Even the Palace Museum is free of charge this time around: here’s a list of 76 museums across Taiwan offering free or discounted entry on International Museum Day 518!

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

Tourism Center / Comprehensive Report

In celebration of International Museum Day on May 18th, over a hundred museums across Taiwan are rolling out special events and offers, including free admission on May 17th and 18th. Among them are the Yingge Ceramics Museum, National Palace Museum, and National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, among dozens of others nationwide. Embrace the artistic spirit this joyful month and embark on a museum adventure!

New Taipei City
National Human Rights Museum Preparatory Office
No. 131, Fuxing Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City
02-22182438
Both Jingmei and Green Island Human Rights Cultural Parks offer completely free admission.

New Taipei City Tamsui Historic Monuments Museum
No. 2-2, Lane 6, Section 1, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
02-26212830
Free entry on May 17th; 10% discount on in-house brand products at the souvenir shop “Red City Shop.”

New Taipei City Gold Museum
No. 8, Jinguang Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City
02-24962800
Free entry on May 17th; present the marketing brochure to enjoy a 20% discount on limited-edition items at the Golden Treasure Store from May 1st to 31st. Limited stock, while supplies last.

New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum
No. 200, Wenhua Road, Yingge District, New Taipei City
02-86772727
Free entry on May 17th; 10% discount at the cultural goods store (excluding special items, not combinable with other offers).

New Taipei City Sanxia History Museum
No. 200, Museum Road, Bali District, New Taipei City
02-26191313#600
Free entry on May 17th; “I Mold, I Shape – Cute Animal Wooden Clips DIY” workshop is free for elementary first grade to junior high third grade students from May 1st to 31st.

National Historic Site Lin Ben Yuan Garden Residence
No. 9, Ximen Street, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
02-29653061 ext. 43, 23
Free entry on May 17th; visitors born on May 18th can receive one “Diligence Makes Up for Lack of Intelligence” washi tape!

Taipei City
National Palace Museum
No. 221, Section 2, Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
02-28812021
Free admission all day on May 18th (Monday) in conjunction with International Museum Day.

National Taiwan Museum
National Taiwan Museum: No. 2, Xiangyang Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
National Taiwan Museum Bank of Taiwan Exhibition Hall: No. 25, Xiangyang Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
National Taiwan Museum Nanmen Park: No. 1, Section 1, Nanchang Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
02-23822699
Free admission on May 17; 10% discount at the museum’s cooperative shop during “Museum Month” in May.

National Museum of History
No. 49, Nanhai Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
02-23610270
Free admission on May 17; 10% discount for purchases at Hetian Water Moon on the second floor and Cutty Sark on the fourth floor.

National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
No. 505, Section 4, Ren’ai Road, Taipei City
02-27588008
Free admission on May 17; fans who like the official Facebook page can receive a souvenir at the information desk.

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Taipei City
02-23431100
Free admission on May 17; from May 16 to 24, visitors spending a minimum amount at the memorial hall’s museum shop will receive a small gift.

National Taiwan Science Education Center
No. 189, Shishang Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
02-66101234
On May 17, children under 12 enjoy free entry to the permanent exhibits on floors 3–6, and discounted entry (NT$200) to the Biological Rhythm Exhibition.

Taipei Digital Art Center
No. 180, Fuhua Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
02-77360708
Free admission on May 17; the New Media Art Exhibition from May 16 to June 18 is free to visit.

Former Residence of Qian Mu
No. 72, Linxi Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
02-28805809
Free admission on May 17.

Treasure Hill Artist Village
No. 2, Lane 14, Section 3, Tingzhou Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
02-23645313
Free admission all year.

Taipei Artist Village
No. 7, Beiping East Road, Taipei City
02-33937377
Free admission all year.

Mayor's Gallery Arts Salon
No. 46, Xuzhou Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
02-23968198
Free admission on 5/17.

Wisteria House
No. 1, Lane 16, Section 3, Xinsheng South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
02-23637375
02-23639459
Free admission on 5/17.

Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei
No. 39, Chang’an West Road, Datong District, Taipei City
02-25523721
Participants in the Museum Day special event at the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei on 5/17 (Sun) can join a free lucky draw and may win free exhibition entry or surprise gifts.

Lin Yutang’s Former Residence
No. 141, Section 2, Yangde Boulevard, Taipei City
02-28613003
From 5/1 to 5/31, visitors with the character “Lin” or “Feng” in their name can show proof and take a photo for free admission.

Keelung City
Keelung Story House
No. 181, Xinyi Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung City
02-24224170#340
Free admission on 5/17; visitors in May receive one complimentary souvenir card while supplies last.

Ghost Festival Cultural Relics Museum
No. 280, Xiner Road, Keelung City (1st Floor, Main Worship Platform, Zhongzheng Park)
02-24284242
Free admission on 5/17; visitors in May receive one complimentary souvenir card while supplies last.

Taoyuan City
China Furniture Museum
No. 21, County Government Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City
03-3322592
Free admission.

Taoyuan City Daxi Wooden Art Ecomuseum
No. 35, Pujih Road, Daxi District, Taoyuan City
03-3888600
Free admission.

Hsinchu City
Hsinchu City Image Museum
No. 65, Zhongzheng Road, Hsinchu City
03-5285840
Free admission on 5/17.

Hsinchu County
Hsiao Jui-song Art Park
No. 60, Sanmin St., Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County
03-5956009
Free entry on 5/17; from 5/2 to 5/26, Wang Xiujuan's solo exhibition is free for individual visitors at all times in the park.

Old Lukou Catholic Church Cultural Hall
No. 108, Lukou Old Street, Hukou Township, Hsinchu County
03-5695963
Free admission on 5/17.

Shujilin Cultural Hall
No. 377, Xinxing Rd., Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County
03-5940923
Free entry.

Zhang Xueliang Cultural Park
No. 256-6, Qingquan, Lin 15, Taoshan Village, Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County
03-5856613
Free admission on 5/17.

Hsinchu County History Museum
No. 146, Jiuzheng Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
03-551-0201
Free admission on 5/17; on 5/18, show your same-day stamped visit to the museum’s service desk to exchange for a small gift (one per person, while supplies last).

Deng Nan-guang Photography Memorial Hall
No. 15, Gongyuan St., Beibu Township, Hsinchu County
03-5802868
Free admission on 5/17.

Haoke Good Products Hope Workshop
No. 139-1, Neiwan Village, Hengshan Township, Hsinchu County
03-5849569
Entry fee of NT$50 per person on 5/17, redeemable for purchases in the park.

Taiwan Black Tea Culture Museum
No. 73, Zhongshan Rd., Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County
03-5171262
Free entry on 5/17; free guided tour on 5/18.

Miaoli County
Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum
No. 88, Guangsheng Xincheng, Sanyi Township
037-876009#15
Discounted ticket price of NT$50 on 5/17.

Shanbanqiao Face-Painting Culture & Lifestyle Museum
No. 138, Shuangliantan, Sanyi Township, Miaoli County
037-875-766
From 5/1 to 5/31, receive a sticker of the Five Wealth Gods upon checking in at the museum.

Sanyi Duck Box Treasure
No. 176, Zhonghe Rd., Sanyi Township, Miaoli County
037-872300
Free admission on 5/17; participants who engage in the DIY painting activity on 5/17 can join the “Duck Catching” event once.

Taichung City
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
No. 2, Section 1, Wuchuan West Rd., West District, Taichung City
04-23723552
All exhibitions and activities in the museum are free of charge.

Cultural Heritage Bureau, Ministry of Culture
No. 362, Section 3, Fuxing Rd., South District, Taichung City
04-22295848
Free admission on 5/17; visitors who check in and like the post at the bureau on that day will receive a small souvenir.

National Museum of Natural Science
No. 1, Guanqian Rd., North District, Taichung City
04-23226940
Free admission on 5/17; holders of special exhibition tickets for the day can also visit the exhibition hall and science center for free.

