National Palace Museum, Shilin: Hours, Address, National Palace Museum Reviews: 4/5
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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JLlovetravel
Phoenix, AZ195 contributions
Feb 2020
As a museum, it was kind of average, but for some reasons, I really enjoyed it. If you try to check out everything, it will take you quite a few hours. Don't forget to check out the gift shops. Some items are on sale and they are very reasonable (for a museum store).
Written February 25, 2020
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jbushman2017
Nipomo, CA458 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
There is no question the rarity and value of the objects on display in this museum are priceless. But I actually expected to see many more objects than were on display. The museum had one exhibit building open and that building essentially houses a Jade, pottery, calligraphy, bronze and ancient texts displays all with English captions (thank you). I arrived with my wife and we did an English tour at 10am that lasted until about 11:30. During that time we saw the bulk of everything on display. Now I agree I am not a huge fan of the decorative or utilitarian arts, but I have been in several museums around the world that offered much more than what I found here. I expected more and was disappointed by what I saw.
If you come please note the museum is out of the city center but several city buses come right to this museum and for a 15 TWD cost (50 cents US), its a great way to get here. The ride through the city to get here was nice. There are two places to eat if you come, the museum has a cafe indoors that sells sandwiches and pasta, but the locals go to the Chinese food restaurant also connected to the museum but just outside the entrance door. Entrance cost to museum was 350 TWD or 10 dollars US.
If you come please note the museum is out of the city center but several city buses come right to this museum and for a 15 TWD cost (50 cents US), its a great way to get here. The ride through the city to get here was nice. There are two places to eat if you come, the museum has a cafe indoors that sells sandwiches and pasta, but the locals go to the Chinese food restaurant also connected to the museum but just outside the entrance door. Entrance cost to museum was 350 TWD or 10 dollars US.
Written January 10, 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia10,736 contributions
Jan 2020
This Museum is fascinating, especially if you take time to look closely at the paintings and ceramics.Some things, such as calligraphy, will be of most interest to visitors with an in-depth knowledge of Chinese culture. The Museum's collection begins in the Neolithic (new stone age) period. The National Palace Museum remains the best repository of Chinese art and artifacts in the world. You need around three hours to see it properly. The museum has a cafe and gift shop, which has many interesting items. Visitors can take a bus to the museum. The docents are very helpful, sign up for a guided tour if you can, it will help your understanding of what the museum has to offer. I have visited the National Palace Museum many times, but I always find something intriguing about Chinese culture. and civilisation
Written February 29, 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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ECWorld
Hong Kong, China2,649 contributions
Jan 2020
This is one of the premier museums on Chinese artworks in the world, its core holdings being the incomparable treasures from the Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty. The museum itself is relatively small, which means like most museums there always be some wonderful special exhibitions. I always visit this museum whenever I am in Taipei - primarily for these special exhibitions. Before relations between Taiwan and China cooled, the museum was packed with Chinese visitors from the mainland but not so much any more, which actually made my visit much more pleasant. There are now some sections with multimedia presentations, but by and large the displays are pretty standard. Scholarly and informative, yes; imaginative and stimulating, not so much. But still worth a visit particularly if you are into Chinese art and culture.
Written January 25, 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia10,736 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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Jhenalyn N
Luzon, Philippines35 contributions
Jan 2020
Nothing much to see if you will purchase tickets to get inside. Very clean place. Only 1 cafe within the museum hence you would really need to line if you want to eat here. Theres is a restaurant few walks within the area that is also a bit crowded.
Very good for pictures only and see artifacts.
Very good for pictures only and see artifacts.
Written January 4, 2020
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Lourdes L
Woodbury, MN35 contributions
Oct 2019
Wow factor when you get tho the place for the first time because not only the beauty of the buildings but also because of the surroundings so majestic. The mountains make the perfect ornament for the museum. Inside the museum you will learn about the Taiwan culture .
Written February 28, 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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vc50824
Sentosa Island, Singapore38 contributions
Jan 2020
Didn’t took a lot of pictures inside the museum. Only can see its beauty through eyes. Nowadays no Chinese big group, so you may enjoy your time here. If you have time, grab a bubble tea in the first floor. It’s Super good!
Written January 11, 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, Australia10,736 contributions
Photography is not allowed inside the museum
NZSITM
San Francisco, CA362 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, Australia10,736 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, NH279 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, India90 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, Australia10,736 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, OR1,763 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about National Palace Museum
- National Palace Museum is open:
- Sun - Thu 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Fri - Sat 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- 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 23 National Palace Museum tours on Tripadvisor
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