Must-see attractions in Tainan,
Chimei Museum
If you're planning a trip to Tainan, the Chimei Museum is a must-visit!
As the largest private museum in Asia and famous for its ancient Greek architecture and beautiful outdoor fountains, the Chimei Museum displays collections from various fields such as art and culture, natural history, and musical instruments. It is known as a museum famous not only in Taiwan but also internationally, so I highly recommend you visit!
4,000 points or more,
Western Exhibition Collection
The Chimei Museum is divided into five large exhibition halls (Art Hall, Musical Instrument Hall, Weapon Hall, Natural History Hall, and Rodin Hall), and has a collection of approximately 4,000 pieces, including various Western art pieces, various musical instruments including the world's largest collection of violins, collections related to war and weapons, and animal specimens and fossils from five continents around the world.
Exhibition halls with 5 themes
Art Museum: In the art museum, where you can see Western art, you can experience the flow of European art history, including various Western masterpieces and sculptures from the Renaissance to the modern era.
Musical Instruments Hall: Displays European classical instruments such as violins, cellos, and harps. Don't miss the history and production process of various instruments, as well as the world's largest collection of Stradivarius violins.
Weaponry Museum: You can see historical weapons from Europe and Asia, including medieval knights' armor, swords, spears, firearms, and Japanese samurai swords.
Natural History Museum: Take time to learn about the evolution of various creatures through dinosaur fossils, rare stuffed birds and mammals, minerals, and more.
Rodin Museum: Contains famous sculptures by French sculptor Auguste Rodin.
address :
Chimei Museum Chimei Museum
No. No. 66號, Section 2, Wenhua Rd, Rende District, Tainan City, Taiwan 717015
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Hours of operation:
Closed every Wednesday.
Thursday - Tuesday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
※ Operating hours may vary depending on the season, so please check the official website before visiting.
Chimei Museum