CHIMEI Museum-You Are Where the Dream Begins
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That year, a little boy walked into a museum, and made a wish in his heart, a wish of building a museum of his dream that eventually came true after lifelong dedication. Wen-Long Shi, over 90 years old, shares his story in person, inviting you to travel back to 80 years ago, to witness "where the dream begins.”
CHIMEI Museum-A Humble Contribution from Taiwan
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The pandemic has had a huge impact on the world
The Metropolitan Museum of Art specially invited CHIMEI Museum to share the melodies of violin with people around the world and heal the hearts of the public
10 renowned violins travel through 450 years
Presenting a collection from CHIMEI Museum, Taiwan
In hope to bring warmth to the world
CHIMEI Museum 720° Virtual Reality Tour
Please see 720° VR page for details.
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No More Reservation Needed And You Will Be Good To Go !
Effective Immediately to provide a better and easier visiting experience for all visitors !
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A PEEK INTO THE CHIMEI COLLECTION: EXPLORING THE MYSTERIES OF COLOR FROM PAINTINGS
ATYPICAL AESTHETICS CLASS
HEALING WITH ART CONSERVATION
CHIMEI MUSEUM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A MAGICAL HEALING PLACE FOR MANY. STANDING IN FRONT OF A BEAUTIFUL PAINTING PROVIDES VISITORS A PEACE OF MIND, AS IF THE WORLD HAS CEASED FOR A TRANQUIL MOMENT. WHILE APPRECIATING THE PAINTING, WHAT IS TO BE RECOGNIZED IS NOT ONLY THE ARTIST'S CREATIVE INGENUITY AND YEARS OF HISTORY BEHIND THE PAINTING, BUT ALSO THE WARM CARING OF IT BY THE HANDS OF CONSERVATORS UPON ARRIVING TO THE MUSEUM.
One-of-a-kind painting restoration experiment class in Taiwan
CHIMEI Museum’s educator collaborated with its conservation team to design this one-of-a-kind aesthetic course. With this hands-on practice of art restoration project, you will be allured into the world of conservation. When you visit the museum after this class, you will be able to appreciate paintings from a different perspective.
Take a peek at an interesting Conservation Case at CHIMEI Museum
Hidden secrets are unveiled when the conservators and researchers at CHIMEI Museum explore the past history of the paintings, understand the current physical state of them through scientific examination, and further tailor a restoration plan. Let’s share some of the secrets we discovered while examining these paintings.
Coloring experience can also be utilized in daily life
The observation skills and coloring technique developed in the course can also be used in our daily life or home repairs, such as make-up, wall painting, paint peeling, furniture fading, etc., subverting your imagination with restorations that can be applied into our daily life!
Sense of Healing & Achievement
There are many ways of healing, one of which is through hands-on practice and self-talk. The process of focusing on the practice itself is extremely stress-relieving. After repairing the defective painting, you will not only get a sense of accomplishment, but also be able to bring home a unique decorative frame that is uniquely yours.
*Online reservation in Mandarin Only*
On Art Conservation
The permanent exhibition of the CHIMEI Museum installed an interactive section with the theme of “On Art Conservation” and reveals the entire restoration process of The Mandolin Player.
An interactive section, “On Art Conservation,” reveals the entire restoration process of The Mandolin Player.
Visitors are encouraged to flip the information boards.
TripAdvisor 2019 CERTIFICATE of EXCELLENCE
TripAdvisor 2018 CERTIFICATE of EXCELLENCE
TripAdvisor 2017 Travelers' Choice - Top 25 Museums - Asia
720° Virtual Reality Tour
In order to allow more people to see CHIMEI Museum’s collection and to implement CHIMEI Museum Founder Shi Wen-Long’s spirit of “sharing;” the museum authorized Google Street View to make Google panoramic shots throughout the museum and park. Visit the museum through online application and view the places where tourists on foot could not even reach !
Welcome to 720° Virtual Reality Tour
It is suggested to use the full screen for the best result.
Full Screen (Click the link to get the full screen)
Natural History & Fossils
https://goo.gl/maps/LVs5xoxhpFN2 (Full Screen)
Arms & Armour
https://goo.gl/maps/s4WoAiqiB1y (Full Screen)
Rodin Gallery
https://goo.gl/maps/VUevsoQXNCu (Full Screen)
Fine Arts
https://goo.gl/maps/iRYMgbeE1Ft (Full Screen)
Musical Instruments
https://goo.gl/maps/nr226Wa5Giq (Full Screen)
Musical Instruments
https://goo.gl/maps/UNLVi5eonno (Full Screen)
How to experience 720° Virtual Reality Tour?
Download the Google Street View App and view through Cardboard VR and enjoy the tour as if your presence is at the museum. (This virtual reality tour has no subtitles)
Why are some parts of the image blurry?
Some parts of the collection in the museum are still within the copyright protection period, hence the images are not able to publicize on the internet.
Publicized Google Street View does not mean the museum is opened for photography in the permanent exhibition galleries.
The reason for CHIMEI Museum to restrain people from taking photographs inside the permanent exhibition gallery is to maintain quality touring experiences and safety to all visitors. Many items on display are not covered with protective glasses in order to bring closeness to the public. It is the management team’s responsibility to prevent injuries of the visitors and damages to the collections. The Google Street View Service allows visitors to enjoy free visual tours of the CHIMEI Museum any time of the day at your convenience and in efforts to fulfill those who wish to take photographs inside the museum.
Opening Hours
9:30 – 17:30
Closed on
1. Wednesdays (Except Jan 25, 2023)
2. Lunar New Year's Eve (Jan 21, 2023)
3. Other dates announced by the Museum
Tickets
| General Admission NT$ 200 |
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Discount Ticket
NT$ 150 |
- Available for students from age 7 to 22
- Senior citizens aged 65 and above
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| Free Admission (Ticket required) |
- Tainan residents (with a valid ID)
- Children aged 6 and under
- Persons with a valid handicap certificate and one companion visiting together
- Students holding Tainan City Student ID
- Tour guides holding identification passes issued by Tourism Bureau, M.O.T.C. Republic of China, Taiwan
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To ensure a safe, enjoyable museum experience for all visitors, please be sure to comply with the following regulations：
01. All 80+ visitor groups must complete reservation forms prior to arrival. For forms in Mandarin please click here.
02. Smoking is not allowed in all Museum areas.
03. Visitors are prohibited from bringing pets (excluding guide dogs).
04. For safety concerns, skateboards, baby walkers or bicycles are not allowed inside the Museum.
05. To preserve and protect the collection items, all exhibitions are kept in low temperature.Please bring a jacket or extra clothing subject to personal needs. CHIMEI Museum reserves the right to refuse admission to visitors who are wearing improper clothing (including flip-flops and roller skates).
06. No stick umbrellas and any objects larger than A3 size inside the Museum. Please deposit them before entering the Museum.
07. No eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum, betel nut, or alcohol inside the Museum.
08. Photography
- Photography is now permitted inside the Museum (on trial). Please refrain from using selfie sticks and tripods, and no flashlights or filming in the exhibition.
