If you want to get to know more about the history and culture of a city, start by visiting their local museum! National Palace Museum is one of the must-see attractions in the Taiwan. The ticket allows you to get access to the National Palace Museum in Taipei and Chiayi. Explore this local museum that holds treasures of cultural relics dating back to almost 5,000 years. In the museum, you will get the opportunity to see the treasures of the three major town halls, including "Meat-Shaped Stone," "Jade Cabbage," and "Mao Gongding". Of course, the Chiayi National Palace Museum is also worth a visit. It holds fine collections of porcelain, Buddhist scriptures, caliigraphy and paininting. While your appreciating the country's rich culture and history, you may also want to roam around the museum's recreational areas such as artificial wetlands, tropical gardens, and waterfront stage. A visit to this Chinese cultural treasure will definitely make your trip worthwhile!

Opening hours:

1. National Palace Museum:

• Tuesday-Sunday:
• 09:00-17:00
• Closed on: Monday

2. Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines

• Tuesday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00
• Closed on: Monday

3. Yehliu Geopark 

• Monday-Sunday: 08:00-17:00
• The National Palace Museum is free to visit on the following dates: January 1, Lantern Festival, May 18 International Museum Day, September 27 World Tourism Day, October 10 National Day, October 17 Taiwan Culture Day.

4. Northern Branch of National Palace Museum

• Tuesday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00
• Closed on: Tuesday

*Note: Open on Mondays if they fall on a national holiday or long weekend. In 2025, the National Palace Museum will be open on the following Mondays: 19 May, 16 June, 23 June, 30 June, 7 July, 14 July, 21 July, 28 July, 4 August, 11 August, 18 August, 25 August, 1 September, 8 September, 15 September, 22 September, 29 September, 6 October, 20 October, 17 November, 1 December, and 29 December.

Address

• National Palace Museum, No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City.
• Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines, No.282, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 11143, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (台北市士林區至善路二段282號).
• Yehliu Geopark, No.167-1, Gangdong Road, Wanli District, New Taipei City.
• Northern Branch of National Palace Museum, No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City.
  
  

Eligibility
Children aged 0-17 can enter free of charge.