National Palace Museum
National Palace Museum
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8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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This extraordinary collection of historic art treasures, fascinating for its depth and breadth, has miraculously escaped destruction over hundreds of years. Some pieces date back to the tenth century.
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dennis s
Denver, CO48 contributions
Jan. 2023
Great historical artifacts from China. Some very old 3,000 BCE relics and wonderful jade pieces. However, I was not that interested in the calligraphy or porcelain artifacts. We took the metro (red line) and then a bus to get to the museum. The bus stop is right outside the metro station with various museum buses coming every 10 minutes or so.
Written January 4, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,100 contributions
Apr. 2022
The National Palace Museum is one the world's great museums. It is refered to as the "Gu Gong," it is 8 km (5 miles) north-west of Taipei, in a mountainous region in the Shihlin district. The museum displays China's 5,000 years of history. Among the best-known exhibits are the jadeite cabbage, the green jade fish is a flower-shaped container and the meat-shaped stone. The prehistoric marble tiger-headed figures are fascinating. There are many historic artworks, which will intrigue visitors. There is much to see in this marvvellous museum, don't rush your visit.
Written June 25, 2022
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BMeltz
Niskayuna, NY39 contributions
Oct. 2020
I'm sure I'm not the first to say, "We needed more time to explore!"
Breathtaking art displays will keep everyone fascinated while learning about Taiwanese history.
Breathtaking art displays will keep everyone fascinated while learning about Taiwanese history.
Written June 18, 2021
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Google Rinpoche
Jiaoxi, Yilan226 contributions
Feb. 2021
As a Ph.D. Buddhist Student in Fo Guang University, my friends from Kyrgyzstan and Taiwan got into the National Palace Museum for free.
As a Tibetan Buddhist scholar, it was amazing to see the current show there on Tibetan Buddhism's interaction with the Qing Dynastic courts. There was a detailed introduction to the Tibetan Buddhism as a whole, a definition of what is a 活佛 (Living Buddha in Mandarin, or sprul sku, a reincarnated lama), and how the 5th Dalai Lama came to power with the invitation to China.
Dalai Lama rose to power under Mongolian and Qing powers, and he and the Gelugpa has dominated the Tibetan Buddhism scene since. Even though Dalai Lama is currently a refuge in India, he has won the respect and acclimation from the rest of the world.
Are Tibetans oppressed? They don't think so. Surprisingly, Dalai Lama actually enjoyed his time with Mao, and he said he enjoyed his assertiveness, even though he despised Buddhism from the bottom of his heart.
There is hope though, because Xi is open to talks, as long as Dalai Lama holds a low profile.
Hope there is a communication between China and Tibetans.
本是同根生，相煎何太急？
Namo Amidabha
As a Tibetan Buddhist scholar, it was amazing to see the current show there on Tibetan Buddhism's interaction with the Qing Dynastic courts. There was a detailed introduction to the Tibetan Buddhism as a whole, a definition of what is a 活佛 (Living Buddha in Mandarin, or sprul sku, a reincarnated lama), and how the 5th Dalai Lama came to power with the invitation to China.
Dalai Lama rose to power under Mongolian and Qing powers, and he and the Gelugpa has dominated the Tibetan Buddhism scene since. Even though Dalai Lama is currently a refuge in India, he has won the respect and acclimation from the rest of the world.
Are Tibetans oppressed? They don't think so. Surprisingly, Dalai Lama actually enjoyed his time with Mao, and he said he enjoyed his assertiveness, even though he despised Buddhism from the bottom of his heart.
There is hope though, because Xi is open to talks, as long as Dalai Lama holds a low profile.
Hope there is a communication between China and Tibetans.
本是同根生，相煎何太急？
Namo Amidabha
Written February 5, 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,100 contributions
Oct. 2020
China has a very long history, many artefacts displayed here were ancient long before Christ was born -- the oracle bones, for example. Many artefacts are quite beautiful, some require a knowledge of Chinese civilisation, such as calligraphy. Allow yourself enough time, it's a big museum. By the way, if these artefacts had remained in mainland China, many would have been destroyed by the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution.
Written December 6, 2020
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,731 contributions
Nov. 2019
We had to take a bus here as there was no MRT station nearby. It was fairly easy to take the bus as a few buses ply this route from various MRT stations. Quite a bit of a walk from the main entrance to the Palace museum. Had a nice walk around and caught a bus back before sunset.
Written October 23, 2020
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Felicity W
76 contributions
Sep. 2019
We enjoyed very very much to be here & visited this magnificent museum.
Highly recommended - It’s worthy to pay a visit !
Highly recommended - It’s worthy to pay a visit !
Written August 7, 2020
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KB C
Illinois744 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Couples
Full disclosure: I am not a museum person. But after visiting the southern branch of the museum in Chiayi we decided to come to Taipei to see the main branch. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed some of the displays so much, like snuff bottles and curio boxes. And the famous jade bok choy cabbage (I didn’t even have to stand in line). Worth the visit!
Written August 2, 2020
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Katy Santos
Philippines516 contributions
Aug. 2019
Just took photos around the museum but didn't go inside the museum, the landmark looks amazing and safe to walk around
Written July 16, 2020
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Wesley Xu
9 contributions
Jan. 2020
Plenty of ancient artifacts to explore and one day definitely wasn’t enough to finish exploring the whole place. Neatly segregated across different dynasties, observing the drawings and artifacts up close certainly allow us to experience the sense of historical significance.