- Visitors may take photographs only for personal use and non-commercial purposes only. No group photography, pre-wedding shooting, photo-outing, cosplay, graduation photos, photography lecturing or other kinds of photography that may impact the safety or order inside the Museum.
- Please do not take photos at photography restricted areas or of exhibits, and respect intellectual property of others.
- Please do not cross the safety lines while taking photos. Please beware of your personal safety and do not cause risk, annoyance or disturbance to other visitors, collections or properties.
- Our staff is not responsible for providing photo services.
- Please refrain from livestreaming in the museum.
**For Outdoor photography, please apply in advance. For more details in Mandarin please click
here.
09. CHIMEI Museum reserves the right to refuse admission to visitors who violate visiting regulations or are behaving in dangers to the exhibits.
10. Above regulations are subject to change, please refer to the onsite bulletin board. Any violation to the Museum Regulations which caused damage to the collections, properties or other people, the Museum reserves the right to claim.
Kind reminders：
To preserve and protect the collection items, all exhibitions are kept in low temperature; please bring a jacket or extra clothing subject to personal needs.
To echo energy and carbon saving, and to protect the planet, all visitors are encouraged to bring reusable cups to the Museum.
Refunds
| Purchased On-Site |
- Unused and unexpired Same-day tickets, please go to ticket counter for refunds.
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| ibon Machines |
- Tickets purchased from ibon machines cannot be refund at the museum counter.
- 10% processing fee and other related fees occurred will apply upon refund
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| Other Ticket Offices |
- Please go through the original purchased ticket office for refunds (Not valid when exchange has been made)
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Please email for further inquiries cmm@chimeimuseum.org
1. By car, on National Freeways：
Freeway No.1 (Sun Yat-sen Freeway) or No.3 (Formosan Freeway) → onto Taiwan Provincial Expressway No.86 (west to Tainan) → continue for approximately 5 km → connect onto Taiwan Provincial Highway No.1 (to downtown Tainan) → arriving CHIMEI Museum (Tainan Metropolitan Park).
2. By car, on Provincial Highways：
(1) Provincial Highway No.1 (342 km marker) → arriving CHIMEI Museum (Tainan Metropolitan Park).
(2) Provincial Highway No.17 onto Expressway No.86 to Tainan → go 5 km east and exit at Tainan interchange → connect to Provincial Highway No. 1 (approximately 700 meters to downtown Tainan direction) → CHIMEI Museum is on your right.
3. By Train, Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA)：
Get off at Bao’an Station：
(1) On foot：
After exiting Bao’an Station, turn right onto Wenxian Road →head straight for 600 meters, CHIMEI Museum parking lot (P4) is on your left → follow the pedestrian crossing through the parking lot to the Museum (approximately 700 meters).
(2) By bus：
After exiting Bao’an Station, go to Bao’an Bus Station across from it, take bus Red 3 or bus Red 4 → get off at the Tainan Metropolitan Park stop.
(3) By taxi：
The taxi ride to CHIMEI Museum will take around 5 minutes, and costs approximately NT$100.
4. By Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) train：
Get off at Tainan Station：
(1) The taxi ride to CHIMEI Museum is approximately 15 minutes and costs NT$300.
(2) Take HSR Shuttle Bus H31 (Tainan City Government route) → Get off at the Tainan Metropolitan Park stop.
(3) Transfer to Taiwan Railway TRA (Shalun Line to Bao’an Station).
After getting off at Bao’an Station：
● On foot：
After exiting Bao’an Station, turn right onto Wenxian Road →head straight for 600 meters, CHIMEI Museum parking lot (P4) is on your right → follow the pedestrian crossing through the parking lot to the Museum (approximately 700 meters).
● By bus：
After exiting Bao’an Station, you will see Bao’an Bus Station across from it, take bus Red 3 or bus Red 4 → get off at the Tainan Metropolitan Park stop.
● By taxi：
The taxi ride to CHIMEI Museum will take around 5 minutes, and costs approximately NT$100.
5. From the Airport：
From Tainan Airport → take bus No.5 or Red 3 → get off at the Tainan Metropolitan Park stop (approximately 2 km from the Airport).
Paid Parking Lot Fees
- 【P1 South Parking Lot】Coaches and Cars
- 【P2 North Parking Lot】Cars
- 【P3 Wenhua Parking Lot】Motorbikes
- 【P4 Wenshian Parking Lot】Cars, Motorbikes, Bicycles
- Fees for Cars and Coaches chrage by Hour with Maximun Fee Per Day as indicated below
- Charges start 00:00 daily
Fees：
First hour NT$30, less than 1 hour will be counted as 1 hour parking
From second hour, every 30 mins NT$15, less than 30 mins will be counted as 30 mins parking
Maximun Fee Per Day: NT$180
Coaches:
First hour NT$80, less than 1 hour will be counted as 1 hour parking
From second hour, every 30 mins NT$40, less than 30 mins will be counted as 30 mins parking
Maximun Fee Per Day: NT$200
Weekend Charges :
Cars:
First hour NT$40, less than 1 hour will be counted as 1 hour parking
From second hour, every 30 mins NT$20, less than 30 mins will be counted as 30 mins parking
Maximun Fee Per Day: NT$240
Coaches:
First hour NT$100, less than 1 hour will be counted as 1 hour parking
From second hour, every 30 mins NT$50, less than 30 mins will be counted as 30 mins parking
Maximun Fee Per Day: NT$300
※ Tesla Charging Station：
- There are 8 Tesla Charging Station at P2 North Parking Lot, for details in Mandarin please Click Here.
Accessibility
CHIMEI Museum is dedicated to promoting the knowledge of Western classical arts, natural and human cultures. It is to bring arts and culture close to people and to implement "A Museum for All" as the founding essence by Wen-Long Shi. The museum aims to create a barrier-free environment and to promote the concept of “Art as Life and Life as Art.” Friendly services and shared resources to all disabled groups are provided for their convenient access to the museum.
Accessibility Services
- Facilities：The Museum has accessible parking spaces, ramps, elevators, restrooms and wheelchairs for rental
- Tickets：Free for persons with a valid handicap certificate and one companion visitor (Valid only when entering together)
- Audio Guide：Persons with a valid handicap certificate may enjoy free audio guide provided by the museum
- Parking：Free（Persons with a valid handicap certificate can obtain free parking from the security officers）
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Disabled Group
Please contact the museum 2 weeks prior to your visit for further assistance.
/ Applicable to Groups Only
Government registered public and private non-profit organizations and social entities that are primarily servicing disabled groups.
/ Service Hours
Museum open days 9:30～11:30, 14:00~16:00
- By reservation only, the museum will prioritize according to the application time as well as the availability of on-site service staff.
- Please do kindly submit application 2 weeks prior to the visiting date, service might not be available within 2 weeks to the visiting date.
