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National Palace Museum    

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The National Palace Museum (traditional Chinese: 國立故宮博物院 ; simplified Chinese: 国立故宫博物院 ; pinyin: Guólì Gùgōng Bówùyuàn ) is an …

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Apr 22, 2025
Unless you are a die hard fan of museums, would recommend giving this a miss. I enjoy taking the time to visit a museum in every capital city I visit however this one just didn’t spark a single inte…Full review by smel1978
Mar 30, 2025
Much more interesting than the exhibits in the Forbidden City in Beijing. The exhibits rotate every several months and it takes many visits, probably your entire life time, to watch them all.Full review by Steve C
Mar 14, 2025
The most famous attraction here is of course the “meat shaped stone” and “jadeite cabbage”. It was really crowded around the cabbage in particular. This is a nice peaceful museum with plenty to look …Full review by Princes5xo
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The primary building of the National Palace Museum in Taipei was designed by Huang Baoyu and was constructed from March 1964 …
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The National Palace Museum (traditional Chinese: 國立故宮博物院 ) is an antique museum in Shilin, Taipei, Republic of China. I…
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Established:10 October 1925 (in Forbidden City, Beijing)
Located:Shilin, Taipei
Architect:Huang Baoyu (Northern Branch) Kris Yao (Southern Branch)
Visitors:Northern branch: 1,874,994 (2024)
Director:Hsiao Tsung-huang
Type:National museum

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Does the cloakroom/checkroom accept large check-in suitcases? I will be coming directly from the airport to the …
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Does the cloakroom/checkroom accept large check-in suitcases? I will be coming directly from the airport to the museum...
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As far as I know, the cloakroom is helpful when it comes to storing large-sized baggage.
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Answer by Jeffry B · May 4, 2024
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Hi where is the ticket office to buy tickets at the main palace? Ty!
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Right at the lobby. There is a counter or you can use the self service kiosks
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is there any dress code? because of the heat we were planning to wear shorts so was making sure that was ok.
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There is no dress code, shorts or smart casual is fine.
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Does the museum offer annual memberships to individuals? I want to visit the museum on different days and I hope to …
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Does the museum offer annual memberships to individuals? I want to visit the museum on different days and I hope to not pay the full price everytime. In the US, Italy, or other places, museums offer annual membership for unlimited visits. Some memberships even allow a friend to come along with the member, like at the San Francisco Museums of Fine Arts. I have read the museum's website but could not find the answer. Thank you for your time.
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