The Chimei Museum’s collection primarily focuses on Western art, musical instruments, weaponry, animal specimens, and fossils, with approximately four thousand exhibited pieces, about one-third of the total collection
The founder, Mr
Hsu Wen-Lung, stated: ‘Fine cultural relics should not only be appreciated by oneself but also shared with more people for their enjoyment; collecting cultural relics should not just reflect one’s personal taste, but more importantly, styles that are universally appealing
‘ The Chimei Museum’s permanent exhibition halls include: [Art Hall] Paintings from the 13th to the 20th century, building a conceptual framework of the development of Western art for the public
[Animal Hall] Collections of animal specimens and fossils from the five continents, structuring the evolutionary process of life and natural ecosystems
[Musical Instruments Hall] Featuring ‘World Ethnic Musical Instruments’, ‘Into the Orchestra’, and ‘Mechanical Musicians’, showcasing the diverse development of musical instruments with cultural customs and technological evolution
‘Violin Exhibition Area’, systematically collected based on the heritage and geographical distribution of global luthiers, displaying selected masterpieces
[Sculpture Boulevard] Sculptures from the ancient Greek and Roman eras to the 20th century, following the historical trajectory to create a viewing thread
[Armament Hall] Displays ancient weapons from around the world, presenting the evolution of craftsmanship and technology through different types of weaponry
Opening hours are Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday from 09:30 to 17:30; closed all day on Wednesdays, and closed on Wednesdays and New Year’s Eve
Accessibility services include accessible restrooms, accessible parking, accessible entrances, accessible elevators, and accessible restrooms
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