Please contact us for any accessibility inquiries.
heidiyo@chimeimuseum.org
Fax：06-266-0848 About CHIMEI Arts Award
The Angel of Glory is an imitating work of French sculptor Louis Ernest BARRIAS (1841-1905),
An Allegory of Fame, by Founder Wen-Long Shi.
The founder of this award, Chairman Wen-Long Shi, hopes the event will continue passing the torch to the next generations, allowing CHIMEI to be the driving force in the promotion of art in Taiwan. With the help of the CHIMEI Arts Award, these Taiwanese young artists can reduce the pressure of economic burden and devote their time and efforts into creation, and be the spreading seeds that bring art into people's lives.
Each year, the event invites experts from the academic fields, senior artists and musicians from the industries, to jointly select the ones that are the promising future stars.
Past winners often express their gratitude to the CHIMEI Culture Foundation for the prize that had greatly helped and encouraged their creative careers. Each art prize winner will have a piece of their entry artwork chosen by CHIMEI Museum as its permanent collection; and the winners of the music prize will have the opportunity to perform at the CHIMEI Hall.
CHIMEI Arts Award Trophy – The Angel of Glory
Artist / Wen-Long Shi
Concept of the Trophy :
The Angel of Glory, with laurel on the left hand to crown and bugle horn on the right, symbolizes honor and glory.
- Founder Shi uses this trophy to encourage all winners to fight for honor and to preserve art.
35th CHIMEI Arts Award Winners
Name arranged in the order of submission
Fine Art
Oil Painting：Pin-Chieh Lin, Zheng-Rong Liu
Sculpture：Shu-Cheng Liu, Wei-Chung Pan
Music
Piano：Kai-Min Chang
Strings：I-Hao Cheng, Yu-Ping Tsai, Yung-Tzu Wang
Woodwinds：Yung-Yuan Chiang
Vocal：Wen-I Tseng
Congratulations to all winners !
34th CHIMEI Arts Award Winners
Name arranged in the order of submission
Fine Art
Oil Painting：Ting-Ru Lin, Chun Yen, Chi-Jiun Wen
Sculpture：Wen-Ching Yu
Music
Piano：Szu-Yu Su
Strings：Eric Tsai, Chih-Ta Chen, Tzu-Shao Chao
Woodwinds：Yu-Hsin Su
Vocal：Wen-I Tseng
Congratulations to all winners !
33rd CHIMEI Arts Award Winners
Name arranged in the order of submission
Fine Art
Oil Painting：Yi-Chen Chiu, Yu-Sheng Yang, Zin-Ting Shin
Sculpture：Jui-Hsiang Hung
Music
Piano：Yi-Hui Wu
Strings：En-Chun Lin, Chih-En Kuo, Ya-Chun Yang
Woodwinds：Yung-Yuan Chiang
Vocal：Kuan-Ming Chen
Congratulations to all winners !
32nd CHIMEI Arts Award Winners
Name arranged in the order of submission
Fine Art
Oil Painting：Shan-Wen Hu, Chun-Chieh Huang
Sculpture：Jian-Ting Lin
Music
Piano：Yun Lu
Strings：En-Chun Lin, Ming-Yu Hsu, Ya-Chun Yang
Woodwinds：Yu-Ting Cheng
Vocal：Ya-Chung Huang
Congratulations to all winners !
31st CHIMEI Arts Award Winners
Name arranged in the order of submission
Fine Art
Oil Painting：Chun-Chieh Huang, Da-Wei Chuang
Sculpture：Ho-Cheng Chen, Yu-Wei Kao
Music
Piano：Shan-Chi Hsu
Strings：Cheng Liang, Ming-Yu Hsu
Woodwinds：Yu-Hsin Su
Vocal：Ya-Chung Huang
30th CHIMEI Arts Award Winners
Name arranged in the order of submission
Figurative Art
Oil Painting：Ting-Ru Lin, Yi-Tze Wu
Sculpture：Shi-Wei Dai, Wan-Ting Shen
Music
Piano：Not awarded
Woodwinds：Fu-Chi Wang
Strings：I-Jung Huang, I-Hao Cheng, Pin-Jyun Chen
Vocal：Not awarded
News
Winner of the 9th and 10th CHIMEI Arts Award Chin-Hsien Lin, a faculty professor in the Department of Fine Art at the National Taichung University of Education, was recently awarded 3rd place at the 20th anniversary International Portrait Competition by the Portrait Society of America.
Congratulations to Professor Lin !
Awarded Artwork : Shuan's Silence
Chin Hsien Lin
Shuan's Silence
20.9 x 17.9 in
Oil on canvas
“My museum serves only one purpose : to exist for the public.”
─ CHIMEI Group Founder Wen-Long Shi
Founder of the CHIMEI Group, Mr. Wen-Long Shi, was very fond of his childhood visits to a local museum that he was inspired to build a museum for everyone to enjoy. The museum was first established and housed in the administration building of the CHIMEI Corporation in 1992, relocated to the Tainan Metropolitan Park in 2014, and reopened in 2015. The museum is here so that people of all ages and social backgrounds can have easy access to Western culture and arts without having to travel abroad.
The collection at CHIMEI Museum consists mainly of Western art, musical instruments, arms and armour, animal taxidermy and fossils, exhibiting approximately 4000 items, which is about one-third of the complete CHIMEI collection. Founder Shi expressed that, “Good works of art are not to be kept just for oneself to enjoy, but to be shared with the public; and a good collection should not reflect just the collector’s personal tastes, but to tailor to common tastes and have enough varieties for everyone to find something to enjoy and appreciate.”
Fine Arts
Displays paintings from 13th to 20th century, illustrating the evolution of Western Art history.
Rodin Gallery
Assembles artworks of Rodin, his teachers, contemporaries, and assistants, presenting artistic environment at the time of Rodin.
Natural History & Fossils
Displays animal taxidermy and fossils from all five continents, exhibiting the evolution and variety of nature.
Musical Instruments - The Violin Exhibit Room
Displays selected masterpieces from the famous CHIMEI violin collection of various family lines and regions of violin makers.
Musical Instruments
Demonstrates diversity and advancement of musical instruments in various cultures through folk musical instruments, mechanical musical instruments, and our highly appraised “Walk-in Orchestra.”
Sculpture Halls
Displays sculptures from Ancient Greco-Roman Period to 20th century, presenting the chronology of history in view.
Arms & Armour
Exhibits arms and armour to show the advancement of technology and determining winning factors in critical battles.
Past Event
2023 CHIMEI MUSEUM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
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Past Event
2022 CHIMEI MUSEUM
CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
JOYFUL CHRISTMAS PARTY
CHRISTMAS PARTY X EUROPEAN STYLE MARKET X GRAND BALL X MUSIC FEAST X OUTDOOR MOVIES
The most anticipated Christmas Weekend event at the end of 2022 is coming soon!
Come and join us at the CHIMEI Museum for the “Christmas Weekend – A Joyful Christmas Party”.
