung

Name: Cijin Shell Museum
Address: Qijin 3rd Road, 887號, Kaohsiung, 805, Taiwan
Telephone: +886 7 571 8920

#42 among attractions in Kaohsiung

Museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Cijin Shell Museum is a museum in Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. ()

Local name: 旗津貝殼博物館 Coordinates: 22°36'5"N, 120°16'26"E

Address

Qijin 3rd Road, 887號Kaohsiung 805 Taiwan

Contact

+886 7 571 8920

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Kaohsiung

Day trips

Cijin Shell Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Former British Consulate at Takao, Cihou Fort, Kaohsiung Lighthouse, Chi Jin Mazu Temple.

1.3 miN
Amusement, Amusement park
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1 miNW
Historic fort with harbor and city views
Cihou Fort, Kaohsiung
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1.1 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Kaohsiung Lighthouse, Kaohsiung
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0.9 miNW
Temple
Chi Jin Mazu Temple, Kaohsiung
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1.1 miSE
Park
Cijin Wind Turbine Park, Kaohsiung
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0.7 miSE
Memorial
Cijin Memorial Park for Women Laborers, Kaohsiung
17 min walk • The Memorial Park for Women Laborers originally named the Twenty-five Ladies' Tomb, is located in Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
1.2 miN
Museum
Kaohsiung Harbor Museum, Kaohsiung
31 min walk • The Kaohsiung Harbor Museum is a museum in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan dedicated to the preservation of artifacts on the development of Port of Kaohsiung.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Children's museum
YM Museum of Marine Exploration Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung
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Concert hall, Postmodern architecture
Kaohsiung Music Center, Kaohsiung
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0.9 miN
Harbor, Piers and boardwalks
Port of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung
23 min walk • The Port of Kaohsiung is the largest harbor in Taiwan, handling approximately 10.26 million twenty-foot equivalent units worth of cargo in 2015.
1.2 miN
Historical place
North Gate of Xiong Town, Kaohsiung
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cijin Shell Museum open?

Cijin Shell Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cijin Shell Museum?

Nearby attractions include NKUST Cijin Campus, Kaohsiung (13 min walk), Qi jin hai shui yu chang, Kaohsiung (16 min walk), Cijin Memorial Park for Women Laborers, Kaohsiung (17 min walk), Port of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung (23 min walk).

How to get to Cijin Shell Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cijin Shell Museum:

Bus

Qijin Coast Park • Lines: 紅9, 紅9C (3 min walk)
Qijin Seashell Museum • Lines: 紅9D (3 min walk)

Light rail

Dayi Pier-2 • Lines: 高雄環狀輕軌 (逆行), 高雄環狀輕軌 (順行) (35 min walk)