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New Taipei City Library New Main Library
Banqiao
Address: No.139, Guixing Rd., Banqiao Dist.,
New Taipei City 220
New Taipei City Library New Main Library is located in
Banqiao District. This diamond-grade green energy building
is the first to have a self-reserved book pick up machine and
will be the first public library in Taiwan to open 24 hours a
day. The whole library is designed according to the principle
of universal design and offers unrestricted access. The library’s
innovative services include a Window on the World slow
reading section, a full range of periodicals and magazines, and
the New Taipei Memory Center.
For more details please go to http://tinyurl.com/lxhdaz7
The Lin Family Mansion and Garden
435 Little Bosses’ Market
Banqiao
Date: Now until 06/27, Saturday 13:00-18:00
Venue: Banqiao 435 Art Zone
(No.435, Zhongzheng Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City 220)
Do you have a lot of second-hand daily use articles like
clothes, toys and books that you feel bad to throw away but
don’t know who you can give them to? Come set up a stall
at “435 Little Bosses’ Market” to give the objects awaiting
recycling another chance and contribute to the protection of
the Earth.
The market features family flea market, creative DIY toy
workshops, Magic Bubbles games, street performers and
other fun activities. Among which, the family yard sales
welcome moms, dads and their little ones to set up stalls
and experience what it is like to be little bosses as they bring used items from
home and sell them to those who need them at low prices.
For more details please go to http://www.435.culture.ntpc.gov.tw/
Address: No. 9, Ximen Street, Banqiao District,
New Taipei City
Tel: 02-2965-3061~3
Hours of Operation: 09:00-17:00 Monday to Sunday
Opening time extended to 19:00 every Friday
(Closed on the first Monday of each month)
Ticket Price: Free
http://www.linfamily.ntpc.gov.tw
New Taipei City
Yingge Ceramics Museum
Banqiao
The Unsung Pushing Hands Behind the Modernization of
Taipei—110th Anniversary of the Death of Mr. Lin Wei-yuan
Achievement Special Exhibition
Date: 05/20-08/09
Venue: Ding-Jing Hall
Under the leadership of Lin Wei-yuan the businesses of the
Lin family of Banqiao flourished at the end of the Qing
Dynasty, making them the richest family in Taiwan. He was
also the highest ranking Taiwanese government official in
the Qing government and, as Governor Liu Ming-chuan
pushed the modernization of Taiwan, Lin Wei-yuan was
closely involved, whether it was the building of railways,
developing mines or building Taipei City Wall. He was, indeed, the unsung
pushing hands behind the modernization of Taipei.
Yingge
Cool and Collected － 1960s Poole Pottery from England
Date: Now until 06/07
Venue: B1 Ceramics Hallway
Poole Pottery has been making pottery very different to that
made by commercial pottery companies since the 1960s. Its
Delphi series, with bright glaze colors and unique designs,
is loved by many pottery aficionados. Curator Graham
Finch loves this series and collected pieces over many years
with the aim of illustrating the importance of Poole Pottery
in the 1960s and the artistic value of the Delphi series,
recreating the glory days of Poole Pottery.
This year is the 110th anniversary of his death. This exhibition will have text and
photographic introductions and will also, through the skilled hands of masters of
traditional crafts, create various works using various media that are connected to
Lin’s life and achievements, so that visitors have a better understanding of his great
contribution to the modernization of Taipei.
CAR-->Take Heping West Rd. Sec. 3 in Taipei, over Huajiang Bridge and proceed along Wenhua
CAR-->Exit Sanying Interchange on National Highway No. 3, pass over Sanying Bridge (in the
Yingge direction), and proceed along Wenhua Rd. to public parking lot.
BUS-->Take bus number 264,307,310,701,702 and alight at Lin Family Mansion and Garden
bus to Yingge.
Rd., turn right on Minquan Rd., then make a left turn. The Garden is next to the Banqiao
Second Stodium.
stop to reach Banqiao’s Lin Family Mansion and Garden
MRT-->Take Banqiao Line (Blue line) to Fuzhong MRT Station, and leave by Exit 1. The Garden
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Address: No. 200, Wenhua Road, Yingge District,
New Taipei City
Tel: 02-8677-2727
Hours of Operation: 09:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
09:30-18:00 Saturday and Sunday
(Closed on the first Monday of each month)
Ticket Price: Free (Additional fee for hands-on classes)
http://www.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw
is an 8-minute walk from the station.