Follow the sound of the trumpet to welcome Santa! In accordance with the CHIMEI Museum's 30th anniversary special exhibition Icons & Identities: Masterpieces of Portraiture, this year once again celebrates the British theme where the diversity of Great Britain is displayed. Walk along a U.K. flagged aisle in a classic Christmas market, or pay a visit to the portrait exhibition Icons & Identities: Masterpieces of Portraiture hosting several pieces of British national treasures, which is a "once in a lifetime opportunity”. Even better, come see a rare performance on a world- famous violin from the U.K., or sit on the lawn and feel the warmth and prepare to be moved by great film. Don't miss the annual Grand Ball, featuring British music you must have heard before. Over 25 performances daily, from day to night! Invite your family and friends to come and create memories of your annual gathering here.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates：2022/12/17(Sat)、12/18(Sun)、12/24(Sat)、12/25(Sun) , a total of 4 days
Opening Hours（Tickets required）
Outdoor Park 9:30-22:00
Indoor Space 9:30-21:30
Christmas Market and Activities Hours：14:00-22:00
Location：CHIMEI Museum（Outdoor and Indoor）
Ticketing
Advance tickets: All 7-ELEVEN ibon ticketing system and Klook online booking platform
Same Day tickets: CHIMEI Museum 9: 30-20: 30
※ For the ticket price, please refer to the ticket purchase information below
Entry to the following events:
★British Christmas party, a must-see annual event
★Santa Claus and British soldiers parade. Let’s dance together and have fun!
★European style classic Christmas markets with an assortment of delicacies
★An outdoor theater playing must-see blockbusters for families with children to enjoy
★25 shows per day with a variety of splendid performances
★Christmas Grand Ball, the annual dance festival
★Permanent exhibition CHIMEI Portrait Collection is highly recommended. The famous violin from Britain will make its stage debut.
★The current special exhibition Icons & Identities: Masterpieces of Portraiture exhibition hosts a rich collection of British national treasures. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (To maintain the quality of visits, additional exhibition tickets must be purchased for $100)
A sequel to "The Myth of Allegories", The Real-Life Game series II "Posterity of God Pan"(*In Mandarin Only*) is now available for sale !
Early bird ticket sale starts Today !
Early bird offer of NT$1,800 for groups of 3 to 6 people !
(Original Price NT$1,980)
Ongoing Event
With a 20-plus-year tradition in the promotion of art education, CHIMEI Museum presents several new features in the way it exhibits and promotes education by means of an important painting in its collection, Four Allegories of Music, in the hopes of satisfying its visitors’ expectations of a modern museum.
The Real-Life Game "The Myth of Allegories" *In Mandarin Only*
Do you like the excitement of adventures ?
Looking forward to the bonding experience of teamwork ?
CHIMEI Museum X Real-Life Game X Adventures
│ The Myth of Allegories │
Decoding like the world of Da Vinci Code
A brand new exhibition experience allows to you play while visiting !
Secret letter, Conspiracy, Treasure
One hundred years of entanglement, will you be able to retreat from it ?
12 sets of missions to discover the wonderful collections of
CHIMEI Museum
Obtaining knowledge while playing games !
Sketch in The Gallery :
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When: Museum Opening Hours
Where: CHIMEI Museum - All Galleries
Who: Everyone who enjoys sketching !
Fee: Free to all Permanent-Exhibition-Ticket holders
Friendly reminder:
- In order to maintain the safety of the exhibits, only pencils and sketch papers within the A3 size (30 x 42 cm) can be used in the exhibition hall, and you can bring your own portable easels and scouting chairs.
- When sketching, please pay attention to visitors around you and keep your belongings neat and close to you.
- It is necessary to maintain a proper distance from the collection to avoid weighing on the pedestal, or climbing or crossing the fence to prevent danger.
- When the number of crowds at the exhibition site caused congestion, please cooperate with the museum staff to move the sketch position.
- If you have a lot of pencil powder or eraser chips from sketching, please help keep the environment clean and beautiful.
- If you have a large baggage, please store it at the locker or service desk to help you work at ease.
Past Event
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***Passed***CHIMEI Museum Real-Life Game
【Nighttime Special】
The One and Only this Winter Vacation
Make your own “Night at the Museum” come true
Have you ever thought about solving riddles and going on an adventure in a museum during nighttime?
After the summer 2020, CHIMEI Museum launched nighttime special for The Myth of Allegories again this winter break.
Experience your unforgettable “night at the museum” by spending the night in CHIMEI Museum and solving real-life riddles and real interactive games!
Feature 1: It contains 12 missions to be accomplished in the real-life game about the marvellous collections in CHIMEI Museum. Learn as you play! ***In Mandarin***
As a member of “the Six”, the treasure hunters in the game, you have been appointed by an appraiser to investigate the famous painting Four Allegories of Music during nighttime at CHIMEI Museum. Unexpectedly, you discover a surprising secret behind the masterpiece!
In order to find out the truth, you have to scour the galleries for clues. By making good use of your cellphones, props and the artworks, you are able to piece together The Myth of Allegories sophisticatedly planned by ancestors a century ago and find the legendary treasure!
Feature 2: Additional real interactive games with staff ***In Mandarin***
Beside the real-life game, there will be some museum staff who need your help in the exhibition galleries. Players can earn points after completing the games successfully.
Feature 3: noctivagant tour in the museum’s terrance garden
At the terrance garden that is not open to public normally, you can feast your eyes on Angel of Glory and the architecture within a short distance, overlook the Muse Plaza and gaze the scenery of the suburban Tainan… realizing how beautiful the night could be in the museum!
Feature 4: sleepover in museum
Before going to bed, you can choose from the exhibition galleries ( Arms & Armour, Animals or Rodin gallery) to pass the once in a lifetime night with the wax status of Roman soldier, the polar bear specimen or the Thinker.
Event Information
Time:
2021/01/30 (Sat) 16:00 to 9:00 the next day. Inscriptions open from 12:00 pm 1/8 (Fri).
Location:
CHIMEI Museum Permanent exhibition galleries
Eligibility:
Age 18+
Quota:
60 people in total (6 per group, to be distributed on site)
Fee:
NT$3,000 dollars per person (includes tickets for the permanent exhibitions, the Real-Life Game : The Myth of Allegories, museum sleepover, catering and insurance)
Attention:
1. Players must prepare their own:
- face masks, fully charges smartphones with internet connection. (Earphones and power banks are recommended.)
- sleeping materials (ex: sleeping bags, earplugs, blindfolds, etc.), warm clothing and simple toiletries (ex: tooth brushes, towels, toothpaste).
- Basic camping sleeping pad will be provided. Shower services will not be provided.
2. We provide catering: dinner, night snacks and breakfast. You may bring your own food and eat in designated areas.
3. We will not be giving refunds should players decide to abort in the middle of the activity.
4. Should the Tainan city announce closures of school and offices in the event of force majeure or other similar conditions such as typhoons, the activity will be cancelled and not postponed, players will get full refunds without prior notice.
