Taiwan Museum Railway Department Park

About this experience

The Railway Department of the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, a national historic site, was once the site of the Taipei Machinery Bureau during the Qing Dynasty. It was also Taiwan's first modern train repair industrial park and later became the administrative center for Taiwan's railway transportation. Following the completion of Taipei New Station in 1989, the Taiwan Railway Administration relocated and the space became vacant. Since 2006, the Taiwan Museum has collaborated with the Taiwan Railways Administration to transform the Railway Department into a museum park.

The park boasts six nationally designated historic buildings: the government office, cafeteria, octagonal building, power supply room, engineering office, and wartime command center (air-raid shelter). All were constructed during the Japanese colonial period. The main building, completed in 1920, features a half-timbered structure with brick lower part and timber upper part, constructed largely of Alishan cypress wood. Its exterior is a Queen Anne Revival style of red brick and white imitation stone. Along with the octagonal building, it is a representative work of Matsunosuke Moriyama, a technician in the Construction Division of the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, during his later years in Taiwan.

The Ministry of Railways Historic Relics Exhibition features four themed galleries, six digital guides, and 20 on-site displays from dismantling investigations, showcasing the Ministry's history and architectural features. Through the lens of restoration documentation, the exhibition takes visitors back to the site, offering a glimpse into the craftsmen, techniques, and considerations behind the restoration process. Discover the fascinating treasures of the Ministry of Railways' historic buildings in person.

What's included

• Taiwan Museum Railway Department Park TicketAdult

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. At Redemption Counter
3. 无需取票，凭电子凭证直接验证使用
4. 使用地址：台湾博物馆铁道部园区售票口
5. 使用时间：09:30~17:00(周二-周日)
6. 补充说明：每周一、除夕及春节初一休馆；逢国定假日及连续假期均照常开馆。
7. Present your E-voucher for direct verification and access.

What to expect

The Railway Department of the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, a national historic site, was once the site of the Taipei Machinery Bureau during the Qing Dynasty. It was also Taiwan's first modern train repair industrial park and later became the administrative center for Taiwan's railway transportation. Following the completion of Taipei New Station in 1989, the Taiwan Railway Administration relocated and the space became vacant. Since 2006, the Taiwan Museum has collaborated with the Taiwan Railways Administration to transform the Railway Department into a museum park.

The park boasts six nationally designated historic buildings: the government office, cafeteria, octagonal building, power supply room, engineering office, and wartime command center (air-raid shelter). All were constructed during the Japanese colonial period. The main building, completed in 1920, features a half-timbered structure with brick lower part and timber upper part, constructed largely of Alishan cypress wood. Its exterior is a Queen Anne Revival style of red brick and white imitation stone. Along with the octagonal building, it is a representative work of Matsunosuke Moriyama, a technician in the Construction Division of the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, during his later years in Taiwan.

The Ministry of Railways Historic Relics Exhibition features four themed galleries, six digital guides, and 20 on-site displays from dismantling investigations, showcasing the Ministry's history and architectural features. Through the lens of restoration documentation, the exhibition takes visitors back to the site, offering a glimpse into the craftsmen, techniques, and considerations behind the restoration process. Discover the fascinating treasures of the Ministry of Railways' historic buildings in person.

Things to note

• Please refrain from smoking, eating, drinking, running, playing, or engaging in any other unsafe behavior within the museum.
• For official business, please go to the Administration Building in front of the museum.
• There is an elevator for people with disabilities at the main entrance of the hotel.
• Video recording, the use of flash photography, tripods, or selfie sticks for photography are prohibited
• Those who are not Clothes & Accessories properly or are traveling with pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed to enter the museum.
• Any unauthorized commercial or publication use is prohibited.
• Please do not bring food, liquids, umbrellas, dangerous items, or flammable materials into the museum.
• Please purchase tickets according to regulations

Terms & conditions

1. Please refrain from smoking, eating, drinking, running, playing, or engaging in any other unsafe behavior within the museum.
2. Please do not bring food, liquids, umbrellas, dangerous items, or flammable materials into the museum.
3. Please purchase tickets according to regulations. For official business, please go to the Administration Building in front of the museum.
4. Those who are not Clothes & Accessories properly or are traveling with pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed to enter the museum.
5. Video recording, the use of flash photography, tripods, or selfie sticks for photography are prohibited. Any unauthorized commercial or publication use is prohibited.
6. There is an elevator for people with disabilities at the main entrance of the hotel. Location of use Taiwan Museum Railways Park Ticket Office Time of use 09:30~17:00(Tuesday-Sunday)