The trendiest children's art museum—paint with AR while dancing!

Before the opening day of the Taoyuan "Children's Art Museum," many locals were filled with anticipation. Parents were all geared up to take their kids there on the big day.

The reason for such excitement is that it brings children closer to the worlds of aesthetics and picture books—a truly thoughtful initiative.

The "Children's Art Museum" is located on the fifth floor of the building. Although its space is not as large as the main branch, the bright and clean environment feels comfortable and harmonious. As soon as the kids stepped onto the floor, they dashed in to explore. Mingtaizi kept asking curiously, “Is this an art museum for kids?” No doubt about it—this lively and adorable place is definitely it!
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It allows both children and adults to explore together, further promoting children's appreciation of aesthetics.

I remember that apart from the well-known Paper X King in Taiwan, who creates numerous daily items and trinkets using corrugated cardboard, I had never personally seen corrugated cardboard artworks before. They were truly unique, and I admired the creators' ingenuity.

The design concept of the "Children's Art Museum" is simple—you can see every corner at a glance. Unlike traditional art museums, this is currently the only children’s-exclusive aesthetic space in Taoyuan!

Because we arrived too late, the VR experience was already fully booked, so Mingtaizi could only watch other kids playing interactive games from the sidelines.

The VR area has three experience zones in orange, white, and red. The screen clearly displays the current user’s number, so there’s no need to wait in line at the entrance. Just walk around and come back when your number is called.

The VR experience seems more suitable for older kids—probably those aged five and above can enjoy it more easily. We didn’t get a chance to try it this time, which left Mingtaizi a bit disappointed. No worries—we’ll come back again!

Since we couldn’t do VR, we tried ARUp instead. The so-called “Pose Paint Artist” is a game area that combines AR technology with artistic creation, allowing two players at a time.

Following different abstract elements on the screen, you dance to create art. The finished work is uploaded to a cloud database, so when the image is completed, a countdown appears on the screen—that’s when you get ready to take a photo with your artwork. Then, head to the floor’s guide wall, scan the QR code with your smartphone, and you can save your one-of-a-kind creation!
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The kids in the AR area were noticeably younger, but Mingtaizi still had a blast—even playing twice and not wanting to stop!

(The AR operation is super simple—just move your hands and feet to paint, making it perfect for preschoolers.)

On the other side of the colorful wall is the theater.

It’s something kids around Mingtaizi’s age would love. We often play board games with him at home. For a while, we played “Carcassonne” almost every day. Unfortunately, like the VR experience, it was fully booked that day, and we couldn’t try it.

We couldn’t just leave without letting him have enough fun, so we finally managed to get a spot for the Velcro experience. Though it was a bit too simple for him, as long as he could play, even for a short while, it was worth it. (The Velcro teaching tool is suitable for kids aged 1–3.) (Recommended reading:)

Heading up to the sixth floor, you’ll find the children’s library. All the books here can be borrowed or returned at other Taoyuan branches. Plus, this will be the first branch to offer mobile book borrowing services. The reading area has comfy seating and plenty of space—perfect for spending the whole day reading with your child!

After visiting the library, I realized how much our child has grown and improved—they can now find books, read them, and even “read aloud.” It’s as if every book here has a magic power that draws them in.

It made mom even more eager to grab any suitable picture books, frantically searching and eventually bringing home about 20 books.

Just walking up to the sixth-floor hallway, I felt it wasn’t as quiet as a typical library. Instead, sounds filled the air—it was quite lively. I joked, “This feels like a marketplace!” That might be an exaggeration, but kids don’t need to be constantly shushed here. A little control is enough, especially since there’s a parent-child movie area nearby.

Wowser—you can even watch movies with headphones in the library? That’s awesome. Each movie is about an hour and doesn’t allow mid-show entries; you have to start from the beginning. A heads-up: come early to reserve a spot. We arrived around four, and the staff said the library closed at five. There wasn’t enough time for a movie, so we were disappointed again!

Guangfeng Xin Tian Di isn’t just packed with restaurants—it also offers movies, shopping, and now a dedicated children’s space. With such diverse offerings, it’s a rare gem for Taoyuan residents. The "Children's Art Museum" opening just before Mother’s Day this year is the perfect gift for Taoyuan moms, and visitors from out of town are welcome to join in the fun.

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on Mondays, public holidays, and cleaning days (last Thursday of every month)
Phone: (03)286-8668
Address: No. 728, Section 1, Jieshou Road, Bade District, Taoyuan City
※Paid parking

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