Check-in site: Brescia Hall
Schedule
First Day:
16:30～17:00 Check in and dine
17:00～17:30 Introduction
17:30～22:00 The Myth of Allegories
22:00～22:30 Explanation of the game
22:30～23:00 Night tour on terrance garden
23:00～23:30 Wash up (without shower service)
23:30～07:00 Sleepover in museum
Second Day:
07:00～08:00 Wake up, wash up and pack up
08:00～09:00 Breakfast and award ceremony
09:00 Home sweet home
Past Event
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Here Comes Santa Claus！
Christmas Market X Christmas Dance X
Outdoor Christmas Movies X
Cruising Through International Collection
2020 is a special year. The pandemic has affected the entire world and changed many people’s lives. At the end of the year, CHIMEI Museum invites adults and youngsters alike to attend “CHIMEI Museum Christmas Weekend,” so that everyone can spend a hopeful and heartwarming Christmas with Santa Claus and feel the unique European style as well as strong holiday atmosphere without going abroad!
This year, the theme of CHIMEI Museum Christmas Weekend will be “Here Comes Santa Claus!” Santa Claus brings hopes that gives you a joyous holiday experience. He will invite you to dance and laugh happily on the annual plaza Christmas ball. The Star of Bethlehem will be placed on the top of the Happiness Christmas Tree every year, representing hopes and blessings. The classic Christmas market not only fulfills everyone’s appetite, but also creates a cozy holiday atmosphere. Besides, we will be presenting outdoor Christmas movies for the first time, allowing every attendant to relax and enjoy classic festive movies on the vast lawn.
As for indoor exhibition, we choose “hope” as the main theme, and specially select precious collections around the world that represent hope. Each of them bears touching stories and the spirit of persistence, including three “violins of hope” that supported their owners through the hardest time of their lives. We also boast the parent-child group’s favorite, the brand new temporary exhibition: Origami Universe II: Pop-Up Wonders. The artworks and interactive spaces created by eight groups of artists at home and abroad will expand your vision and make your trip pleasurable.
Event Information
Date：2020/12/12(Sat)、12/13(Sun)、12/19(Sat)、12/20(Sun)
Time: 14:00-22:00
Ticketing Hours: 9:30-20:30
Park Opening Hours: 9:30-22:00 (Ticket required)
Museum Opening Hours: 9:30-21:30
Venue：CHIMEI Museum Outdoor Park & Museum Galleries
Finding Hope | Finding Dance Partner | European Christmas
The event admission is by ticket, including the followings:
★ “Here Comes Santa Claus!" event series
★ Festive exotic Christmas market
★ Charming and exquisite concert
★ Christmas style dance performance
★ Annual Christmas ball at the plaza
★ Cheerful outdoor Christmas movies
★ Other Christmas Weekend event series
★ Visit the permanent exhibitions and the temporary exhibition: Origami Universe II: Pop-Up Wonders
★ Christmas Tree Light Show ★
19:00 Muse Plaza
20:00 Muse Plaza
21:00 Muse Plaza
★ Classic Christmas Market ★
The Christmas market with strong festive atmosphere is filled with all kinds of Christmas delicacies. Mulled wine and hot chocolate that you shouldn’t miss, sweet cinnamon rolls, and European style pizza baked in a wood-fired oven can all be found in the market! In addition, pick a Christmas gift for yourself and your friends, bring some delicious food, and enjoy a happy Christmas feast and gift exchange on the lawn!
Christmas Market 14:00-22:00
★ Here Comes Santa Claus! ★
2020 is a special year that needs more love and courage, let Santa Claus bring us hope and laughter! This year, Santa Claus and his friends gather together at CHIMEI Museum to have fun with everyone. Guess how many friends of the Santa Claus will show up? Every character has his own personality and preferences! You are welcomed to dress up and come here to dance and take photos with Santa Claus and his friends!
14:30-14:35 | Dance with Santa Claus! (Museum Lobby)
14:40-14:50 | Take a Photo with Santa Claus! (Muse Plaza)
16:30-16:45 | Take a Photo with Santa Claus! (Outdoor Parks)
18:30-18:45 | Plaza Christmas
Ball (Muse Plaza)
21:05-21:20 | Take a Photo with Santa Claus! (Muse Plaza)
★ Magnificent Music Feast ★
Professional and amazing music performances will be arranged in the museum lobby. Christmas-themed music performed by string orchestras, woodwind ensembles, jazz bands, and many more. It will give you an enriching experience throughout the day!
12/12 (Sat)
15:30-16:30 Tainan Youth and Civic Symphony Orchestra (Lobby)
19:30-20:30 Pipe Organ Performance/Professor Shu-Na Lin
(2F Musical Instruments Gallery)
20:45-21:00 String Quartet (1F Sculpture Hall)
12/13 (Sun)
16:30-17:30 TNNUA Percussion (Museum Lobby)
19:00-19:30 Pipe Organ Performance/Professor Shu-Na Lin
(2F Musical Instruments Gallery)
19:30-20:30 KoSwing Big Band (Museum Lobby)
20:45-21:00 String Quartet (1F Sculpture Hall)
12/19 (Sat)
15:30-16:20 CHIMEI Arts Award — Piano/Peter Fang (Museum Lobby)
16:30-17:30 CHIMEI Arts Award — Clarinet/Yen-Liang Lin (Museum Lobby)
19:00-19:30 Pipe Organ Performance/Professor Shu-Na Lin
(2F Musical Instruments Gallery)
20:45-21:00 String Quartet (1F Sculpture Hall)
12/20 (Sun)
15:30-16:30 Tainan Municipal Fu Hsing Primary School String Orchestra (Museum Lobby)
19:00-19:30 Pipe Organ Performance/Professor Shu-Na Lin
(2F Musical Instruments Gallery)
19:30-20:30 Impulse Response: Jazz Trio (Museum Lobby)
20:45-21:00 String Quartet (1F Sculpture Hall)
★ Joyous Christmas Dance Party ★
You must remember the wonderful memories of dancing in the Muse Plaza last year! This year, in the new version of the Christmas Dance Party, we use retro classic dance music to make everyone enjoy the dance more! Before the dance, let’s learn the moves together, and enjoy a warm and unique Christmas dance party under the dazzling Christmas tree!
14:30-14:35 | Dance with Santa Claus! (Museum Lobby)
18:15-18:30 | Christmas Dance Tutorial (Muse Plaza)
18:30-18:45 | Plaza Christmas
Ball (Muse Plaza)
Dance Performance and Interaction at Museum Lobby
12/12(Sat)
17:00-17:30 | OA Studio-Christmas Street Dance Party
17:45-18:00 | Christmas Swing Dance Party
12/13(Sun)
15:30-16:00 | OA Studio-Christmas Street Dance Party
17:45-18:00 | Christmas Swing Dance Party
12/19(Sat)
17:00-17:30 | Christmas Swing Dance Party
17:45-18:00 | OA Studio-Christmas Street Dance Party
12/20(Sun)
15:30-16:00 | OA Studio-Christmas Street Dance Party
17:45-18:00 | Christmas Swing Dance Party
★ Outdoor Christmas Movies ★
12/12(Sat)
18:00 | Frozen
20:00 | Last Christmas
12/13(Sun)
18:00 | The Grinch
20:00 | Sleepless in Seattle
12/19(Sat)
18:00 | Frozen 2
20:00 | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
12/20(Sun)
18:00 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
20:00 | The Santa Claus
Past Events
Please see CHIMEI Music Festival page for details.
