Taipei National Railway Museum

Since opening this summer, the Taipei National Railway Museum has swiftly become a popular destination for rail enthusiasts. Located at the former Taipei Works of the Taiwan Railway Administration, the site historically served as the primary hub for maintaining and repairing trains throughout Taiwan. It remained the cornerstone of railway operations across the island until its relocation to the Fuhang Vehicle Base in 2012. In 2015, the 17-hectare complex was designated a national historic monument, prompting a revitalization project to transform it into the National Railway Museum.

The museum’s first phase opened in July, unveiling six historic buildings to the public: the diesel-electric workshop, the headquarters office, the vocational training center, the materials testing laboratory, the grand hall, and the bathhouse. Eight major exhibitions were also launched, charting a century of Taiwan’s railway history and evoking cherished generational memories. To embody the concept of a “living railway museum,” the museum offers dynamic ride experiences on weekends and national holidays, allowing visitors to ride classic blue-leather diesel cars along historic tracks, past preserved structures, creating a nostalgic and romantic atmosphere.

The National Railway Museum's exhibitions are thoughtfully arranged according to the site’s spatial characteristics. The permanent exhibition, "Movement and Emotion – Culture and Memory on the Railway," explores the theme through literature, film, folk songs, and visual arts. "Power. Train – Diesel-Electric Workshop" showcases 24 impressive heritage vehicles. A large, interactive sliding-track screen utilizes modern technology to offer a transparent view of the internal mechanical workings of diesel-electric locomotives, while immersive light-and-sound performances and high-quality content make this exhibit a highlight of the museum.

Address: 50, Section 5, Civic Boulevard, Xinyi District, Taipei City