Taipei Fine Arts Museum
No. 181, Section 3, Zhongshan N. Road, Zhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan, 10461
The Taipei Fine Arts Museum opened in 1983 in the building that once housed the United States Defense Command. The collection highlights work by Taiwanese and international artists from the late 19th century onwards, picking up where the National Palace Museum’s collection ends.
The basics
The main collection of the museum occupies four floors, including the basement level. Besides the permanent collection, the Fine Arts Museum hosts special exhibitions throughout the year, including the prestigious Taipei Fine Arts Awards, an annual competition to recognize emerging local talent. The museum frequently exchanges collections with other international institutions, so there’s always something new to see. One way to visit TFAM is via the Blue Line route of Taipei’s hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus.
Things to know before you go
The Fine Arts Museum is a must-see for art lovers.
Book a private tour of Taipei to visit the museum with a local guide.
Be sure to download the TFAM app before your visit for an audio guide to the collection.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the museum lobby.
The museum is wheelchair accessible, and visitors can borrow wheelchairs from the first-floor service desk.
How to get there
To get to the museum by public transportation, take the MRT Red Line to Tamsui-Xinyi Station and leave through Exit 1. Follow the path through the Art Park toward the museum entrance along Zhongshan North Road.
When to get there
The museum is typically open from Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year, but it’s closed on some holidays. There's free admission on Saturday evenings. Weekday afternoons tend to be the quietest times to visit.
Taipei for art lovers
For a thorough look at Taipei’s art history, begin with a visit to the National Palace Museum, whose collection of art and artifacts dates back more than 1,000 years. Continue to the Fine Arts Museum, and finish with a stop at the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, known for showcasing rising talent in the local art scene.
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