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Topic：CHEN Jun-Hwa Artwork Presentation *In Mandarin Only
Time：2020/10/25(Sun)13:30～16:00
Artist：CHEN Jun-Hwa
Location：Tainan Metropolitan Park Management Center – Art Corner
Target：General Public
Fee：Free
【COVID-19 Prevention Measures】
◆ Those with a body temperature of 37.5°C and above/or refuse to cooperate with body temporature measures will not be permitted entering.
◆ Wearing a face mask is required during the entire presentation
Past Events
CHIMEI Museum: Real-Life Game
Nighttime Special ***In Mandarin***
Make 'A Night at the Museum' Come True !
First Run: 8/1 (Sat) 17:00 ~ 8/2 (Sun) 09:00
Addition: 8/7 (Fri) 17:00 ~ 8/8 (Sun) 09:00
Second Run: 8/15 (Sat) 17:00 ~ 8/16 (Sun) 09:00
CHIMEI Museum: The Myth of Allegories [Nighttime Special]
Have you ever thought about solving riddles and going on an adventure in a museum during nighttime?
CHIMEI Museum brings you the nighttime only Real-Life Game : The Myth of Allegories in midsummer 2020!
For the first time, you will be solving riddles, having live interaction with the museum staff, and spending a night at the museum. You are in for an unforgettable experience!
Feature 1: Learn as you play—Accomplish all 12 missions and discover the secrets of CHIMEI’s collection! ***In Mandarin***
In the game, you will become a member of “the Six” treasure hunting squad, accept the request of the appraiser, and investigate the famous painting
Four Allegories of Music in CHIMEI Museum. You will find unexpected secrets behind the masterpiece!
To find out the truth, you have to scour the galleries for clues. By making good use of your cellphones, props and the artworks, you will finally be able to piece together the Myth of Alleg
ories from a century ago and find the long-lost treasure!
Feature 2: Live interaction with the museum staff ***In Mandarin***
Besides Real-Life Game, there will be museum staff who requires your assistance in the galleries. Once you accomplish the mission, you will receive game points.
Feature 3: Spectacular night view on the terrace garden
For the first time, you will have access to our terrace garden, where you will be able to appreciate
Angel of Glory and the museum up close, look down at Muse Plaza, and have a spectacular view of the Tainan suburbs…never do you know that the night sky from the museum garden can be so magical!
Feature 4: Spend the night in the museum
Before going to sleep, you may choose from one of the three galleries to spend the night in: Natural History and Fossils gallery, Arms and Armor Gallery, and Rodin Gallery. Who would you like to spend your unforgettable night with? A brave Roman warrior, an intimidating polar bear, or
The Thinker?
Information
Time
First Run:
2020/08/01 (Sat) 16:30~8/02 (Sun) 9:00
Additional Run:
2020/08/07 (Fri) 16:30~8/08 (Sau) 9:00
Second Run:
2020/08/15 (Sat) 16:30~ 2020/08/16 (Sun) 9:00
Location
CHIMEI Museum Permanent exhibition galleries
Eligibility: Age 18+
Quota: 48 people per session (6 in one group, to be decided on site)
Fee: 3000 N.T. dollar/ per person (includes tickets for the permanent exhibitions, the Real-Life Game : The Myth of Allegories, museum sleepover, catering and insurance)
Important tips:
- For the sleepover, please bring your own sleeping bag, warm clothing, simple toiletries (ex: tooth brushes, towels, toothpaste). Shower services will not be provided.
- We provide catering: dinner, night snacks and breakfast. You may bring your own food and eat in designated areas.
- Players need to bring fully-charged cell-phones and have their own internet access. (we recommend you bring back-up earphones and portable power chargers.)
- We will not be giving refunds should players decide to abort in the middle of the activity.
Should the Tainan city announce closures of school and offices in the event of force majeure or other similar conditions such as typhoons, the activity will be cancelled and not postponed, players will get full refunds without prior notice.
Check-in site: Café Cremona
Schedule
16:30～17:00 Check in and catering
17:00～17:30 Introduction and group division
17:30～22:00 The Myth of Allegories
22:00～22:30 The Myth explained
22:30～23:00 Night view on the top-floor garden
23:00～23:30 Wash up
23:30～07:00 Sleepover at the museum
07:00～08:00 Wake up, wash up and packing
08:00～09:00 Breakfast and award ceremony
09:00 Home sweet home
CHIMEI Museum 【Petit Little Intern in the House】***In Mandarin Only***
Explore the secrets of the museum!
Wow! What a huge elevator!
How to install ceiling painting?
Let
’s learn to examine the paintings!
“CHIMEI Behind-the-Scene” is CHIMEI Museum
’s first summer break series event for children, which focuses
mainly on learning knowledge of paintings and sculptures.
With the curiosity to explore, this event can cultivate your kid
’s sense of beauty. We guarantee to offer them an impressive summer break.
CHIMEI Museum 【Petit Little Intern in the House】-- Explore the secrets of the museum!
For the first time, the exhibition
’s behind-the-scene will be disclosed in front of you!
How to hang paintings?
How to conserve artworks?
There
’s more to dig out!
“CHIMEI Behind-the-Scene”
Children will start their journey from the galleries and all the way back into the non-public storage space!
CHIMEI Museum
’s Secrets Revealed
Children will first follow a professional guide to visit the museum as audiences. After the tour,
they will have the chance to become museum guides for one day; they will also experience behind-the-scene works, such as painting examination and the protection for sculpture shipping.
Petit Little Artist -- Create your artwork
In addition to exploring the museum's hidden world, children can become young artists and create their own works. When the tasks are done, we will invite them to introduce their artworks, and present them with outstanding eloquence and stage manner.
This event is a great chance to enrich your kid
’s life and we guarantee to offer them an impressive summer break. Not only can he/she develop a taste for beauty but also inspire his/her interest in art and the museum's backstage work.
We welcome little interns to join us and explore every corner of the CHIMEI Museum!
Information
Date: 2020/8/6(Thu)、8/11(Tue)、8/20(Thu)、8/25(Tue)
Addition: 2020/8/13(Th)、8/18(Tue)
Time:13:30～16:30
For: Elementary school students (1st-4th grade)
***In Mandarin Only***
Fee: NT$ 600/per student, NT$ 300/per parent (Maximum 2 parents for each student)
Quota: 15 students for each session
Schedule
13:00～13:30 Check-in
13:30～13:45 Introduction to CHIMEI Museum
13:45～14:10 Guided tour for the permanent exhibition
14:10～14:40 Guided tour for Storage space
14:40～15:00 Guided tour for the permanent natural history gallery
15:00～16:30 Little intern DIY
Location: Little Art Workshop
Past Event
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MUSIC IS LIFE Outdoor Concert
Sharing Happiness x Outdoor Music x Local Market x Quality Life
MUSIC IS LIFE is a proposal about life.
