227 Rare Treasures Make Their Debut – The Natural History Museum Exhibition

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
 
Following the mysterious mummies from the British Museum that came to Taiwan earlier this year, Taiwan has once again partnered with the Natural History Museum, London, to bring 227 rare treasures across the ocean for their first-ever special exhibition in Taiwan, “The Natural History Museum Exhibition.” Each exhibit carries behind it an exciting story of adventure – a must-see heavyweight exhibition this summer.

Founded in 1881, the Natural History Museum in London originates from the natural history collections of the British Museum. It houses the world’s most scientifically significant and comprehensive collection of natural history specimens. From a collection of over 80 million items, 227 rare treasures have been carefully selected for this touring exhibition, with Taipei being the final stop of the Asian leg.

Exhibits coming to Taiwan include the dodo, the first recorded bird to go extinct due to human hunting, rarely seen cat mummies, a cursed amethyst crystal, the saber-toothed tiger from the animated film *Ice Age*, and the flightless giant moa bird. Each item tells a story of curiosity and exploration, revealing past issues our planet has faced and the ecological challenges humanity must confront in the future.