Evergreen Maritime Museum
Dedicated to maritime history and innovations throughout the world, the Evergreen Maritime Museum is a popular destination for those with an interest in all things nautical. Spread across five floors in central Taipei’s Chang Yung-Fa Charity Foundation Building, the museum showcases model ships, paintings, interactive exhibits, and more.
The basics
Open since 2008, the Evergreen Maritime Museum is one of Taipei’s most distinctive cultural attractions. Its wide-ranging collection features model boats (which represent vessels from Britain, Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and beyond), historical artifacts, artworks, and beyond. Multimedia exhibitions help bring the history alive and cater to younger visitors, while the museum’s moving Titanic exhibition includes objects once owned by passengers on the ill-fated vessel.
Given its central location near many of Taipei’s key attractions–including Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall–the Evergreen Maritime Museum is easy to explore as part of an independent day out in the capital.
Things to know before you go
- A cafe and a gift shop are on the first floor of the museum.
- The Evergreen Maritime Museum is accessible to wheelchair users and travelers with limited mobility.
- Exhibition placards are available in English, and English-language tours are available upon request.
How to get there
The Evergreen Maritime Museum is located in the Chang Yung-Fa Charity Foundation Building in central Taipei’s Zhongzheng District. If using public transport, take the MRT Red Line to NTU Hospital Station, the Red and Green Lines to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station, or use multiple local bus lines. The museum can also be reached on foot, by bike, or by car, and paid underground parking is available on site.
Trip ideas
When to get there
The Evergreen Maritime Museum is open every day except Monday, from around 9am–5pm. As the museum has both permanent displays and special exhibitions, it’s worth planning repeat visits if you have a strong interest.
Nearby Cultural Highlights
The conveniently located Evergreen Maritime Museum is just steps from many of Taipei’s other highlights. If you wish to plan a cultural day out, pair your museum visit with trips to the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the National Taiwan Museum, the Presidential Office Building, Liberty Square Arch, and many other places—all are just minutes away on foot.
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