Please join us on the lush emerald lawn and enjoy Taiwan
’s local music on a relaxing Saturday afternoon. Picnic with family and friends or browse the gourmet market, and together recharge our energy and celebrate the idea of“sharing happiness!”
As Mr. Wen-Long Shi, the founder of CHIMEI Group, claimed, “the existence of a company is to pursue happiness.” For CHIMEI, we contribute to the society by realizing the idea of sharing. CHIMEI Museum was a dream that took Mr. Shi 80 years to fulfill. With the support of CHIMEI Corporation, CHIMEI Museum operated in the Rende plant of CHIMEI Corporation free of charge to the public for over 20 years, and has now transformed into a magnificent museum, built in a classical European architectural style under the financial support of CHIMEI Corporation. In addition, with multiple resources and assistance given to the CHIMEI Museum Foundation, CHIMEI museum has now finally become a museum for the public.
Celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2020, CHIMEI Corporation seeks to give back to society by supporting the MUSIC IS LIFE Outdoor Concert at the open-air lawn area of CHIMEI Museum and share happiness with the public.
Venue： CHIMEI Museum Olympia Lawn
Date： 2/22 (Sat) 11:30-17:30
Sponsor： CHIMEI Corporation
Participation： Free admission
Program List
11:30-12:30 Hsieh Ming-yu & Pun Car
13:00-14:00 Star Wish Ukulele Band
14:30-15:30 Sweet John
16:00-17:30 Impulse Response
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Past Events
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Christmas Weekend at CHIMEI Museum
"The Masked Ball”
Christmas Masked Ball x Featured Exhibits
Royal Christmas Market x Exquisite Musical Feast
The best Christmas plan for 2019: Visit CHIMEI Museum and join the masked ball on Christmas weekend! In this event, the well-dressed royal aristocrats and Santa Claus will bring everyone back to the classical European Royal Ball. Whether you dress up in European noble costumes or low-key casual style, you are more than welcome to attend the feast and dance with us as the music plays !
Join the exquisite musical feast and appreciate the classic repertoire performed by top-notch musicians. A magnificent ball will be held outdoor, and you are invited !
Royal Christmas Market x Dazzling Christmas Tree
First Royal Christmas Holiday presented by CHIMEI Museum
Event Summary
Dates：
2019/12/14 (Sat), 12/15(Sun), 12/21(Sat), 12/22(Sun)
From 9:30 to 22:00
Venue：
CHIMEI Museum Park and Galleries
To Participate：
Ticket holder will have access to the followings :
★ European Christmas Masked Ball
★ Royal Christmas Market
★ Exquisite Musical Feast
★ Other Christmas weekend activities in the Park
★ Permanent Exhibition and Temporary Exhibition Beyond the Shadows
★ One Free Party Mask with an Advance Ticket or General Admission Ticket (While supply last)
★Christmas Masked Ball★
In this event, we will bring everyone back to the classical European Royal Ball. Dress up in European noble costumes or put on your favorite outfit along with a gorgeous mask and fun accessories to join us !
In addition to the classic dance performances, a grand ball will be held at the Muse Plaza. We sincerely invite everyone to dance and swing with the music together.
Not an experienced dancer? Don
’t worry! Let
’s learn the steps before the ball begins, and enjoy a cozy and unique Christmas masquerade together under the dazzling Christmas tree !
★ The Masked Ball/Dance Performance Schedule
Time | Where | What
10:55-11:00 | CHIMEI Museum Lobby | The First Dance
15:00-15:30 | CHIMEI Museum Lobby | Dance Performances
17:50-18:00 | Muse Plaza | Waltz Dance Tutorial
18:00-18:10 | Muse Plaza | Let's Dance ! Christmas Ball (Waltz + Swing Dance)
19:30-19:40 | CHIMEI Museum Lobby | Dance Performances
19:50-20:00 | Muse Plaza | Waltz Dance Tutorial
20:00-20:10 | Muse Plaza | Let's Dance ! Christmas Ball (Waltz + Swing Dance)
20:30-20:40 | CHIMEI Museum Lobby | Dance Performances
*Organizer reserves the right to modify the event. Please see show announcement on-site for actual show time.
★ Meeting with the European Nobles and Santa Claus
Time : 11:00-11:15/15:30-15:45/21:15-21:30
★ Christmas Costumes-Christmas Presents
Guests who follow the Costume Guidelines and dress up in European noble costumes, and check-in or uploaded photos to Facebook / Instagram will be qualified for a free Christmas gift. (While supply last)
Where : Outdoor Information Desk (One per Valid Ticket with limited supply per event day)
Costume Guidelines :
-Classic European style clothing
-Prepare your own ball masks and accessories
★ Ball Mask
-One Free Ball Mask with an Advance Ticket or General Admission Ticket. (While supply last)
-Come make your own ball mask!
DIY Ball Mask Workshop available on-site !
Location : Near the Outdoor Information Desk
Time : 14:30-16:00/16:30-18:00
★Featured Exhibits★
Royal Violin on Public Display for the First Time
Masked Ball was a social event originated from the European nobles and spread to the general public. In accordance with this festival, CHIMEI Museum highly recommend visitors to pay a visit to the permanent exhibition in Fine Arts Gallery and also the featured exhibits representing the aristocracy and royalty. During the event days, the royal violins will be on public display for the first time. Don't miss out the opportunity to take a close look at the beauty of the arts of the royal families !
- Exhibitions
Event Day Opening Hours : 9:30-21:30
Location：1F Sculpture Hall (Permanent Exhibition)
- Royal Violins on Public Display for the First Time
On View :
12/14 (Sat) ~ 12/24 (Tue) Museum Opening Hours
Location：1F Sculpture Hall (Permanent Exhibition)
Live Performance of the Royal Violins
Location：1F Sculpture Hall (Permanent Exhibition)
Time :
| 12/14 (Sat) 17:30～17:45 |
Andrea Amati 1566 Cello ex Carlo IX;
Antonio & Girolamo Amati c.1595 Viola ex King Henry IV |
| 12/15 (Sun) 17:30～17:45 |
| Jean Baptiste Vuillaume 1865 Viola ex Chimay |
| 12/21 (Sat) 17:30～17:45 |
| Andrea Amati 1566 Cello ex Carlo IX |
| 12/22 (Sun) 17:30～17:45 |
Jean Baptiste Vuillaume 1863 Cello ex Comte Doria-Fournier;
Jean Baptiste Vuillaume 1865 Viola ex Chimay |
★Royal Christmas Market★
Around 70 specially selected stalls are spread across the Muse Plaza and beyond. Enjoy the taste of hot cocoa and mulled wine, and pick up pizzas, pastas, German pork knuckles as well as pastries that were popular among the nobles. The market stalls also offer various kinds of delicate handicrafts that makes Christmas shopping an absolute joy!
