Discover one of Asia's finest private art museums — a Versailles-inspired palace housing Old Masters, Greek sculpture casts, natural history treasures, and the world's most extraordinary collection of antique violins. An utterly unexpected cultural jewel.
What to expect
The approach alone is theatrical: a colonnaded neo-classical façade reflected in an ornamental lake sets the tone for what awaits inside. Galleries span Renaissance and Baroque paintings, ancient Greek and Roman sculpture replicas, an armour hall, and — most remarkably — the Musical Instrument Gallery, home to over 1,000 instruments including multiple Stradivarius violins. With a private docent, you'll hear the provenance of each storied instrument and, on select days, live demonstrations. The beautifully manicured grounds invite a leisurely post-gallery stroll.
Good to know
Chimei Museum is approximately 25 min by private car from Tainan Port. Pre-book tickets online at chimeimuseum.org to avoid queues. Allow at least 3 hours for a meaningful visit. The museum café and gift shop are of genuine quality — budget time accordingly. Confirm all-aboard and work backward.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Tainan — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Tainan
- Anping Fort & Tree House: Tainan's Colonial Soul Unveiled
- Chihkan Tower (Fort Provintia) Private Guided History Immersion
- Sicao Green Tunnel: Mangrove Boat Glide Through Living Emerald
- Tainan Michelin-Starred Food Journey: Taiwan's Culinary Capital
- Fo Guang Shan Monastery: Grand Buddhist Sanctuary Day Experience