About National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum gives a glimpse of a unique combination of Taiwanese art and culture. This Museum shows its richness with regards to how the culture and traditions flourished in Taipei. There is also one separate art museum. The museum houses around 7000 exclusive art pieces and artifacts of the ancient Chinese culture, well preserved. This collection brings 8000 years of Chinese history to life for its visitors. The museum elaborates ton he historical importance of Taipei and is definitely a great learning experience and a source of education for all. Surrounded by an array of manicured gardens, the place is sure a top-notcher for travelers.

 

Must See

  • The art museum functions as a national museum with an extensive collection of artifacts (about seven hundred thousand separate pieces).
  • It is the largest itinerary in the country and also in the world.
  • It documents over eight thousand years of Chinese history.
  • The artifacts span from calligraphy to paintings.

How to reach

Take the bus from Yanping Zhengzhou Rd. Intersection to Shilling. If taking the metro, choose the Tamsui-Xinyi Line towards Beitou Station from Taipei Main Station.

By bus, taxi and uber the cost will be 30 TWD, 70 TWD and 90 TWD respectively.

By car and metro, it is 100 TWD and 50 TWD respectively. 

Tips

  • Visitors must have a guide to understand the historical importance of the National Palace Museum.
  • Bring a map with you or take a taxi or cab from the railway station to the city center and from the city center to the National Museum Palace.
  • You can buy tickets online.
  • Carry water with you.
  • Carry enough cash for shopping.
  • The historical importance of Taipei can be learned here.
  • You can participate in the exhibition conducted here that is aimed at exploring the historical past of both China and Taiwan.

Visit Time

Sunday:         8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Monday:        8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday:       8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m..

Wednesday:  8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday:      8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday:           8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday:       8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait 15 to 30 minutes to buy tickets.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Per person: 160 TWD

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 23.59°C

 

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