From Impressionism to Modernism: Masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the National Palace Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States held an exhibition in Taiwan for the first time.
- From Impressionism to Modernism, 81 precious works from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States can be viewed at one glance.
- The exhibition explores the vivid aspects of French painting and drawing through five major themes: "Body Posture", "Portraits and Figures", "Wandering in Nature", "From City to Countryside" and "Waterfront Scenery".
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What to expect
Exhibition Features
The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibits its important collections in Taiwan for the first time, with a selection of classic masterpieces by 38 artists, including Renoir, the leader of Impressionism, Van Gogh and Cézanne, masters of Post-Impressionism, Matisse, the master of color, and famous painters such as Court, Gauguin, Seurat, and Pissarro, leading the audience to enjoy the development of Western art in the past century.
Organizer｜Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Palace Museum Co-organizer｜Shiyi Multimedia Co-organizer｜Chinese Culture Association
Main sponsor｜Cathay Pacific Financial Holdings Designated airline｜EVA Air Public sponsor｜Powerchip Cultural Foundation Co-sponsor｜WPG Holdings, JINS Taiwan Aesthetic education sponsor｜TSMC Foundation Designated security｜ZTE Security Technology Media cooperation｜Taipei 101, VOGUE, GQ Designated water｜Babu Nong natural alkaline mineral water
Exhibition information
- Exhibition location: National Palace Museum, Northern Campus [Second Exhibition Hall, First Floor Special Exhibition Hall]
- Exhibition date: 2025/6/14 (Sat)~2025/10/12 (Sun)
- Exhibition time: 09:00-17:00 daily (ticket sales and admission stop at 16:30), open on Mondays
- Exhibition address: No. 221, Section 2, Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City 111001
Exhibition related links
Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Official website: https://www.metmuseum.org/
- Fan page: https://www.facebook.com/metmuseum
Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpieces Exhibition
- FB fan page: https://www.facebook.com/TheMET2025tw
- IG fan page: https://www.instagram.com/themet_taipei/
Good to know
Ticket Purchase Notes
- Please use up the coupon before the end of the exhibition. The coupon will be deemed invalid after the expiration date. Each ticket can only be used once by one person, and admission is based on the ticket and cannot be reused.
- Free admission qualifications: Children under 6 years old can enter for free, and must show their original ID and be accompanied by an adult holding a ticket. (Those without ID will be judged based on whether they are 90cm or above in height; age will be calculated based on actual age on the day of entry).
- Free admission qualifications: The person holding a disability certificate of their own country or foreign country and one accompanying person (must enter together).
- If you need to refund your ticket after purchase, please contact the original purchase channel before the end of the exhibition.
- If there are any issues not covered above, please refer to the official website and FB announcement. The organizer reserves the right to interpret the event.
Admission Information
- Each ticket can only be used once during the exhibition (limited to single admission) and cannot be reused. Once the ticket is lost, damaged or cancelled, it will be deemed invalid and will not be reissued, exchanged or refunded. Please keep the ticket properly. *Except for works marked as prohibited for photography, personal non-commercial photography is allowed in the exhibition area. However, to respect the creators’ intellectual property rights, please do not copy and photograph the videos in the exhibition hall.
- Live video broadcasting, the use of flash, tripods, selfie sticks, 360-degree panoramic cameras or other auxiliary equipment are prohibited. If you have reporting needs, please apply to the organizer in advance. Please abide by the regulations of each exhibition area and the visiting order to jointly maintain the quality of the visit.
- Pets (except guide dogs on duty), long-handled umbrellas (except crutches for the elderly) and dangerous items are not allowed into the museum. Bags larger than A4 size (length 30 * width 21 * depth 15 cm) are kindly requested to be checked in. Personal valuables are to be kept by yourself. The museum is not responsible for their storage. If the exhibition rules are not followed and there is no intention to improve after persuasion, the organizer has the right to ask the violator to leave the venue without refunding or compensating the ticket fee.
- Eating, drinking, smoking, chewing betel nuts or gum, playing, touching or climbing exhibits and display cabinets are prohibited in the exhibition hall. The museum reserves the right to claim compensation if any damage occurs.
- If there are too many people, crowd control will be implemented. Please follow the instructions of the on-site staff to queue up for entry.
- Please follow the visiting regulations. The museum reserves the right to refuse admission to visitors who are deemed to have engaged in conduct that is detrimental to the safety of exhibits and the order of visitors, and no compensation or refund of ticket fees will be given.
- The exhibition venue regulations are subject to on-site announcements. If there are any unmentioned matters, the organizer may amend or supplement them at any time. Any other ticket-related regulations or consumer disputes arising from this ticket shall be handled in accordance with the "Items that should and should not be included in the standard contract for arts and cultural exhibition tickets" promulgated by the Ministry of Culture.
- For information on the exhibition and related educational promotion activities, please visit the Mediasphere official website (www.mediasphere.com.tw), the Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpieces fan page (https://www.facebook.com/TheMET2025tw), or call 02-6616-9928 during office hours (Monday to Friday 10:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00) for inquiries.
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Reviews
Took a weekday off on 2025/10/2 to visit the National Palace Museum (the first time at the renovated Exhibition Building II). I thought it wouldn't be too crowded since it wasn't a Friday, but a bunch of locals packed in after noon. So, it's better to get in early if you want to see the exhibition. Also, there aren't many places to sit inside the exhibition hall, so be prepared to walk until your feet hurt. The Metropolitan Museum of Art paintings at least made it feel like the trip was worthwhile. It's worth the ticket price for those who like Impressionist masters, but if you come on the weekend, be prepared to be packed like sardines from the bus to the exhibition hall. There are quite a few people even on weekdays.
Buying presale tickets is cost-effective, and the QR code is convenient. You can bring a camera to take pictures, just no flash.👍 There are free lockers available outside the venue. The quality of viewing the exhibition is better on weekday mornings.
Bought early bird tickets for two on Klook, very convenient. Great exhibition, great paintings! However, the number of paintings was less than expected, and the visit was completed in about an hour.
Get up close and personal with original masterpieces by renowned artists like Renoir and Van Gogh. This exhibition spans a century of artistic movements, offering a visually stunning and deeply inspiring experience – a true artistic feast.
This exhibition is definitely worth seeing, and it's also my first time visiting an exhibition inside the National Palace Museum. The overall space is comfortable, and the artworks are very appealing. You can not only appreciate the beauty of art, but it is also a great place suitable for visitors of all ages.
The exhibition's artwork is divided into five major themes, showcasing different painting styles and famous painters' works that diverge from their well-known pieces – very interesting! I recommend doing some research beforehand or renting a guide to enhance your experience and gain deeper insights!
It's so convenient to buy tickets through this platform, and the exhibition is really worth seeing!
Really loved the exhibits this time around 🫶🏻 The brochure and tickets are also very beautiful! The children's booklet is $60 and highly recommended~~~ the content is very well-thought-out!
Weekdays can be quite crowded. The crowds tend to thin out after 4 PM. We recommend taking a guided tour at scheduled times, along with renting a personal audio guide. Half a day should be enough time to see the exhibition.
A rare masterpiece visiting Taiwan, it's a shame to miss it. The newly renovated second exhibition hall is very spacious. It wasn't crowded when I went on a weekday, which made for a great experience.