Taipei'S Palace Museum

台北故宫博物院 (Táiběi Gùgōng Bówùyuàn)

Cultural Institutions Taipei China | 810.65km from downtown

Discover a treasure trove of Chinese history! This Taipei museum holds 5,000 years of artifacts: imperial porcelain, jade, and ancient scrolls. A cultural journey through dynasties in one stunning palace.

Location & How to Get There

Taipei’s Palace Museum, nestled in the tranquil Shilin District, is a must-visit cultural gem. The address is No. 221, Section 2, Zhishan Road, Shilin, Taipei. To reach it, hop on the Taipei Metro’s Tamsui-Xinyi Line and alight at Shilin Station. From there, it’s a 15-minute walk—just follow the signs and soak in the lush greenery along Zhishan Road. Buses like 111 or 250 also drop you nearby, and taxis are a breeze if you’re short on time. Bonus: it’s just a stone’s throw from Yangmingshan National Park, so you can pair your visit with a mountain escape!

Cultural Treasures Inside

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Basic Trip Information of Taipei'S Palace Museum

Play Time:

More Than 3 Hours

Traffic:

Getting There

By MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Red Line, Route 2):

Alight at Shilin Station, exit via Exit 1, and transfer to bus services on Zhongshan Road:
(1) Take Red 30 to the B1 Floor entrance of the Main Palace Museum.
(2) Take 255, 304, 815, Mini 18, or Mini 19 to the Foothill Plaza near the Main Palace Museum.

By MRT Wenhu Line (Brown Line, Route 1):

(1) Alight at Jiannan Rd. Station, transfer to Brown 20 bus to the B1 Floor entrance of the Main Palace Museum.
(2) Alight at Dazhi Station, exit via Exit 3, turn right, walk straight for ~100 meters, and take Brown 13 bus to the Foothill Plaza near the Main Palace Museum.

By Taxi:

Directly travel to the Main Palace Museum.

Leaving

By Taxi:

Visit the B1 Floor Service Desk for assistance in booking a taxi.

By Bus:

Confirm departure times at the B1 Floor Service Desk, then exit via the B1 Entrance, turn left, and walk ~100 meters to access buses:
(1) Take Red 30 to connect with the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Red Line, Route 2) stations: Shilin Residence, Shilin MRT Station, or Jiantan MRT Station (Shilin Night Market).
(2) Take Brown 20 to connect with the Wenhu Line (Brown Line, Route 1) at Jiannan Rd. Station (Miramar Ferris Wheel, shopping, and dining area).

On Foot:

Proceed to the Foothill Plaza:
(1) Take buses to connect with the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Red Line, Route 2) or Wenhu Line (Brown Line, Route 1).
(2) Hire a taxi directly from the plaza.

Ticket:

Admission Fees:

Adult: NT$350
Group Visit Ticket (10 or more people): NT$320
Discount Ticket: NT$150 (for seniors aged 65 and above)
Senior Citizens: NT$75 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

Free Entry:

Individuals under the age of 18 (regardless of nationality).
Seniors aged 65 and above (national citizens) free on weekdays.
Persons with disabilities and one accompanying person (regardless of nationality).
Local students (with valid student ID card issued by an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education).
Members of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
Holders of the Chinese Museum Association membership card.
Volunteers with a national volunteer service honor card.

Tips:

Discount tickets are available to:

Citizens with valid ID cards (same for groups).
Holders of international student cards.
Holders of permanent residence permits for overseas Chinese in Taiwan.

Open Time:

Opening Hours: 09:00–17:00 (January 1 – December 31: Tuesday to Sunday)

Closed: Monday (January 1 – December 31)

Notes:

The museum is open daily from Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year.
It is closed every Monday, including public holidays.

The Location of Taipei'S Palace Museum

Address:

Taipei City, Shilin District, Section 2, Zhizhen Road, 221, Taiwan Province

Phone:

+886 2 2881 2021

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