Chimei Museum
Chimei Museum is one of Taiwan's richest private museums of art. Its collection includes many precious works of international standing and focuses on Western art,…
Chimei Museum, Tainan
Key facts
- Admission
- NT$200
- Opening hours
- 9：30—17：30
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Take a Tainan Bus Company bus from Tainan Railway Station toward Changle Management College and get off at Chimei Corporation.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2707. Open in Google Maps
About Chimei Museum
Chimei Museum is one of Taiwan's richest private museums of art. Its collection includes many precious works of international standing and focuses on Western art, organized into five departments: Western painting and sculpture, musical instruments, ancient weapons, natural history, and antiquities. Visitors can admire Egyptian artifacts from the 8th century BC, world-class rare violins, centuries-old Japanese samurai swords, and classic works from the Renaissance and Barbizon schools. The Angel of Glory sculpture at the summit of the building was reproduced from a work by French sculptor Louis Barye.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Chimei Museum cost?
Admission to Chimei Museum is NT$200, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Chimei Museum?
Chimei Museum is open 9：30—17：30.
How do I get to Chimei Museum?
Take a Tainan Bus Company bus from Tainan Railway Station toward Changle Management College and get off at Chimei Corporation.
How long should I spend at Chimei Museum?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Chimei Museum.
Where is Chimei Museum?
Chimei Museum is in Tainan, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China.
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