A Romantic Photo Spot That’s Also a Museum: The British Tudor-Style “Taipei Story House”

▲The Taipei Story House is located right next to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and its distinctive architectural exterior is quite eye-catching. (Photo/Screen capture fromTaipei Story House Taipei Story HouseFan page, the same below.)

Reported by Wang Junyuan / Comprehensive Report

With the appearance of a mansion from a movie, the “Taipei Story House” looks like an upscale foreign villa from afar. Its ultra-romantic design has made it a well-known attraction in Taipei. Not only is it highly photogenic, but its interior also functions as a small museum, using rotating special exhibitions to share many artistic stories and local cultural narratives.

▲ The mansion museum exudes classic European romantic charm, surrounded by a garden courtyard, making the whole setting quite unique and exotic.

The structure uses British Tudor-style half-timber construction, filling it with a dreamy feel of the Renaissance period, prompting netizens to exclaim how incredibly beautiful it is. Built in 1914, the Taipei Story House has gone through multiple transformations over time. Today, this century-old building serves as a small museum, focusing on local culture by curating related exhibitions and art events.

▲ The cultural and creative shop offers souvenirs related to current exhibitions as well as other locally characteristic goods.

In addition to exhibitions and events, the interior also houses a cultural and creative shop selling related specialty items. It aims to promote and foster art and culture by showcasing these products. Beautifully crafted souvenirs are displayed on shelves, giving off a particularly premium vibe and successfully boosting visitors’ willingness to purchase.

▲ The white glass-house restaurant “Story Tea House” within the park also embraces a beautifully romantic style.
 
After immersing yourself in the cultural and artistic journey, there is also a dining spot in the park called “Story Tea House,” which serves as a great place for visitors to take a break. The menu mainly features Western cuisine, perfectly complementing the style of the story house, and offers a wide variety including Italian pasta, risotto, classic steak meals, light meals, and even desserts.

▲ The current exhibition “Spring Banquet: The Elegance of Oolong and the Fragrance of Pouchong Tea” specifically introduces the evolution of pouchong tea and changes in tea ware.

The current exhibition at the story house is “Spring Banquet: The Elegance of Oolong and the Fragrance of Pouchong Tea,” running from mid-February to the end of May. This exhibition is divided into three main themes: “The Story of Pouchong Tea,” “Vessels for Serving Pouchong Tea,” and “Spring Banquet Tea Settings.” It provides detailed insights into the development process, traditional and modern tea wares, and even includes a floral tea setting space. Tea enthusiasts shouldn’t miss this.

Taipei Story House
Location: No. 181-1, Section 3, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:30 (Closed on Mondays)