See 690,000 pieces of priceless works of art and antiques. Trace Chinese history from the Stone Age, 8000 years ago, through dynastic rule. Skip the line with a convenient E-ticket.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Explore one of the world's most popular museums at your own pace
- See masterpieces of ancient Chinese artifacts covering 8000 years and multiple dynasties
- Enter the National Palace Museum without the fuss of lines
Full description
Take a stirring journey through art and Chinese cultural history with your skip-the-line ticket to the National Palace Museum. Skip the hassle of long lines and enjoy your visit at your own pace as you wander through the 690,000 objects in the museum’s exquisite collection.
Tiptoe through the three major town halls to see famous carving dubbed the Jadeite Cabbage, a masterful combination of the various natural colors of jade to recreate the color variations of a real head of cabbage. Learn about the Mao Gong Ding, which has inscriptions dating back to 2800 years ago and is considered to be one of the most valuable extant Chinese artifacts. Marvel at books and scrolls that date back to the 10th century, representing an invaluable swathe of Chinese history.
Includes
- Skip-the-line ticket to the National Palace Museum
- Admission ticket to the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Chiayi
- Tour guide
- Personal expense
- Locker rental fee (around 20 NTD)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Please use the QR Code for direct entry. How to get there: Take bus R30 to National Palace Museum station at Exit 1 of MRT's Shilin Station (red line).
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Free entry and no tickets needed for visitors aged 0-17
- For non-Taiwanese travelers only
- The ticket is also available for visiting the NPM Southern Branch in Chiayi (Open time: 9 AM to 5 PM, closed on Mondays) with a validity of 90 days from the day you visited the National Palace Museum.
- Free entry days: January 1, May 18, September 27, October 10, October 17
