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    National Museum of History

    217 Reviews
    #13 of 97 things to do in Zhongzheng District
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    No.49 Nanhai Road, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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    “Good collection of artifacts.”

    The museum has a good number of interesting artifacts. I was told that most of them originated in... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Abdullah B
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    Singapore, Singapore
    “Well-managed museum”

    We spent 3 hours there and think that it is worth 300TWD fee. They have several sections and are... read more

    Reviewed November 6, 2018
    polapola17
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    Bangkok, Thailand
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    “third floor”(4 reviews)
    “interesting artifacts”(3 reviews)
    “worthwhile visit”(2 reviews)
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    National Museum of History began operation in 1955. For more than six decades, we have been working to provide the most updated and innovative service. Beginning on 2 July 2018, the Museum will be closed for a complete overhaul for about three...more
    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    No.49 Nanhai Road, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Good collection of artifacts.

    The museum has a good number of interesting artifacts. I was told that most of them originated in mainland China. It's a good place to spend some time to learn about the history of Taiwan.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Abdullah B
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    closed for a long renovation

    This museum is often billed as featuring an art collection that does not have to fear comparison with the Palace Museum, so I decided to check it out. Imagine my surprise and frustration to stand in front of the entrance gate and read that the...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank schmidtmg
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Neat museum but quite a bit of porcelain

    All in all, it's a great place to see more about Taiwanese and Han history. It was interesting how what you saw was a mere fraction of what's in storage, attesting to how rich the history is. Heck, you even saw the origins of how...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Conan S
    Reviewed January 7, 2019
    Vast selection of artefacts

    Well organised with headphones which connect to your guide if you choose to have one. Could easily get lost within the crowded halls. Our guide was , for me a little too enthusiastic about the wonderful porcelain and explained every minute detail. Despite this it...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Sue S
    Reviewed November 6, 2018
    Well-managed museum

    We spent 3 hours there and think that it is worth 300TWD fee. They have several sections and are divided into 3 floors. There're so many precious antiques for you to see and learn from the past generations. Pretty cool place.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank polapola17
    Reviewed November 5, 2018 via mobile
    CLOSED TILL JULY 2021

    I was in the area and thought I would visit this place as it had been highly recommended. The sign outside says from July 2018 it's closed for 3 years :-(

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Northerener100
    Reviewed October 24, 2018
    National Museum of History is Closed due to Major Renovations

    After walking a long distance to visit the National Museum of History today, I found that it was closed. I had even checked with Google this morning and they said it was open at 10:00 but when I arrived I found that it had closed...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    2  Thank Carmen M
    Reviewed October 2, 2018
    magnificent showcase

    excellent collection to showcase culture. big place, clean, awesome, kind to seniors and those with disabilities

    Date of experience: November 2017
    Thank Pioneer699197
    Reviewed September 10, 2018
    Very nice museum

    It is definitely a must place to visit while in Taipei. The museum has great facility for visitor to enjoy and witness Chinese history aged as early as year 200 something.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Derix S
    Reviewed September 5, 2018 via mobile
    Frustrated

    Unable to visit unless time travel is discovered. After wasted time and great discomfiture we arrived to see a notice to the effect that it reopens 2years hence.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank K9641SUvictoriak
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    August 19, 2017|
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    General admission is $30NT which is well worth it.
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    Postal Musem in Taipei - good or bad? (5 Replies)
    Hi, I read about it in the travel book but I wonder if it is worth a trip to this Postal museum in Taipei or not? It is near National Museum of History. Is this postal museum containing many stamp collections or what? I am just wondering if it is worth to spend 2 or 3 hours to tour this museum or not, that's all. Many thanks for the feedback/review.
    April 28, 2009|
    Response frommariatan|
    It will make more sense to spend 2-3 hr in the Museum of History , then make a detour to the postal museum, I think one hr max would be more than enough.