Written April 15, 2020
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christophemelinand
Paris, France11 contributions
bonjour quels sont les metros ou bus à proximité du musée?
christophemelinand
Paris, France11 contributions
bonjour les photos à l'intérieur du musée sont elles autorisées? merci
Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,100 contributions
Photography is not allowed inside the museum
NZSITM
San Francisco, CA363 contributions
Does the museum offer annual memberships to individuals? I want to visit the museum on different days and I hope to not pay the full price everytime. In the US, Italy, or other places, museums offer annual membership for unlimited visits. Some memberships even allow a friend to come along with the member, like at the San Francisco Museums of Fine Arts. I have read the museum's website but could not find the answer. Thank you for your time.
Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,100 contributions
I have been to the San Francisco Museums of Fine Art. The National Palace Museum offers multiple entry options, and it is certainly is worth more than one visit, particularly if you are interested in Asian art and history. I do not know if it offers annual memberships, but the staff are very helpful. You can ast them. I woulld ecommend that you take a guided tour, the guides have excellent English and are very knowledgeable.
Bobbie G
New Hampshire Lakes Region, NH285 contributions
Hi,
We want to take a guided tour in English of the NPM, but I have seen descriptions of the tour being between 45 minutes and 3 hours. How much is the guided tour and does it include museum entrance fees? Do you think it would be best to just rent an audio guide and plan our route ahead of time for the museum? What were the highlights for you? It will be crowded, as we will be there on a Sunday. Thank you.
Bobbie
Suraj
Chennai, India91 contributions
Hi,
The audio guide is good enough. Most of the display items are uniquely numbered. As you reach the spot in front of the display, just enter the number in your audio guide- and you will have a wonderful description in a lucid clear voice
The National palace museum Taipei is huge & well organised. You need to spend at least 4-5 hours to do some justice
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Do you open on Dec. 25 & 26 ? that's Chinese new year. if you do how about schedule?
Hi do I still need to pay for the entrance even though I wont get inside the museum. Im actually not really into museum I'll actually just go their for the pictorial(outside the museum which is the palace)😊😊
Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia12,100 contributions
Unless you enter the museum you don't have to pay, the exterior is qquite photogenic.
Hi. How to get to National Palace Museum from Chiang Kai Shek Shilin Residence? Thanks
Ruth B
Lyndhurst, UK113 contributions
Take the red MRT to Shilin then catch the bus from Zhongzheng Road number 304, 255, red 30 minibus 18 or 19, culture bus 101. Very easy!
Ramblin_Rose_2010
San Francisco, CA16 contributions
I will be staying in Taoyuan (Tao Garden Hotel). is there public transportation to get from Taoyuan to the Museum? If not, how much will it be to take a taxi?
Bryan H
Portland, OR1,771 contributions
From Google Maps, it look like your hotel is near a MRT station, no? Take it towards downtoan Taipei, and then switch to the red line, going to the Shilin station on that line. Once out of the station, walk directly out past all the food shops to the main road. Turn right. There within 25 meters will be the bus stop. There are several buses that will take you to the museum. (About a ten minute ride, depending on traffic.) The subway will be something like 30 Taiwanese dollars, and the bus 15 -- one way. Coming back is more challenging because the bus stop at the bottom of the museum has very little English on the bus signs. (I am assuming you don't read Chinese.) Look for the bus that will take you back to the Shilin MRT station. We caught a bus in rush hour ... and the bus poked along so slowly, we could have walked there faster.
Which site to so to for signing up the free tour
SGCouple
Da'an, Taipei138 contributions
On NPM website itself. Sign up at least two days before.
NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM (Shilin) - 2023 What to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about National Palace Museum
- National Palace Museum is open:
- Sun - Thu 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Fri - Sat 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- We recommend booking National Palace Museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 24 National Palace Museum tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience National Palace Museum:
- Taipei City Tour with National Palace Museum Ticket (From C$177.86)
- Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour (From C$133.73)
- Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions (From C$147.11)
- Ultimate Taipei Sightseeing Tour (From C$187.23)
- Small-group Vintage Taipei Day Tour Including National Palace Museum (From C$120.36)
- Hotels near National Palace Museum:
- (0.62 km) Yusense Hotel
- (2.53 km) Dandy Hotel - Tianmu Branch
- (2.42 km) Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei
- (4.70 km) Cityinn Hotel Plus - Fuxing N. Rd., Branch
- (6.48 km) CityInn Hotel - Taipei Station Branch III
- Restaurants near National Palace Museum:
- (0.09 km) Silks Palace
- (0.21 km) Xianjufu Café
- (0.23 km) San Xi Tang
- (0.27 km) Tammy Cafe
- (0.28 km) Chin-Chin Garden Restaurant
- Attractions near National Palace Museum:
- (0.25 km) Aboriginal Cultural Park
- (0.32 km) Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines
- (2.35 km) Ivy's Kitchen Cooking Class
- (0.61 km) Chang Dai-Ch'ien Residence
- (0.68 km) Studio 94