★Exquisite Musical Feast★
The meticulously arranged musical performances are to be presented by the CHIMEI Arts Award Winners inside the CHIMEI Museum Lobby. Indulge your senses all day in a wide range of Christmas-themed concerts in the form of strings, woodwinds, and jazz, etc.
When & Where :
13:30-14:30 CHIMEI Museum Lobby
16:00-17:00 CHIMEI Museum Lobby
19:00-21:00 Olympia Lawn
| Important reminders｜
The maintenance of a beautiful environment relies on everyone's contribution, thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
For details, please refer to the "Tainan Self-Government Ordinance for Green-Park Management."
- When visiting the exhibition, please follow the museum regulation under Visit Info Page.
- Please look after your own pets and avoid affecting others.
Pets can enter the park but cannot be brought into the museum (except guide dogs).
- Please do not enter the exhibition galleries after drinking. And DO NOT drink and drive.
- Please do not feed fish or any animals in the entire park to avoid damaging the natural ecology of the park.
- Smoking/barbecue/cooking/fire in the entire park and the use of various cooking utensils and equipment are prohibited.
- The Museum is located within the controlled zone of the Tainan Aviation Station. According to the provisions of the Civil Aviation Law, please do not fly kites/remote control planes/carry balloons/fly camera drones.
※Additional charges will be applied if guests would like to have additional services such as taking amusement rides.
※CHIMEI Museum reserves the right to alter, modify and change the event. Please check back CHIMEI Museum official website and Facebook frequently for changes and announcements.
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Lockers
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Breastfeeding Room
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First-Aid Station
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Restaurant Services
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Postal Services
Postal stamps and postcards
Accepts domestic general mails and registered mails
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Chi Mei Medical Center x CHIMEI MuseumIntroducing “Art Therapy” and benefiting society through collaboration of Chi Mei Medical Center and CHIMEI Museum.
Combining resources to help schizophrenia patients find serenity and self-awareness.
Shi Wen-Long, founder of CHIMEI group, once said that Chi Mei Medical Center and CHIMEI Museum are long-lasting gifts from CHIMEI to the Taiwanese society, for only a life with good physical and mental health can be called a happy life. This year, in the hopes of fulfilling founder Shi’s goal of pursuing mental and physical health, these two institutions collaborate for the first time and introduce an art therapy program by integrating their professional resources. They provide a series of art classes to schizophrenia patients, help them practice expressing their emotions, activate their memories, and improve their self-awareness. Many patients become happier after taking the classes, not only they have realized their potential to create art, but also expressed that the therapy helped them feel better.
The uniqueness of art paved the way for the emergence of art therapy. When created and shared, art not only conveys aesthetics, but also allows one to tranquilize their thoughts and emotions. Art therapy helps patients express themselves, communicate with inner self, and achieve self-development by providing non-verbal communication methods and a safe space for expression, making it one of the best catalysts to integrate soul, mind, and body, and ultimately accomplishing holistic medicine. Art therapy is frequently used for the treatment of various diseases in recent years, especially mental illnesses. The aforementioned collaborating program targets patients with schizophrenia, a mental disorder under much public attention.
Schizophrenia patient experimenting an art painting class
Schizophrenia patient experimenting a sculpture restoration class
The collaborating program originated from a proposal from Chi Mei Medical Center Psychiatry Department. Upon seeing the art restoring classes provided by CHIMEI Museum in an elementary school, the Attending Physician of the Psychiatry Department, Chang Chih-Cheng, contacted the Museum and proposed the idea of collaborative art therapy classes for schizophrenia patients, which was immediately accepted. With the support of Holistic Healthcare Program of Chi Mei Medical Center, they began planning and discussing since September of last year, but due to the pandemic, the course finally came into place this July. It is composed of three main themes: art restoring, paper folding, and drawing, and spans half a year from July to December, with a total of seventeen sessions. According to Lin Ya-Chi, CHIMEI Museum Exhibition & Education Dept. Planning Assistant Manager and the course arranger, in order to enhance patients’ confidence and reduce their frustrations, special alterations were made, such as simplifying the creating process and lengthening the practice time, to heal patients in the process of creating art. At the same time, clinical psychologists from Chi Mei Medical Center also helped them express their emotions, activate their memories, and find their inner selves.
Chang said that recent news reports about major crimes in the society often stigmatize schizophrenia patients and their family, and many people even hold great prejudice towards the illness. In fact, schizophrenia is a treatable cerebral disease that bears mental symptoms, such as hallucination and delusion, and more profoundly, other cognitive function defects. Negative symptoms such as motivational deficits, apathy, asociality, and avolition are also the main obstacles that hinder them from returning to work and school. Art therapy is a suitable way to restore their self-esteem and help them regain the confidence to return to the society through non-verbal interactions, self-exploration, and expression enhancement.
The art therapy course has already received numerous feedback from patients. According to Lin, in the beginning, patients seemed unemotional, but after a few classes, they started to laugh wholeheartedly, and even looked forward to the following classes. Patients that performed well even guided others and interacted more with each other. Furthermore, some patients were delighted to find out that they were actually capable of creating art. Today, Chi Mei Medical Center and CHIMEI Museum specially conducted a presentation, exhibiting the patients’ earnest and exquisite artworks. At the same time, a drawing class was also held, and every student created their work diligently.
Art Therapy Course – Patients’ Artwork Presentation
“I hope that Chi Mei Medical Center and CHIMEI Museum will stand in Taiwan for more than a hundred years. After all, healthy mental state and body are the roots of a happy life. I would say that this is my vocation of life.” said Shi Wen-Long, founder of CHIMEI group. The collaboration of Chi Mei Medical Center and CHIMEI Museum is a perfect manifestation of his spirit. Chang emphasized that this project is just a beginning, the team will continue to integrate resources to provide more services to the public.
Collaboration of Chi Mei Medical Center and CHIMEI Museum for “Art Therapy”
Front row (left to right) CHIMEI Museum Deputy Director Patricia Liao, Tainan Public Health Bureau Wu Chao-hui, patient Ah-Gou (anonym), CHIMEI Museum Director Kuo Ling-ling, Chi Mei Medical Center Chief Medical Deputy Superintendent Ling Hung-jung,
Back row (left to right) Tainan Public Health Bureau Mental Health Department Associate Technical Specialist Bai Ya-fang, Chi Mei Medical Center Head of Psychiatry Department Lin Chien-he, Chi Mei Medical Center Psychiatry Department Attending Physician Chang Chih-Cheng
Kuo Ling-Ling, Director of CHIMEI Museum, stated that she was grateful for Chi Mei Medical Center for providing the museum with the opportunity to serve patients. Art is an excellent treatment for the society. The museum not only provides art education resources, but also endeavors to integrate art into people’s life. Art companions are provided in the hopes of healing the public’s minds, tranquilizing their moods, and bringing emotional strength to families and individuals alike.
Chi Mei Medical Center Psychiatry Department is currently providing day rehabilitation treatment program. For more information, please call Chi Mei Medical Center Day Care Center: (06) 2228116 ext. 58501.