Customs Museum

The Customs Museum (Chinese: 海關博物館; pinyin: Hǎiguān Bówùguǎn) is a museum concerning the customs service in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan. The museum is located inside the Customs Building.

Customs Museum
海關博物館
Established1997
LocationDatong, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°03′05″N 121°30′38″E
TypeMuseum
OwnerCustoms Administration
Websitemuseum.customs.gov.tw

History

The discussion to set up the museum was brought up by Customs Administration in 1987. The museum was opened ten years later in 1997. In March 2016, the entrance hall of the museum underwent renovation.[1]

Exhibitions

First floor

  • Customs Clearance Procedures
  • Anti-smuggling Inspection
  • Maritime and Light Towers Administration

Second floor

  • Customs Historical Documents
  • Artifacts and International Customs Administration

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance northwest from Taipei Main Station.

See also

References

  1. "Origin". Customs Museum. Retrieved 27 December 2017.


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