Taipei National Palace Museum
The Taipei National Palace Museum features a collection of more than 600,000 items, including a major collection art and objects from the Imperial Palace at Beijing. Its exhibits focus on Chinese art ranging from the Shang through the Qing dynasties, as well as contemporary arts.
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Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 09.00-17.00.
Entrance fee: 350 Taiwan dollars; discounted tickets are 150 Taiwan dollars. Visitors aged 17 and under are not charged.
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Opened in 2001, the striking, glass-walled Shanghai Science and Technology Museum focuses on the broad themes of nature, humanity and technology via comprehensive permanent and temporary exhibitions. The Museum’s five primary halls include the Heaven and Earth Hall, the Life Hall, the Wisdom Hall, the Innovation Hall and the Future Hall. In addition, the Museum features three art galleries and several high-tech cinemas.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 09.00-17.00. Tickets are sold between 08.55-16.00.
Entrance fee: 45 Chinese yuan for adults, 22 Chinese yuan for students, 37 Chinese yuan for visitors aged 60-69. Free for visitors aged 70 and over.
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Established in 1926, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan’s first public art museum, relocated to its current quarters in the mid-1970s. Now housed in an expansive complex of minimalist red-brick structures, the Museum features a wide range of exhibitions focused on Japanese and international art and design. In addition, the Museum offers exhibitions that spotlight young artists. After purchasing a ticket to Tokyo, you can follow your visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum with a stop at the Mori Art Museum – in addition to its art collection, this modern museum on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower presents panoramic views of the city.
Opening hours: 09.30-17.30. Closed on the first and third Monday of every month.
Entrance fee: Free.
Singapore ArtScience Museum
Built in the shape of a lotus flower, Singapore’s ArtScience Museum is located within the upscale Marina Bay Sands Resort complex. The Museum’s 21 galleries feature an eclectic selection of exhibitions spanning science and the arts, past and future. In addition, there is a virtual reality gallery and a cinema. To visit Singapore – and the ArtScience Museum along with the Singapore National Museum, another must-see – simply book a ticket to Singapore.
Opening hours: Daily from 10.00 – 19.00
Entrance fee: Varies according to events and exhibitions.
Shanghai Museum
Established in 1952, the Shanghai Museum was relocated in 1996 to a dramatic structure shaped like an ancient bronze cooking vessel. The building’s square base and round top symbolize the ancient Chinese concept of “round sky, square earth”. The Museum’s collection comprises more than 120,000 pieces, including but not limited to ancient sculptures, bronzes, jades and ceramics, as well as coins, calligraphies and paintings. The Shanghai Museum is ranked among the world’s most important museums.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday between 09.00-17.00. Closed on Mondays.
Entrance fee: Free.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Completed in 2014, the dazzling Zara Hadid-designed Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a Seoul landmark. Known as DDP – which also refers to “Dream, Design, Play”, this multidisciplinary art complex hosts design boutiques and various exhibitions, as well as conferences, fashion shows and other events. exhibition areas and design boutiques. To visit the DDP and experience Seoul, simply purchase ticket to Seoul.
Entrance fee: Varies by event.
Upcoming events: If you are in South Korea, The World of Tim Burton exhibition runs until the end of September 2022. The design festival Seoul Design 2022 runs from October 19 to November 2, 2022.
The National Museum of Korea
One of the most visited cultural centers in South Korea, the National Museum of Korea focuses on researching, protecting and exhibiting the country’s cultural heritage from the paleolithic period onwards. In addition to the six galleries in the Permanent Exhibition Hall, arranged by period and theme, the Museum features temporary exhibitions, an interactive Children’s Museum, and a garden.
Opening hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10.00-21.00, other days 10.00-18.00.
Entrance fee: Free.
Upcoming events: Buddhist Sculpture in Japan will run until October 2023.
Vietnam War Remnants Museum
The Vietnam War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City offers an important overview of the wars waged on the region, mainly focusing on the role of the United States and the consequences of the conflict. Various weapons and armored vehicles are displayed, as well as exhibits on the damage to the country and citizens due to the use of Agent Orange by American forces. There is also an interesting collection of anti-war posters and pictures from all over the world. Turkish Airlines offers direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City.
Opening hours: Open daily from 07.30-12.00 and 13.30-17.00
Entrance fee: 40,000 dong for adults, 20,000 dong for students.
