Netizens vote for Taiwan’s top 10 art museums and galleries – Chi Mei Museum ranks 2nd

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Taiwan has hundreds of museums and art galleries. On hot days, skipping the department stores and visiting a museum or gallery instead is also a great choice. Viewing exhibitions can cultivate both mind and spirit, refine your artistic taste, and naturally add a touch of elegance to your persona.DailyView Network Thermometerannounced onJuly 4th thetop 10 most recommended museums and galleries by netizens across Taiwan. This summer, why not plan to visit all ten of the top-ranked art museums and galleries?

1. National Palace Museum
Located in Wai-Shuang-Hsi, the National Palace Museum is also one of the must-visit museums for foreign tourists. Recently, it has launched a series of classic “I Know” adhesive tapes with a traditional aesthetic, which have captured the hearts of many fans.

▲National Palace Museum (Photo / Reporter Zhou Chen-Geng)

2. Chimei Museum
Designed with a European flair reminiscent of Greek style, the museum houses numerous Western artworks. After being donated to the Tainan City Government by Chimei founder Robert Yung in 2012, it moved to its new venue and opened in 2015. Its immense popularity has attracted many visitors, making it one of Tainan’s hottest attractions.

▲Chimei Museum. (Photo / Provided by Chimei Museum)

3. National Museum of Natural Science
Located in Taichung, the National Museum of Natural Science is highly popular, featuring exhibitions on astronomy and science. It consists of six zones: the Science Center, Space Theater, Life Science Hall, Human Cultures Hall, Global Environment Hall, and Botanical Garden.

▲National Museum of Natural Science (Photo / Screenshot from Wikipedia)

4. National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium
Situated in Pingtung near Kenting National Park, the most popular activity here is the “Overnight at the Aquarium” program, where you can explore the marine ecological environment and learn about marine life.

▲National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (Photo / Screenshot from wiki)

5. National Museum of History
Located on Nanhai Road in Taipei, the National Museum of History mainly exhibits Chinese historical artifacts, including collections from the Henan Museum. It once hosted a special exhibition of the Terracotta Army, and in 2014, there was also a Dracula vampire exhibition.

▲National Taiwan History Museum (Photo / Screenshot from wiki)

6. National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
As the only public art museum in Taichung, it hosted Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition “The Spirits of Art: Yayoi Kusama Asia Tour.” When you visit, don’t forget to stroll along the Green Park Boulevard. On holidays, there are often pop-up markets, and you can also try the delicious “Light Cheese.”

▲National Museum of Fine Arts (Photo / Screenshot from wiki)

7. Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Located near Yuanshan Station in Taipei, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum building itself is a work of art, incorporating elements of traditional Chinese siheyuan (courtyard) architecture. The museum mainly exhibits contemporary Taiwanese art. It currently offers discounted evening admission, welcoming visitors to enjoy art at night. While you’re there, consider visiting the nearby Taipei Flower Expo Park, and the famous Grand Hotel is also nearby.

▲Taipei Fine Arts Museum (Photo / Screenshot from wiki)

8. National Science and Technology Museum
The National Science and Technology Museum in Kaohsiung is Taiwan's first applied science museum. The exhibitions mostly focus on technology-related themes.

▲National Science and Technology Museum (Photo / Sourced from wiki)

9. New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum
Located in Yingge, this ceramics museum is the first modern ceramics museum in the country. Its exhibits showcase cultural relics and knowledge related to ceramics. When you visit, don’t miss a stroll through Yingge Old Street, where you can enjoy a variety of local foods and shop for ceramics-themed souvenirs.

▲Yingge Ceramics Museum. (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

10. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
It is the third public art museum in the country, hosting various large and small exhibitions. Facilities include a library, exhibition halls, and lecture theaters, while the outdoor area is an art park.

▲Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. (Photo / Wikipedia)