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National Palace Museum
Museum in Taipei, Taiwan
About National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum, also known as Taipei Palace Museum, is a national museum headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in Beijing in 1925, the museum was re-established in Shilin, Taipei, in 1965, later expanded with a southern branch in Taibao, Chiayi, in 2015. The museum holds a permanent collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of artifacts and artworks, primarily comprising items relocated from the Beijing Palace Museum and other institutions in mainland China during the government of the Republic of China's retreat to Taiwan. Before the re-establishment of the museum in Shilin in 1965, these collections were temporarily housed in various locations across Taiwan.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about National Palace Museum
Where is National Palace Museum?
National Palace Museum is in Taiwan. The nearest city is Taipei, about 6 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near National Palace Museum?
Yes. The 3-day Taipei plan is about 7 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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