Taiwan Traditional Print Special Collection Room
No. 10-5, Section 1, Shuangshi Rd., North District, Taichung City
04-22217358
Free admission on 5/17; visitors who check in or share information about the 518 event at the museum that day will receive a cultural and creative product or an exquisite print.

Fengyuan Lacquer Art Museum
No. 1-1, Shuiyuan Rd., Fengyuan District, Taichung City
04-25130177
Free admission on 5/17; visitors who take a quick photo at the on-site "Love Lacquer" photo area will receive a free commemorative postcard.

Changhua County
Taiwan Glass Museum
No. 30, Lukeng South 4th Rd., Lukang Township, Changhua County
04-7811299
Free admission on 5/17; customers who spend over NT$1,000 from 5/1 to 5/31 will receive one glass carnation, while supplies last.

Lohas Sightseeing Sock Factory
No. 465, Section 1, Zhongshan Rd., Shetou Township, Changhua County
04-8720522
Free admission on 5/17.

Nantou County
National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute
No. 573, Zhongzheng Rd., Caotun Township, Nantou County
049-2334141
Free entry to the 3D cinema at the Craft Information Hall on 5/17.

Yunlin County
Er] Story House
No. 102, Zhongshan Road, Er] Township, Yunlin County
05-598-9490
Free admission on 5/17; 25% off on all association publications and community picture books from 5/1 to 5/31.

Xiluo Yanping Old Street Cultural Museum
No. 92, Yanping Road, Xiluo Town, Yunlin County
05-5861444
Free admission on 5/17.

Golden Bat Ecological Museum
No. 1, Sucun Village, Shuilin Township, Yunlin County
05-7921097
Free admission on 5/17.

Yunlin Story House
No. 528, Section 1, Lin Sen Road, Huwei Town, Yunlin County
05-6311436
Free admission on 5/17; 25% off on all 【Yunlin Community Picture Book Series】 from 5/1 to 5/31.

Chiayi City
Chiayi Municipal Museum
No. 275-1, Zhongxiao Road, Chiayi City
05-2780303
Free admission.

Chiayi County
Chiayi County Budai Zui Cultural Association - Zhounan Salt Field
No. 402, Xincuozai, Longjiang Li, Budai Town, Chiayi County
05-3478817
Free admission on 5/17; free creative embroidered sachet DIY on 5/16: Start of Summer Salt Bag, take it with you.

Zhongpu Jiabin Cultural Museum
No. 128-8, Zhongpu Village, Zhongpu Township, Chiayi County
05-2537531
Free admission on 5/17; receive a souvenir by filling out an art appreciation form for Chen Cheng-po’s oil paintings.

Meiling Art Museum
No. 9, Lane 2, Shan Tong Road, Puzi City, Chiayi County
05-3795667
Free admission on 5/17; free participation in the colorful art ribbon flower pendant workshop.

Tainan City
National Museum of Taiwan Literature
No. 1, Zhongzheng Road, West Central District, Tainan City
06-2217601
Free admission on 5/17; 5% off all drinks at Cheffresh Literary Café; 15% off publications.

National Cheng Kung Museum
No. 152, Kaisyuan Rd., West Central District, Tainan City
06-2136207
Free admission on 5/17; Free one-day Little Volunteer DIY experience from 5/1 to 5/31.

Tainan Zongye Arts & Cultural Center
No. 5, Zongye, Nanshi Li, Madou District, Tainan City
06-5718088
Free admission on 5/17; 10% discount on purchases over NT$100 at the park’s shops from 5/16 to 5/18 (excluding cultural and creative merchandise).

Kaohsiung City
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
No. 80, Museum Rd., Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
07-555-0331
Free admission from 5/1 to 5/31 (excluding special exhibitions).

Pingtung County
National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium
No. 2, Houwan Rd., Houwan Village, Checheng Township, Pingtung County
08-8825001
From 5/16 to 5/17, like and comment “Whale Ocean Adventure Fun” on the event webpage to redeem one souvenir at the service desk. Limited to one redemption per account. While supplies last.

