National Museum of History
NileGuide Expert Says:
Best overview of Chinese art
Address:
49 Nan Hai Road
100 Taipei, Taiwan
Phone:
+886 2 2361 0270
NileGuide Expert tip:
Don't be confused by the name. The museum is really an art history museum rather than a true history museum.
Description:
While it may not live up to the high bar set by the National Palace Museum, the smaller collection at the National Museum of History is still well-maintained and comprehensive enough to satisfy the history buffs in your family. The museum houses two permanent collections of Huaxia artifacts and Buddhist statuary, as well as a wealth of rotating exhibitions featuring collections from single artists or from a period or style of Chinese art.
In the warmer months, visitors to the museum can stroll through the neighboring
Taipei Botanical Gardens before or after their visit.
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