Taibao, Chiayi · Museum of Asian art
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum
Asian art in Taibao, with a lake and paths outside the galleries.
Four mandalas from the Vajravali series
Newar painters
Four mandalas from the Vajravali series, 15th century, by Newar painters working in Tibet. Loan from the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; image published by the National Palace Museum. Editorial use.
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Come by bus from the HSR for the galleries, with time left for the lake.
The galleries open Tuesday–Friday 09:00–17:00 and weekends 09:00–18:00, closing Mondays. Grounds open daily 05:00–24:00. From HSR Chiayi exit 2, take 7212 to the museum's 1st Hall shuttle stop, then continue into the building.
Crossing the Himalayas exhibition poster
Crossing the Himalayas poster, published by the National Palace Museum. Editorial use.
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Get there
Public transport
At HSR Chiayi exit 2, use the BRT platform for 7212 towards Puzi and get off at the museum's 1st Hall shuttle stop, then continue to the galleries. A taxi route is about 5 km / 12 minutes, plus waiting and the walk inside the grounds. Route 106 was suspended on September 1.
Sources
- Museum: exhibition and Himalayan Month ↗ — Works, exhibition dates, gallery and museum-published images
- Museum: October 17–18 programme ↗ — Saturday performance and numbered entry; separate Sunday activities
- Opening hours ↗ — Gallery and grounds have separate hours
- Tickets and concessions ↗ — NT$150 general admission and October 17 free entry
- Public transport to the museum ↗ — HSR exit 2, bus 7212 and suspended route 106