Where to stay
About Chimei Museum

Hotels near Chimei Museum, Tainan City

Search and compare hotels near Chimei Museum from hundreds of travel sites on HotelsCombined and save.

...and more

Learn why travellers love HotelsCombined

Compare hotel ratings collected from thousands of user reviews.

One search gives you accurate pricing on affordable hotels.

Customie your results by hotel chain, amenities, price and more.

Search for hotels as many times as you want – for free.

Where to stay in Chimei Museum

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Chimei Museum to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 1 May 2025.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Chimei Museum area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. As an added benefit, users can click a hotel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hotel.

About Chimei Museum

Housing a collection that ranges from Western art to period furniture and even animal fossils, the Chimei Museum is a private institution in Taiwan’s city of Tainan. It boasts more than 1000 violins, one of the largest collections of in the world,and includes instruments by Antonio Stradivari, Nicolo Amati, Jacob Stainer, and Gagliano, many of which it loans to prominent classical musicians.

The Chimei Museum is set within an impressive European-inspired building, with a replica of Versailles’ 17th century Fountain of Apollo depicting the Greek sun god rising from the sea in its forecourt. This building is connected to the main museum by the Olympus Bridge, lined on both sides with Greek mythological gods and goddesses. The collection is officially divided into five categories that include Western Art, Musical Instruments, Natural History, Arms and Armour, and Antiquities and Artefacts. The collection includes noted works such as an early 20th century bronze version of Auguste Rodin’s The Kiss, a 19th century bronze sculpture by Antoine-Louis Barye titled Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bianor, and a 16th century violin by luthier Andrea Amati. There’s also an impressive stuffed polar bear and an outstanding collection of ancient weaponry that dates back to prehistoric times. The Chimei Museum was initially established at the Tainan headquarters of plastics producer Chi Mei Corp in 1992 and moved to its current location in 2004, expanding its collection to over 13,000 objects.

The museum is located in the Rende District of Tainan and within easy walking distance of the Bao’an Railway Station and the Chimei Museum High Speed Rail stop. Visitors should note that tickets need to be reserved online at least one day in advance.

The Chimei Museum was established by entrepreneur Shi Wen-long in the early 1990s, drawing on his outstanding collection of antique violins and his desire for Taiwan to have more artistic and cultural resources available. In addition to opening the museum, he founded the Chi Mei Cultural Foundation to help improve the standard of classical music in Taiwan and provide scholarships for emerging artists.

Facts about staying in Chimei Museum

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Chimei Museum to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 1 May 2025.
  • What is a good hotel near Sacred Mosque?

    Reviews of Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah recommend it as a good place to stay near Sacred Mosque, scoring 8.6/10 from 4,576 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Chimei Museum near Al Rigga Metro Station?

    Swissotel Al Ghurair is a hotel near Al Rigga Metro Station that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.3 from 4,326 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near BurJuman Mall?

    If you’re visiting BurJuman Mall then the nearby The George Hotel by Saffron Dubai Creek is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (2,136 reviews scoring it at an average 8.3/10).

  • How much is a cheap hotel near Chimei Museum?

    $11/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel near Chimei Museum by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Chimei Museum?

    The most popular landmark in Chimei Museum is Sacred Mosque located in Mecca, followed by Al Rigga Metro Station and BurJuman Mall, located in Dubai and Dubai, respectively. Depending on where and how long you plan on staying in Chimei Museum, you may be able to visit at least one of these cities.

See more FAQs

Find better results for your stay in Chimei Museum