2017 Summer Exhibition Craze: Taiwan’s Top 10 Must-See Exhibitions

By MOOK Scenic Spots  

During the summer vacation, many important and highly anticipated exhibitions have opened or are underway. Besides heading out to natural scenic spots, visiting an exhibition in the city is also a great choice. The top 10 major exhibitions in 2017 cover a variety of themes, from the incredibly cute Snoopy exhibition to the Paul Smith exhibition that design and fashion lovers must see, as well as the trendy block-building exhibition selected by CNN as a must-visit. Here is a curated selection of these exciting exhibitions:


* Snoopy – Happy School Days Touring Exhibition
The Snoopy – Happy School Days Touring Exhibition opened at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on June 24. In addition to the classic and adorable large-scale Snoopy cartoon character plush toys, it also includes four major highlights: campus-themed scenes, Taipei-exclusive merchandise, and a multimedia interactive area—guaranteed to keep your phone and camera clicking non-stop.

【Info】
‘Snoopy – Happy School Days Touring Exhibition’ Taipei Edition
Exhibition Dates: 2017/6/24~2017/9/17
Exhibition Venue: Exhibition Hall 1, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City)
Exhibition Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00~18:00 (Last admission at 17:30)
Co-organizers: Shinshi Media Consulting Co., Ltd., United Digital Culture Co., Ltd.
Co-sponsors: National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Administration
 
* God's Architect: The 165th Anniversary Exhibition of Antoni Gaudí
To pay tribute to Gaudí’s works, the Taiwan edition invites local art teams to use various real and virtual media such as light and shadow, new media interaction, time-lapse video works, and large structural installations to recreate the experimental nature of Gaudí’s architectural creations. Through wooden structures supplemented with steel, they create a sacred space that brings Gaudí’s architectural “forms” to life on-site.

【Info】
God's Architect: The 165th Anniversary Exhibition of Antoni Gaudí
Dates: 2017/7/26 (Wed) ~ 2017/9/17 (Sun)
Time: 10:00~18:00 (Last ticket sales and entry at 17:30)
Venue: East 2 Four-Connected Buildings CD Pavilion, Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Organizers: Shi-Yi Multimedia, iQIYI Cultural Creativity, Gelin Cultural Creativity
 
Pre-sale Ticket Information:
Pre-sale Single Ticket: NT$250
Sales Period: Now until July 14
Sales Channels: ibon, GOMAJI, 17Life, Books.com.tw, YAHOO! Superstore
 
*Avengers World Tour Exhibition
The exhibition introduces various Avengers heroes and displays a variety of costumes and movie props. In addition, you can experience AR simulation effects to don iron armor and become Iron Man. At that time, through the introduction of Agent Hill from S.H.I.E.L.D., fans will be led into the Avengers base and become part of the superhero team.

【Info】
Avengers World Tour Exhibition
Exhibition dates: June 9, 2017 – September 10, 2017
Exhibition hours: Sundays to Thursdays 11:00–21:30, Fridays to Saturdays 11:00–22:00
Exhibition venue: Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Shin Yeh Xin Tiandi, A9 9F, Banquet & Exhibition Hall
Organizers: Beast Kingdom Co., Ltd., Taiwan Dentsu Inc., and Shi-Yi Multimedia Communications Co., Ltd.
【On-site Ticket Prices】
Full price: NT$350
Concession price: NT$320 (students with valid ID, children aged 3 and above)
Compassion ticket: NT$175 (seniors aged 65 and above, one accompanying caregiver for individuals with disabilities)
Free entry: Individuals with disabilities, children under 3 years old
 
 
 
*MOMO Bear and His Friends 20th Anniversary Special Exhibition
The happiness-filled and mischievous pink icon MOMO Bear has arrived in Taiwan. Back then, through emails, the round and fluffy MOMO Bear shared love-filled messages with fans daily, bustling about in his room and sharing his fun stories of the day. The special exhibition also features a PostPet POP-UP STORE, with an exclusive MOMO Market debuting super-cute PostPet merchandise and PostPet snacks, immersing you in MOMO Bear’s joyful atmosphere.

【Info】
MOMO Bear and His Friends 20th Anniversary Special Exhibition
Exhibition venue: 12F Event Hall, Pacific SOGO Taipei Zhongxiao Store
Exhibition period: July 20, 2017 – August 8, 2017
July 20 (Thu), opening day: doors open at 17:00
August 8 (Tue), final day: 11:00–18:00
July 21 (Fri) – August 7 (Mon), Sundays to Thursdays: 11:00–21:30
Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before public holidays: 11:00–22:00
 
【Ticket Information】
On-site ticket price: NT$280
Ticket sales channels: ibon, GOMAJI, and Books.com.tw
 
*HELLO, MY NAME IS PAUL SMITH – World Tour Exhibition by British Design Genius Paul Smith
Curated by the professional team from London’s Design Museum, this exhibition takes you deep into the creative, inspiring, and aesthetic design style and classic works of designer Paul Smith. The exhibition feels like Paul Smith’s personal portfolio, featuring his personal photography, iconic fashion designs, and crossover collaborations, as well as a full recreation of his private London office and creative studio.