Don't need to attend a concert to enjoy! Taipei's most "melodious" museum.

If you love listening to Mandarin songs, you absolutely cannot miss the "Cultural Museum"! Its permanent exhibition, "Sing Our Songs: The Story of Pop Music," is incredibly well-done. Walking through it feels like stepping into a time machine, taking you through the complete history of Taiwanese pop music—it's truly moving.

The exhibition is extremely rich in content, so you'll need at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore it. If you just skim through, you might feel like you're missing out, which would be a pity!

Most areas in the exhibition allow photography, but some video sections are off-limits for filming due to copyright considerations. Be sure to check the signs.

🎶 Atmosphere/Facilities:
The entire exhibition is thoughtfully designed. It starts from the gramophone era during the Japanese colonial period, moving through campus folk songs, TV theme songs, idol groups, and finally to today's indie music and streaming platforms. Iconic songs and figures from each era are featured.

There are many cool interactive installations. You can put on headphones to listen to banned songs from different decades or sit in a simulated train carriage to relive the vibe of folk song cafes. The most goosebump-inducing part is the circular theater at the end, where a video featuring dozens of classic songs plays. As those familiar melodies come on one after another, you can't help but hum along and feel deeply touched. Especially if you've lived through those eras, hearing the music from your student days can bring a flood of emotions. My favorite section is the train carriage exhibit—perhaps because I'm a migrant worker, it resonates with me even more 🤧.

This place isn't just about viewing an exhibition; it's about reminiscing on your youth. Everyone has a few songs that serve as the soundtrack to their life, and you're sure to find something that resonates with you here.

💵 Ticket Information:
General Admission: NT$350.
Discounted Ticket: NT$320 (for students and Taipei residents).
Senior Ticket: NT$175 (for those aged 65 and above).

🚈 Transportation:
Take the MRT Bannan Line to Nangang Station; it's about an 8-10 minute walk from there. I recommend biking as it's also convenient and free for the first 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the MRT to Nangang Exhibition Center Station and exit from Exit 1, which is closer.

🕰️ Opening Hours:
Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).
Closed on Mondays.