BUS-->Take Taipei Bus No. 702, No. 917, No. 851, No. 981; or take a Taoyuan Bus Co.
TRAIN-->Take a commuter train to Yingge train station, the museum is a 10-minute walk from
the Wenhua Rd. exit.
Shihsanhang Museum of
Archaeology, New Taipei City
Bali
Wulai Atayal Museum,
New Taipei City
Address: No. 200, Museum Road, Bali District, New Taipei City
Tel: 02-2619-1313
Hours of Operation: 09:30-18:00 Monday to Friday, 09:30-19:00
Saturday and Sunday, 09:30-18:00 National Holidays
Ticket Price: Free
http://www.sshm.ntpc.gov.tw
Address: No. 12, Wulai Street, Wulai Village, Wulai District,
New Taipei City
Tel: 02-2661-8162
Hours of Operation: 09:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
09:30-18:00 Saturday and Sunday
(Closed on the first Monday of each month)
Ticket Price: Free
http://www.atayal.ntpc.gov.tw
International Museum Day-The Magic of Archeology
Date: 05/16-05/18
Venue: Sunlight Plaza
Two hearts beat as one
Jew’s Harp experience fun
Venue: B1 meeting area
On International Museum Day May 18, Shihsanhang
Museum of Archeology will present a series of activities
based on the Dapenkeng Culture “rope-pattern pottery”
concept, showing the life wisdom of prehistoric people
through archeological artifacts. The activities include an
adventure game and DIY activity; through games and
hands-on experience, visitors will learn how to tie knots
to keep records and use ropes to bind stone implements;
environmentally friendly straw and Beautiful Galangal
stem can also be used to make rope, giving visitors a taste
of what it feels like to be a “rope pattern culture person.”
Gold Museum,
New Taipei City Government
Wulai
In Atayal culture, the Jew’s harp is a musical
instrument used to convey messages in place
of language; the instrument is mainly used
to express feelings of love. The heart-shaped
Jew’s harp has been developed by Wulai
Atayal Museum; in the Two Hearts Beat
as One Jew’s Harp Experience Fun course
participants are taught how to make a heartshaped Jew’s harp. In the making of the
Jew’s harp, visitors can not only learn more about the Atayal culture but they
can also present the Jew’s harp to someone as a token of their affection.
Address: No. 8, Jinguang Road, Ruifang District,
New Taipei City
Tel: 02-2496-2800
Hours of Operation: 09:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
09:30-18:00 Saturday and Sunday
(Closed on the first Monday of each month)
Ticket Price: Free
http://www.gep.ntpc.gov.tw
New Taipei City Hakka Museum
Ruifang
Taiwan International Metal Crafts Competition －
International Metal Crafts Master Lecture
Date: 05/17
Venue: New Taipei City Library New Main Library
(No.139, Guixing Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City 220)
Tw o i n t e r n a t i o n a l m e t a l c r a f t s m a s t e r s ,
Ms.Marian Hosking and Mr. Kelvin J. Birk,
have been invited by the Gold Museum of New
Taipei City to be a speaker in International Metal
Crafts Master Lecture as part of the Taiwan
International Metal Crafts Competition to share
their unique creative journey. The event requires
advanced registration. Interested people are
asked to register on the link that offered on
Gold Museum’s official website since April 27. The name list of successful
applicants will be announced on May 14. Places are limited.
Address: No. 239, Longen Street, Sanxia District,
New Taipei City
Tel: 02-2672-9996
Hours of Operation: 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday
09:00-18:00 Saturday and Sunday
(Closed on the first Monday of each month)
Ticket Price: Free
http://www.hakka.ntpc.gov.tw
Tamsui Historical Museum,
New Taipei City
Sanxia
Original New Naturalism －
Chen Yuan-cheng 2015 Solo Exhibition
Date: 05/01-07/05
Venue: Art Gallery
Original new naturalism is a series of
works created by the artist when he was
exploring his personal style and painting
language. Various mediums include oil
paints, acrylic paint and actual natural
objects are freely applied to the canvas
in non-image and purely abstract artistic
forms. The life situations stored in his
inner world and external natural images
are converted into dots, lines and planes that are colorful, can cross time
and space and have a sense of rhythm, conveying the artist’s wonder art and
exploration of all the things in the universe and the life principle of nature.
Tamsui
Address:
Fort San Domingo
No. 1, Lane 28, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Tamsui Customs Officer’s Residence (Little White House)
No. 15, Zhenli Street, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Hobe Fort
No. 34, Lane 6, Section 1, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Cheng Family Abode by the Gongsitian River
No.7, Lane 138, Section 1, Xinmin Street, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Douglas Lapraik & Co.
