Taipei

Established in 1997, the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan was the first dedicated museum of miniatures in Asia. It features an eclectic range of miniatures sourced from Europe and the U.S. by founder Lin Wen-ren and his wife.

Observe stars and planets through high-powered telescopes. Participate in interactive science exhibits and educational programs.

View a wide range of contemporary sculptures. Walk through outdoor exhibits and appreciate the artistic craftsmanship.

Learn about the history of coal mining in Taiwan through exhibits. Ride on a vintage coal train to experience the mine's atmosphere.

View a collection of traditional Taiwanese artifacts and art. Attend a tea ceremony and learn about local customs.

View ancient artifacts and learn about early human history. Participate in hands-on workshops to understand archaeological techniques.

The National Palace Museum is often described as the most important museum in the Chinese-speaking world. It is home to some 700,000 artifacts, of which only about 3,000 can be displayed at once. So, if you visit often enough, you can cover 8,000 years of Chinese history! In the final years of the Chinese Civil War, many of the artifacts were carried across China to Taiwan for safe-keeping.

The Pinglin Tea Museum is one of the world's largest tea museums, located in the hills of the Pinglin District in New Taipei, Taiwan.