National Palace Museum, Taipei - Explore Chinese Art and History

Explore the treasury of Chinese culture and appreciate the essence of Chinese art and artifacts through the ages. Stroll through Zhi Shan Garden and Zhi De Garden to immerse in the serene and beautiful garden atmosphere. The museum’s exhibits are regularly rotated by theme to satisfy visitors’ curiosity about millennia-old Chinese culture. The National Palace Museum in Taipei houses a vast collection of artifacts, which can be broadly categorized into bronze ware, calligraphy and paintings, ceramics, books and manuscripts, crafts, and court artifacts. Among the famous bronze wares are Mao Gong Ding, San Shi Pan, and Zong Zhou Bell; the three great works of calligraphy and painting include Guo Xi’s ‘Early Spring’, Fan Kuan’s ‘Travelers Among Mountains and Streams’, and Su Shi’s ‘Cold Food Script’; renowned books and manuscripts include the Wen Yuan Pavilion’s ‘Complete Library of the Four Treasuries’ and the Chih Tsao Hall’s ‘Essence of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries’; crafts include star exhibits such as Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-Shaped Stone; there are also tens of thousands of jade pieces, as well as lacquerware, glassware, gold and silver wares, and brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. The museum is located in Shilin District, Taipei, with an exterior resembling traditional Chinese palace architecture. Get up close to the Meat-Shaped Stone, a source of art inspired by life. The Dongpo Pork-Shaped Stone is one of China’s four great wonders and one of the three treasures of the National Palace Museum. Delve into classic calligraphy and painting works to explore the mysteries of calligraphy. Opening hours: Year-round, Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00; Closed on Mondays, except for consecutive holidays, 2024 Monday opening days: June 10 (Dragon Boat Festival), September 16 (the day before Mid-Autumn Festival). Other exhibition hall opening hours: 1. Library: Open Tuesday to Saturday 09:00-17:00, closed on Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays in Taiwan. 2. Zhang Daqian Memorial Hall: Opens at 10:30 am on Saturdays and Sundays, closed on April 2 each year and public holidays in Taiwan. 3. Zhi Shan Garden: Open Tuesday to Sunday 08:00-17:00, closed on Mondays. 4. Zhi De Garden: Free admission all year round. Concessions for minors: Those under 18 years old, free; for people with disabilities: People with physical or mental disabilities and one accompanying person, free. Service facilities: Stroller rental: Refer to the price at the scenic spot; Address: First Exhibition Area, first floor, left luggage office. Wheelchair rental: Refer to the price at the scenic spot; Address: First Exhibition Area, first floor, left luggage office. Nursing room: Address: Nursing rooms are located on both sides of the B1 entrance hall of the First Exhibition Area of the National Palace Museum. Accessible facilities: The museum’s entrance hall has an accessible elevator on the west side of the first floor; an accessible toilet is located next to the elevator on the east side of the first floor. Dining: A restaurant is located on the east side of the first floor of the First Exhibition Area of the National Palace Museum. Must-see tips: Since December 2, 2016, some exhibits in the museum have officially opened for conditional photography and filming; exhibits that do not allow photography will have corresponding signs, please confirm before taking photos.
Considering the needs of visitors who wish to quietly appreciate the cultural relics, the museum extends its opening hours on Friday and Saturday nights, while maintaining a no photography policy. Additionally, group photos are prohibited inside the exhibition halls, and the use of flash, supplementary lighting equipment, tripods, selfie sticks, and other auxiliary devices is not allowed. Please do not obstruct safety pathways or infringe upon others’ viewing rights while taking photos. 2. Apart from renting audio guides for a fee (adults 100 NTD, children 50 NTD, with a passport or a deposit of 3000 NTD), complimentary guided tours are also offered, with four sessions daily (9:30, 10:00, 14:30, 16:00). Each session is limited to 30 people, with 15 spots available for online reservation through the official website. It is recommended to make a reservation at least 15 days in advance. 3. The Zhang Daqian Memorial Hall, located near the Palace Museum, is open from Tuesday to Sunday and requires an appointment to be made on the museum’s official website one week in advance for visits. 4. If you arrive before opening, it is suggested to start your visit from the third floor to the first floor. If you come at noon, begin from the first floor, as the three treasures of the Palace Museum are on the third floor—try to avoid tour groups! 6. The first exhibition hall has an ATM on the underground level, offering a favorable exchange rate, where you can withdraw cash. There are also water dispensers for refilling and a post office for sending postcards; strollers and wheelchairs can be rented on the first floor. 6. Check the official website frequently to make online reservations for as many services as possible and to stay informed about upcoming exhibitions in order to be prepared. 7. Smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited inside the museum, as well as photography. Please keep your voice down and observe the museum etiquette.

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