No.316, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Tamsui Art Gallery
No. 298, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Plaza Tamsui
No.91, Guanhai Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Tamsui Customs Wharf
No. 259, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Hours of Operation:09:30-17:00 Monday to Friday, 09:30-18:00 Saturday and Sunday
(Closed on the first Monday of each month); Cheng Family Abode by the Gongsitian River
( 11:00-17:00 Tuesday to Sunday ; Closed on Monday. For other time periods a pre-booking
system applies.) ; Plaza Tamsui( 13:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, 13:00-18:00 Saturday and
Sunday);Fort San Domingo,Tamsui Customs Wharf(Outdoor:Apr-Oct 09:30-20:00)
Ticket Price: Free Tel: 02-2623-1001#26 http://www.tshs.ntpc.gov.tw
Venue: Front Hall of Douglas Lapraik & Co.
Date: From now on
Venue: Douglas Lapraik & Co. Front Block
The dozens of stone lions currently on display in the front hall of
Douglas Lapraik & Co. were made at different eras. Each one has
its own physical outline and facial expression. Regardless if they
are arrogant or charming, magnificent or simple, the lions at the
Tamsui Historical Museum are masterpieces to behold, appreciate,
and enjoy because of the good fortune and beauty they possess.
Everyone will surely appreciate and feel the happiness conveyed
by ancient craftsmen through these magnificent works of art.
Fort San Domingo
CAR -->
CAR -->
BUS-->
No. 15 Provincial Highway: Guandu Bridge No. 15 Provincial Hwy proceed towards Bali
(Longmi Road) → Zhonghua Road → Wenchang Road → Museum Rd. → Shihsanhang Museum of
Archaeology
1.From Taipei: Taipei → Roosevelt Rd. → Beixin Rd. → Beiyi Rd. → Xinwu Rd. → Wulai
1.Taipei-Jinguashi: Taking bus route 1062 at the Exit 1 of Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station via
2.From Yilan: Yilan → Beiyi Rd. → Xinwu Rd. → Wulai
MRT -->
→ Wulai Main Station
Tamsui MRT Station → Ferry → Shuttle Bus Red No. 13 Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology;
or Ferry → Shuttle Bus Red No. 22, Bus No. 704 → Tianxin → Walk 5 minutes → Shihsanhang
Museum of Archaeology
BUS--> Xindian Bus Co bus : Qingdao East Rd. → Roosevelt Rd. → Xindian City → Quchi
MRT --> Xindian Line: Go to Xindian Station → then take a Xindian Bus Co bus (Taipei -Wulai
route) → Get off at Wulai Main Station Station
Jiufen and get off at Jinguashi.
2.Keelung- Jinguashi: Taking bus route 788 at Keelung Railway Station via Ruifang, Jiufen and
get off at Jinguashi Station.
TRAIN--> Taking Eastern Main Line in Taipei towards Yilan, Hualian direction and transiting
at Ruifang for the bus route 1062 and 788 to Jinguashi from Keelung Bus Co. at Wellcome
Supermarket opposite the station during weekday. For weekend and holidays, please take bus
route 1062, 788 and 825 at the Land Office next to the Police Station to Jinguashi.
TRAIN--> Get off at Yingge Station and transfer to Taipei Bus Co. bus No. 917, Taoyuan Bus
Co. bus No.981 San-ying line bus.
MRT -->
1.Yongning Station (Blue line) → transfer to Taipei Bus Co. bus No.917, 916,922
2.Fuzhong Station (Blue line) → transfer to Taipei Bus Co. bus No.910,932,940
3.Jingan Station (Orange line) → transfer to Taipei Bus Co. bus No.908, 921
4.Qizhang Station (Green Line) → transfer to Taipei Bus Co. bus No. 941
CAR--> Leave National Highway No.1 at Wugu Exit, then take County Road No.107, County
Road No. 103 and then Provincial Highway No.15 over Guandu Bridge, head in the direction of
Zhuwei and Hongshulin, then proceed to Tamsui and go along Zhongshan Road to reach Fort
Santo Domingo.
BUS --> Head in the direction of Fisherman's Wharf from Tamsui MRT station and Fort San
Domingo will be reached. Parking is available in its pay-to-park car park.
MRT --> Take Tamsui Line to Tamsui MRT Station, then take bus Red No.26 or Bus No. 836
directly to Fort San Domingo.