Miniature Museum
The Miniature Museum of Taipei is the first museum in Asia dedicated to collecting miniature art and the second largest miniature museum in the world.…
Miniature Museum, Taipei
Key facts
- Admission
- NT$250; NT$50; NT$30, discounted ticket NT$25
- Opening hours
- 10:00–18:00, closed on Mondays
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Taipei Main Station MRT, Exits 4 and 5, or Taipei Main Station Underground Mall, Exit 6; about a 2-minute walk Taipei Confucius Temple: The Confucius Temple is located around Dalongdong and Hami Street. It is built in the style of ancient Chinese imperial palaces, and its colourful ceramic tiles are a hallmark of temple architecture across Taiwan. Modelled on the Quanzhou Confucius Temple, it is an “orthodox South China–style Confucius Temple.” Every year on September 28, Confucius's birthday, the temple holds a grand Confucius ceremony that is truly breathtaking.; Near Dalongdong Baoan Temple (bus stop) and Kulun Street North (bus stop) Wulai Hot Springs: Compared with Beitou Hot Springs, Wulai's waters are clearer, and it is the first choice of local Taiwanese for a soak. Wulai is also known for Atayal specialty snacks, such as wild vegetables, wild boar meat and hot spring eggs.; Take the Xindian bus from Taipei Main Station Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street: Shifen Waterfall is a famous attraction on the Pingxi Line, a branch line of the Taiwan Railway. It stands about 20 metres high and 40 metres wide, and its sheer power is awe-inspiring. It is Taiwan's largest curtain-type waterfall. Shifen Old Street is best known for the train that runs right through the middle of the street, passing in front of the shops.; The attraction lies between Dahua Station (大华) and Shifen Station on the Taiwan Railway Pingxi Line. Get off at either station and walk to the site. Taipei Arena: Taiwan's first large-scale international multi-purpose stadium. Many major sporting events and concerts are held here, making it a hub for cultural and sporting activities. It offers numerous leisure venues for visitors to enjoy.; Take the MRT to Zhongshan Memorial Hall Station (台北中山纪念馆站) and exit via Exit 5.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2677. Open in Google Maps
About Miniature Museum
The Miniature Museum of Taipei is the first museum in Asia dedicated to collecting miniature art and the second largest miniature museum in the world. It houses more than 200 miniature art pieces from Taiwan and abroad. The exhibits are not only exquisite but also lifelike: even the smallest fittings, such as light bulbs and televisions, in the scaled-down buildings are fully functional.
“Rose Mansion” is the museum's crown jewel and the first large dollhouse brought over from the West. Another highlight is “Buckingham Palace.” This piece selects several of the most representative rooms of Buckingham Palace and uses miniature art techniques to recreate their opulent interior décor.
The smallest work in the museum is “Mine in a Tree,” built at a scale of 1:120. Besides the little train pulling ore carts out of the mine entrance, you can also see the office, the engineering department, the exploration department and even engineers at work. No detail has been overlooked.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Miniature Museum cost?
Admission to Miniature Museum is NT$250; NT$50; NT$30, discounted ticket NT$25, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Miniature Museum?
Miniature Museum is open 10:00–18:00, closed on Mondays.
How do I get to Miniature Museum?
Taipei Main Station MRT, Exits 4 and 5, or Taipei Main Station Underground Mall, Exit 6; about a 2-minute walk Taipei Confucius Temple: The Confucius Temple is located around Dalongdong and Hami Street. It is built in the style of ancient Chinese imperial palaces, and its colourful ceramic tiles are a hallmark of temple architecture across Taiwan. Modelled on the Quanzhou Confucius Temple, it is an “orthodox South China–style Confucius Temple.” Every year on September 28, Confucius's birthday, the temple holds a grand Confucius ceremony that is truly breathtaking.; Near Dalongdong Baoan Temple (bus stop) and Kulun Street North (bus stop) Wulai Hot Springs: Compared with Beitou Hot Springs, Wulai's waters are clearer, and it is the first choice of local Taiwanese for a soak. Wulai is also known for Atayal specialty snacks, such as wild vegetables, wild boar meat and hot spring eggs.; Take the Xindian bus from Taipei Main Station Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street: Shifen Waterfall is a famous attraction on the Pingxi Line, a branch line of the Taiwan Railway. It stands about 20 metres high and 40 metres wide, and its sheer power is awe-inspiring. It is Taiwan's largest curtain-type waterfall. Shifen Old Street is best known for the train that runs right through the middle of the street, passing in front of the shops.; The attraction lies between Dahua Station (大华) and Shifen Station on the Taiwan Railway Pingxi Line. Get off at either station and walk to the site. Taipei Arena: Taiwan's first large-scale international multi-purpose stadium. Many major sporting events and concerts are held here, making it a hub for cultural and sporting activities. It offers numerous leisure venues for visitors to enjoy.; Take the MRT to Zhongshan Memorial Hall Station (台北中山纪念馆站) and exit via Exit 5.
How long should I spend at Miniature Museum?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Miniature Museum.
Where is Miniature Museum?
Miniature Museum is in Taipei, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China. Jianguo North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City; No. 2, Section 4, Nanjing East Road, Taipei City Lin Yutang Former Residence: The former home of Lin Yutang, the great humorist, renowned writer and philosopher. Designed by architect Wang Da-hong, it blends Chinese and Western architectural styles into an elegant compound.; No. 141, Section 2, Yangde Boulevard, Shilin District, Taipei City Songshan Cultural and Creative Park: The park offers four creative strategies: the Creative Lab, Creative Cooperative, Creative Academy and Creative Showcase. It regularly hosts film shoots, short- and long-term exhibitions, seminars and lectures.
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