Taiwan’s first museum dedicated to ceramics—opened in 2000 in a striking concrete-and-glass building in Yingge, with exhibitions on Taiwanese pottery, hands-on DIY classes, and an outdoor arts district. A great culture, craft, and rainy-day day trip.
Taiwan’s first museum dedicated to ceramics—opened in 2000 in a striking concrete-and-glass building in Yingge, with exhibitions on Taiwanese pottery, hands-on DIY classes, and an outdoor arts district. A great culture, craft, and rainy-day day trip.
Updated June 20, 2026
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Highlights亮點Yingge is Taiwan’s ceramics town: shops, kilns, and a long tradition of pottery culture. The museum gives you context and a curated view, while the surrounding streets give you the treasure-hunt fun. Opened on 26 November 2000, it was Taiwan’s first museum dedicated to ceramics.
If your Taipei trip has been heavy on food and monuments, a craft day is a refreshing change of texture—and the building itself is part of the appeal.
The museum occupies a five-level building—two floors below ground and three above—with a clean exposed-concrete-and-glass design. Permanent exhibitions cover traditional pottery techniques, the development of Taiwan ceramics, and Yingge’s own pottery history.
It’s hands-on, too: there are pottery workshops, DIY classes, and a children’s clay play area, making it genuinely family-friendly. Outside, the Sanyin arts district features oversized ceramic sculptures and a ‘Rainbow Windmill’ installation.
Take the TRA to Yingge Station, exit and turn right onto Wenhua Road, then walk about 10 minutes; buses 702 (from Banqiao/Fuzhong MRT), 917 and 981 also serve the area.
Admission is NT$80 for foreigners and non–New Taipei City residents, and free for registered NTC residents, seniors 65+, children 12 and under, full-time students, and people with disabilities. Hours are 09:30–17:00 on weekdays and 09:30–18:00 on weekends; note it’s closed the first Monday of every month and for Lunar New Year.
Keep the pace light: one main museum visit, then a slow browse on the old street. Weekday mornings are best—less crowded, with better DIY availability—and it’s a strong indoor option on a rainy day.
The best souvenirs come when you don’t rush—set a ‘one great piece’ goal and choose something you’ll actually use at home.
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Tip: hours, prices, and seasonal schedules can change. When something matters (like a museum ticket or a special exhibition), check the official listing before you go.