Chimei Museum Tickets and Nearby Eats: Where to Eat After Your Visit
Tour the palace-like museum, then pick a nearby restaurant from our map in one go.
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If a Tainan travel photo shows a domed building and a fountain, it's usually the Chimei Museum (奇美博物館). The indoor galleries work in any weather, so it's a good rainy-day pick. It sits in Rende District (仁德區), away from Tainan's old town, so deciding where to eat afterwards makes the day easier. Based on the museum's official visitor guide and Taiwan Tourism Administration information, as of October 2026.
01 · What Is the Chimei Museum?
It was founded by the Taiwanese company 奇美 (Chimei) and named after it. A European palace-style façade topped with a dome looks out over wide gardens. The permanent collection covers four areas: Western art, animals, arms and armor, and musical instruments.
02 · What to See in the Gardens
Apollo Fountain The signature sight of the front garden.
Bridge of the Olympian gods Statues of the Olympian gods line the bridge over the moat.
'榮耀天使' statue A statue modeled on a work by French sculptor Louis-Ernest Barrias.
Photos on a sunny afternoon The garden looks best on a clear afternoon when the sun lights the façade. The outdoor park is free to walk around.
03 · Getting There
TRA Bao'an (保安) Station About a 15-minute walk from the station, or take bus 紅3 or 紅4 from the Bao'an transfer station (保安轉運站).
From THSR Tainan The H31 THSR shuttle bus (臺南市政府線) takes about 15 minutes. You can also take the TRA Shalun Line (沙崙線) to Bao'an Station and walk or take the bus.
From Tainan Airport About 10 minutes by bus H31 or 紅3.
Other buses City bus 25 and Kaohsiung Bus 239 and 8046 also stop at the museum (8042 runs only some trips on holidays).
04 · Hours and Admission (as of October 2026)
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Museum | 9:30–17:30, last entry to the permanent collection 17:00 |
| Outdoor park | 9:00–18:30, free |
| Closed | Every Wednesday, Lunar New Year's Eve (除夕), and announced closure days |
| Permanent collection (at the door) | Adults NT$200; ages 7–22 and 65+ NT$150 (photo ID with date of birth required); under 7 free |
The special exhibition 《埃及之王：法老》 (2026.1.29–2027.1.10) needs a separate ticket. The Klook product is a permanent-collection ticket, so check the museum's official site if you also want the special exhibition.
See Chimei Museum tickets on Klook →
05 · Nearby Restaurants for After Your Visit
There are no restaurants on our map right outside the museum. The closest is about 1.9 km away and the rest are 3–5 km away, so a taxi or car is easier. Distances below are straight-line from the museum, so the actual route will be longer.
奇美食品幸福工廠 · Taiwanese · about 1.9 km northwest The Chimei Food (奇美食品) Happiness Factory we mentioned in our pineapple cake brand comparison. It's listed as Taiwanese on the map.
CREMA CAFE · Café · about 3.4 km north Listed as a café on the map.
阿裕牛肉涮涮鍋 · Hot Pot · about 3.6 km east A beef shabu-shabu (牛肉涮涮鍋) spot listed as hot pot on the map.
小樣貝果 ／樣貝果 · Bakery · about 3.8 km north A bagel shop listed as a bakery on the map.
麵屋青鳥 · Ramen · about 3.9 km north Listed as a ramen shop on the map.
日成咖啡早午餐 · Brunch · about 3.9 km north A coffee and brunch spot listed as brunch on the map.
阿林鵝肉 · Goose · about 4.7 km north A goose meat (鵝肉) restaurant listed as goose on the map.
Each place has its own hours and closing days, so check Google Maps before you go. If you're thinking about pineapple cake gifts, see our Taiwan pineapple cake brand comparison.
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