Miniatures Museum of Taiwan

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This guide will help you decide if visiting the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan fits your Taipei itinerary. Read on to find out.

I visited this museum yesterday and figured I’d update this guide in 2025. Is it worth visiting? You’ll need to keep reading to find out.


Why Visit the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan?

The Miniatures Museum is worth visiting if you enjoy detailed miniature displays or want to escape the heat for an hour. Otherwise, it might not appeal to you, as some find it pricey for what it offers.

Even if you don’t visit the museum, you can still check out its gift shop. You don’t need to enter the museum to reach it, and it offers affordable souvenirs that fit into any size of luggage.

If you’re not passionate about observing the fine details of each miniature, you’ll probably spend less than 30 minutes here. For this reason, I can’t recommend it for everyone.

That said, the museum is a good choice if you have a Taipei FunPASS Unlimited or Exploring version.

I’ll explain more about these passes in the next section.

Let’s head there now.



Admission Fee

  • Adults: NT$250
  • Concession (ages 13 – 18): NT$200
  • Children (ages 6 – 12, under 110 cm): NT$150
  • Persons with disabilities: NT$125
  • Children with disabilities: NT$75

The cheapest way to buy tickets is through KKday or KLOOK, which usually offer small discounts. If you have points on these platforms, use them for additional savings.

I paid NT$182 with a discount.

At the museum, most signs are in Chinese, but the ticket categories for Adults, Concession, and Children are easy to understand.

You can also buy small stamp books for NT$30. These are fun souvenirs because the stamps on the displays are unique.

Stamp souvenir at Miniatures Museum of Taiwan

The museum is included in the Taipei FunPASS Unlimited and Exploring versions. These passes offer free entry to over 20 attractions in Taipei and New Taipei. I compare the differences between these passes in another guide, so check it out if you’re interested.

Now you’ll probably want to know how to get there.


How You’ll Get There

1. MRT:

  1. Take the Taipei MRT Orange or Green Line to Songjiang Nanjing Station.
  2. Exit through Exit 5, turn right, and walk to the Nanjing-Jianguo Intersection.
  3. Turn right on Jianguo North Road Section 1 and walk until you see the Taishin Bank building.
  4. Enter the building, take the left hallway, and follow the signs to the stairs.

Here’s a guide that’ll teach you how to use the Taipei Metro (Taipei’s subway). It’s easy.

2. Bus:

Take a bus to the Nanjing-Jianguo Intersection bus stop. You’ll find yourself in front of the Taishin Bank building.

I can’t tell you which bus to take. Use the Bus+ app for that.

3. Rent a YouBike:

There aren’t any YouBike docks in front of Taishin Bank, but there’s one that’s a 4-minute walk away.

Here’s a map that’ll show you nearby docks.

I explain how to rent a YouBike in this piece.

Now what?


What to Expect Inside the Museum

If you visit in December, you’ll find a cute Christmas display at the entrance.

Christmas display at the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan entrance

Unfortunately, there aren’t many other holiday-themed displays inside.

Other than this one:

Christmas display at the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan

Oh well.

Once inside, you’ll walk through several themed areas, including:

  • Famous fairy tales brought to life
  • European castles and villages
  • Japanese cultural scenes
  • Street scenes
  • Classic cars

Many displays focus on American and European themes, which was a pleasant surprise.

I don’t want to spoil too much. Otherwise, you’ll have no reason to visit.

At the end of the museum, finding the exit might be tricky. Look at the ceiling for an “Exit” sign. This will lead you into the gift shop.

Is there anything you should buy there?


Souvenirs to Buy

Here are the neat (more affordable) souvenirs that I recommend getting:

  • Taipei 101 and Longshan Temple 3D paper puzzles
  • Keychains shaped like rice cookers
  • Folding book lights
  • Taiwan flag pins
  • Magnets

All these items fit easily into backpacks. Since it’s a miniatures museum, the souvenirs are also miniature.

You can also buy dollhouse miniatures, but these tend to be more expensive.

Check out my Taipei souvenir guide before you buy anything. That way, you can gauge how much space you’ll have in your bags.

Here are some cool photos to check out.


Other Photos of the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan


Other Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit

One downside of the Miniatures Museum is its location — it’s far from other major tourist spots. The closest attraction is Liaoning Street Night Market. About a 15-minute walk away, it’s not a must-visit market.

If you don’t mind walking or biking, consider visiting Linsen Park, about 20 minutes away. This park has one of Taiwan’s few remaining torii gates from the Japanese occupation. It’s a lesser-known spot and a good place to relax.

A torii gate at Linsen Park in Taiwan

Across the street from Linsen Park, there’s a shopping center where you can escape the heat or rain. From there, you can walk to the Zhongshan Metro Mall, which connects to Taipei Main Station.

This area has lots of food, shopping, and access to the MRT Red and Blue Lines, making it a great starting point for exploring Taipei.

For more ideas, check out my Taipei and New Taipei itinerary guides. These will help you find fun activities throughout the cities.

For now, we’ll finish this guide off with basic information for visiting the museum.


Essential Visitor Information

Average Time Spent1 hr
HoursTuesday – Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Monday: Closed
Best Time to VisitAny
Address10489, Taipei City, Zhongshan District, Section 1, Jianguo N Rd, 96號B1
Websitemmot.com.tw
City LocatedTaipei City
Free Wi-FiiTaiwan or Taipei Free
Chinese Name袖珍博物館 | Xiùzhēn bówùguǎn

Lockers are available near the museum entrance. They cost around NT$50 and can fit small bags but not large luggage.

bag lockers at Miniatures Museum of Taiwan

For bigger bags, store it in your hotel/hostel room.

Have fun if you decide to visit.