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West Central District, Tainan · National literature museum

National Museum of Taiwan Literature

Taiwan's national literature museum in central Tainan, with permanent and changing exhibitions on the island's writing.

White and purple opening-forum poster. Large November 1 date, 09:50–17:30, National Museum of Taiwan Literature first-floor auditorium, free participation and Mandarin interpretation are listed beside the biennial's coloured loops.

Tainan Art Biennale opening forum

Opening-forum poster: Tainan Art Museum.

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On a walk through West Central District, stop to see the languages Taiwanese writers have worked in.

The National Museum of Taiwan Literature is at No. 1 Tang Dezhang Boulevard (Zhongzheng Road), West Central District, Tainan, with free admission. It opens Tuesday–Sunday, 09:00–18:00, and is ordinarily closed Mondays; holidays can shift those days, so check the museum's notice before you go.

The literature museum in bright green and orange, beside a blue shopping trolley filled with books, pencils and stationery.

2026 Let's Fall in Literature

Image: 2026 Let's Fall in Literature graphic published by the National Museum of Taiwan Literature.

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Wide cream exhibition banner with black Chinese handwriting, a blue kite, white flowers and orange grasses.

Exhibition banner for 越境的詩心

National Museum of Taiwan Literature · Exhibition banner

Exhibition banner for 越境的詩心, with a blue kite, flowers and grasses around the handwritten title. Image: National Museum of Taiwan Literature.

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Get there

Public transport

From Tainan railway station, walk about 1.24 km; allow 20–25 minutes.

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