One man's meat is another's poison. Museums, with the very same exhibitions, could excite or bore. In any case, National Palace Museum should be the place to visit because even the most uninterested visitor will be blown away by the beauty of their collection. Photography is disallowed in most parts of the museum. If museum-hopping is the thing for you, read on! Before you launch headlong into the exciting planning of activities, remember to equip yourself with the 9 things you need to know when touching down in Taipei.
Transport
From Shilin station: R30, 255, 304, 815, Minibus 18, Minibus 19. From Dazhi station: B13. From Jiannan Road station: B20.
Operating hours
8.30am - 6.30pm
Transport fee
NT16
Entrance fee
NT160 (NT100 for groups of 10 or more)
Entrance fee for cosmic adventure
NT70
Best timing to visit?
2 - 4pm.
NT16
Entrance fee
NT160 (NT100 for groups of 10 or more)
Highlights
2 exhibition halls, Zhishan Gardens (7am - 7pm), Sanxitang Teahouse
2 exhibition halls, Zhishan Gardens (7am - 7pm), Sanxitang Teahouse
Best timing to visit?
9 - 1pm.
This museum is huge and often full of tourists. Allow at least two hours (excluding transport) to have a meaningful time here! The displays are spectacular and culturally rich, wow yourself with the extensive collection of treasures from Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The extreme detail on the displays is particularly impressive. Very recommended to go!
9 - 1pm.
This museum is huge and often full of tourists. Allow at least two hours (excluding transport) to have a meaningful time here! The displays are spectacular and culturally rich, wow yourself with the extensive collection of treasures from Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The extreme detail on the displays is particularly impressive. Very recommended to go!
Transport
From Shilin/Jiantan station: R12, R30
From Shilin/Jiantan station: R12, R30
Operating hours
9am - 5pm (Closed on Mondays)
9am - 5pm (Closed on Mondays)
Entrance fee for exhibit halls
NT40 (NT20 for students)
NT40 (NT20 for students)
Entrance fee for IMAX & 3D theatres
NT100
NT100
Entrance fee for cosmic adventure
NT70
Highlights
Exhibit halls, IMAX & 3D theatres, cosmic adventure
Exhibit halls, IMAX & 3D theatres, cosmic adventure
Best timing to visit?
2 - 4pm.
There are timings for IMAX & 3D theatre shows, so check it up before going or you might overshoot the time you estimate for this attraction. Cosmic adventure might come off as little childish, but I have to admit it is still great fun! It also provides rest time after walking around the exhibits. Remember to bring student identification card for the student discount!
Transport
Walk from Yuanshan station or take a cab. Bus 21, 42, 203, 208, 218, 220, 247, 260, 277, 279, 287, 310, 612, 677, 2022, 9006, R2.
Operating hours
9.30am - 5.30pm
Closed on Mondays
9.30am - 5.30pm
Closed on Mondays
Entrance fee
NT30 (NT15 for students)
NT30 (NT15 for students)
Best time to visit?2 - 4pm.
Find out if the current displays and exhibitions interest you before going. If not, skip this and go to Taipei Story House just beside it instead.
Find out if the current displays and exhibitions interest you before going. If not, skip this and go to Taipei Story House just beside it instead.
Transport
Walk from Yuanshan station or take a cab. Bus 21, 42, 203, 208, 218, 220, 247, 260, 277, 279, 287, 310, 612, 677, 2022, 9006, R2.
Walk from Yuanshan station or take a cab. Bus 21, 42, 203, 208, 218, 220, 247, 260, 277, 279, 287, 310, 612, 677, 2022, 9006, R2.
Operating hours
10am - 5.30pm
Closed on Mondays
10am - 5.30pm
Closed on Mondays
Entrance fee
NT50 (NT40 for students)
NT50 (NT40 for students)
Highlights
Exhibit areas (2 floors), Garden, Story Tea House.
Exhibit areas (2 floors), Garden, Story Tea House.
Best timing to visit?
2 - 4pm.
Find out if the current themed exhibition interest you before going. If not, skip this and go to Taipei Fine Arts Musuem instead. Give them a ring at 886-2-2587-5565 before going to ensure they are not hosting any other private events (especially for weddings - it is such a scenic place!)
2 - 4pm.
Find out if the current themed exhibition interest you before going. If not, skip this and go to Taipei Fine Arts Musuem instead. Give them a ring at 886-2-2587-5565 before going to ensure they are not hosting any other private events (especially for weddings - it is such a scenic place!)
Other full day itineraries you may be interested in:
- Full Day Itinerary 1: Yehliu, Leefoo Theme Park, Taipei 101
- Full Day Itinerary 2: Jiufen, Houtong, Shifen, Pingxi, Wu Fen Pu, Rao He Night Market
- Full Day Itinerary 3: Sogo, Yong Le Market, Yong Kang Street
- Full Day Itinerary 4: Museums of Taipei
- Full Day Itinerary 5: Eslite, Page One, Ximending
- Full Day Itinerary 6: Taipei Zoo, Maokong Gondola
- Full Day Itinerary 7: Yang Ming Shan National Park, Beitou, Danshui
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