Chimei Museum

British Museum × Chimei Museum Pharaoh artifacts arrive in Taiwan! 280 precious cultural relics Gold and jewelry, burial treasures, temple architecture, large stone sculptures Recreating the glory of ancient Egypt The British Museum presents a monumental work, "Kings of Egypt: Pharaohs." Exhibition Dates: January 29, 2026 - January 10, 2027 Opening hours: 09:30–17:30 (Closed on Wednesdays and Lunar New Year's Eve) Last entry to the special exhibition is at 16:30 (please arrive 30 minutes early to avoid queuing and exceeding the time limit). Closing time is 17:30. Exhibition Location: Special Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Chimei Museum "Kings of Egypt: Pharaohs," a collaboration between the Chimei Museum and the British Museum, brings together 280 works! This exhibition takes a fresh perspective, exploring the multifaceted roles of the Egyptian pharaohs through seven themes. It features precious artifacts such as large-scale sculptures, gold jewelry, and diplomatic clay tablets. We cordially invite you to join us on a journey through a thousand years of history, into the kingdom of the Pharaohs, and to discover their mysterious and extraordinary world! — The Pharaoh who ruled for a thousand years — The pharaohs ruled Egypt for over three thousand years. By exploring the pharaohs' ideology and reality, we can further understand the feeling of ruling a long and powerful ancient civilization. — A bridge between God and man, worship and reverence — The pharaoh is a descendant of the gods and bears the sacred responsibility of promoting and maintaining the order of the universe; as the high priest, performing rituals is an important duty of the pharaoh. — How a Pharaoh reigns and rules — Explore how pharaohs maintained order and territory, revealing their multiple identities and challenges—from foreigners, queens, to non-royal successors—intertwined with politics and mythology. — Gold and jewels, temples, papyrus scrolls, and millennia-old megalithic statues — From the bas-reliefs in the crypts imbued with feminine power to the grand temples, it is a reflection of faith in the gods, a pursuit of ruling power and the afterlife, and a display of the artisans' astonishing skills. The permanent exhibition halls of the Chimei Museum are described below: [Art Gallery] Paintings from the 13th to the 20th centuries help the public construct a contemporary understanding of the development of Western art. [Animal Hall] Collected animal specimens and fossils from five continents around the world, structuring the history of life evolution and natural ecology.  The Musical Instruments Hall features sections for "World Ethnic Musical Instruments," "Entering the Orchestra," and "Mechanical Musicians," showcasing the diverse facets of musical instruments as they evolve with cultural customs and technological advancements. The "Violin Exhibition Area" is systematically curated according to the heritage of luthiers worldwide and geographical regions, displaying a selection of classic works. [Sculpture Avenue] Sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome to the 20th century are strung together along a historical trajectory to create a viewing experience. The Weapons Hall showcases ancient weapons from around the world, presenting the evolution of craftsmanship and technology through different types of weapons.