Pingtung County Local Art Museum
No. 26, Tianliao Lane, Fengtian Li, Pingtung City
08-7231637
Free admission on 5/17.

Taiwan Paiwan Carving Museum
No. 69, Dalian Rd., Pingtung City
08-7360330
Free admission on 5/17.

Pingtung Traditional Opera Story Museum
No. 58, Jianji Rd., Chaozhou Town, Pingtung County
08-789-3596
Free admission on 5/17; Puppetry history and performers exhibition from 5/16 to 9/6, receive a small gift when visiting and checking in during the event period.

County-designated Historic Site Zongsheng Ancestral Hall
No. 23, Qianren Lane, Pingtung City
08-7512267
Free admission on 5/17, plus a Pingtung Night Market food voucher.

Yilan County
National Center for Traditional Arts
No. 201, Section 2, Wubin Rd., Wujie Township, Yilan County
03-9507711
Participants who successfully register for "Family Fun – Magical Traditional Arts" online will be admitted free of charge on the day of the event; there are 50 slots available for both the morning and afternoon sessions, and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yuanshan Air Raid Shelter
No. 398, Jinshan East Road, Yuanshan Village, Yuanshan Township, Yilan County
03-9231945, 03-9227181
From May 9 to May 17, visitors who take a photo with the Divine Wind Bamboo Plane and check in at the Yuanshan Air Raid Shelter’s Facebook page can enter for free. The site also provides a Yilan Township guide map and a pocketbook.

Orange Homeland Preserved Fruit Image Gallery
No. 33, Meizhou Second Road, Yilan City
03-928-5758
Free admission on May 17; from May 1 to May 31, three bottles of refreshing kumquat tea are available for NT$500.

Hualien County
Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum
No. 6, Wenfu Road, Hualien City
03-8227121
Free admission.

Ji’an Qingxiu Temple
No. 345-1, Zhongxing Road, Ji’an Township, Hualien County
03-8535479
On May 18, all ticket types are discounted to NT$15.

Songyuan Detached Barracks
No. 65, Songyuan Street, Hualien City
03-8356510
Full-price and group ticket holders can enjoy a half-price entry fee of NT$25 per person.

Taitung County
National Museum of Prehistory
No. 1, Museum Road, Taitung City
089-381166
On May 17, decoupage pencil case DIY activities are offered at a 50% discount.

Taitung Art Museum
No. 350, Zhejiang Road, Taitung City
089-341148
Free admission on May 17; visitors who come on that day can also collect a limited-edition art book (30 copies available) from the Taitung Art Museum information desk while supplies last.

Taitung Performing Arts Center
2F, No. 671, Kaifang Street, Taitung City
089-346709
The registration fee for the “My Body Speaks” event is discounted to NT$300 per person.

Taitung County Natural History Education Museum
No. 6, Jiyun Fan, Chenggong Town, Taitung County
089-851960
Free admission on 5/17.

Dayuan Floral Cloth Lantern Lifestyle & Culture Museum
No. 156, Tongxing Road, Ruiyuan Village, Luye Township, Taitung County
089-580300
Free admission on 5/17. Visitors who check in and like on the day will receive a mysterious little gift!* (Limited quantity, so don’t miss out.)

Adidan Cultural Museum
No. 15, Lane 2, Duoliang Village, Taimali Township, Taitung County
089-771481
Free entry on 5/17; special bracelet weaving offer on 5/18 for just NT$150.

Penghu County
Dawu Everyday Life Cultural Relics Museum, Qimei Township
No. 55, Lane 10, Zhonghe Village, Qimei Township, Penghu County
06-9971302
Free admission on 5/17.

Huxi Township Cultural Life Circle
No. 43-11, Huxi Village, Huxi Township, Penghu County
06-9921731
Free admission on 5/17.

Kinmen County
Kinmen County History & Folklore Museum
No. 52, Lane 450, Xiyuan Li Wenhua Road, Jinsha Township, Kinmen County
082-351030
Free admission on 5/17.