The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute’s Taipei Branch is a free museum in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District, with changing exhibitions of Taiwanese arts and crafts. Displays have included calligraphy, bamboo furniture, porcelain, Indigenous clothing and batik fibre art, with English descriptions on most exhibits. The round building draws on architecture from China’s central plains, and an exhibition documents its restoration. Head to the sixth-floor outdoor terrace for city views, then browse locally made gifts in the shop. A restaurant is on the fifth floor.
Craft on display
Exhibitions change over time and bring together work by different artists and makers. Past displays have included calligraphy, bamboo furniture, porcelain crafts, Indigenous clothing and batik fibre art. Most exhibits have descriptions in English, so you can follow the displays without relying solely on staff explanations.
The collection spans both traditional materials and contemporary design. Some works use materials associated with Indigenous communities, while other displays focus on forms such as furniture, ceramics and fibre art. Ask staff for background on an exhibit; some team members speak English and are keen to explain the work.
The building and its upper floors
The museum occupies a round building whose design draws on Chinese architecture from the central plains. An exhibition about its restoration records work to preserve the building’s legacy.
The sixth-floor outdoor terrace gives views across the city. The restaurant is on the fifth floor and serves meals throughout the day. The gift shop carries Taiwanese-made products, including items suited to giving as gifts.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is admission free?
Yes. Admission to the museum is free.
What days is the museum open?
It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and closed on Mondays.
What can you see at the museum?
Exhibitions have included calligraphy, bamboo furniture, porcelain, Indigenous clothing and batik fibre art. Displays change over time.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes. A restaurant on the fifth floor serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
