General Questions

Where is your center located? How can I get there?

Our center is located at No. 47, Nanhai Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, directly across from Chien Kuo High School and next to the National Museum of History and the Taipei Botanical Garden.
You can take the MRT to Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station, exit from Exit 1 or Exit 2, and walk straight along Nanhai Road for about 10 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take the MRT to Xiaonanmen Station, exit from Exit 3, and walk toward the Taipei Botanical Garden for about 10 minutes to reach the center.
You may also take bus routes 1, 204, or 630 and get off at Chien Kuo High School (National Museum of History) stop; the center is about a 2-minute walk from there.
Additionally, due to the construction of the Wanda–Zhonghe–Shulin MRT line, Nanhai Road has changed to one-way traffic. Please take note, and we look forward to your visit.

Does your center have a parking lot for the public? If I am going to watch a performance, will there be parking available?

Our center does not provide parking spaces for the public. If you plan to drive, you may park in nearby public roadside parking spaces. However, since the center is located in the city center, roadside parking is often full, and the Wanda–Zhonghe–Shulin MRT line is currently under construction. Therefore, we recommend using public transportation for a more convenient visit.

What are your center’s opening hours?

The center is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and remains open on national holidays.
The center is closed on Mondays (except when Monday is a national holiday or a make-up holiday designated by the government), as well as on Lunar New Year’s Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year (with any special adjustments to be announced separately).
However, administrative offices still operate on Mondays, so you may visit the center for official business if needed.

Can the public visit your center? Do I need to buy a ticket?

Our center consists of two parts: the Nanhai Theater and the Nanhai Academy.
The Nanhai Academy is an open space, and no ticket is required to enter. Exhibitions and activities held there are free of charge.
As for the Nanhai Theater, whether tickets are required depends on the specific performance. In general, events organized by our center are mostly free to attend, while non-center events follow the policies set by their respective organizers.
For more information, please refer to our Arts Education Monthly Newsletter or our official website. You are also welcome to call us for inquiries.

How can I find out about your center’s monthly activities?

In addition to checking our official website for information on our monthly activities, you may also subscribe to our e-newsletter on the website. Our center also publishes the Arts Education Monthly Newsletter. You are welcome to pick up a copy at the center, or send a request with a self-addressed stamped envelope, and we will mail it to you.
For inquiries, please call (02) 2311-0574 ext. 110.

Does your center offer guided tour services?

Our center provides an online application system for group guided tour reservations. Groups must have at least 10 people to apply.
Please visit our official website (https://www.arte.gov.tw) and go to the Online Services section on the homepage. Follow the instructions provided, fill out the form, and upload it to complete your application.

Does your center have an exhibition area specifically designed for children?

Our center features a Digital Art Interactive Permanent Experience Zone, which includes Wonder Gate, Creative Island, Art Adventure, Digital Collection, and Art Journey Through Time. These areas combine digital interaction, artistic creations, and fairy-tale elements to create a digital interactive space designed especially for parent–child activities and student–teacher enjoyment.
Except for Mondays (when the center is closed), the zone is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and admission is free. We welcome visitors of all ages to come and experience it.

How can I find information about national arts competitions?

Our center places great importance on ensuring that teachers and students nationwide can easily access information about the six major competitions. Therefore, a “Competition Section” is prominently featured on the homepage of our official website. This section contains dedicated webpages for each of the six major competitions:
Ministry of Education Literary Creation Award
National Student Art Competition
Nationwide Students' Picture Book Creation Award
National Student Competition of Music
National Competition of Folk Song for Teachers and Students
National Student Competition of Creative Drama Art
All competition information and FAQs can be found on each competition’s webpage.

When are the required pieces for the National Student Competition of Music announced?

The required pieces for the National Student Competition of Music are usually announced between June and July each year. All related information will be posted on the official website of the National Student Competition of Music. You may access the site through a link on our center’s official website, or inquire by calling (02) 2311-0574 ext. 126 or 118 (Group Category), and ext. 113 (Individual Category).

Where can I find past information from the National Student Competition of Music for reference and review?

Competition of Music for reference and review?
All past information from the National Student Competition of Music is available on the official website of the National Student Competition of Music. You may access it through the link on our center’s official website. The site includes competition guidelines, schedule inquiries, FAQs, as well as related highlight videos and photos.
You may also inquire by calling (02) 2311-0574 ext. 126 or 118 (Group Category), and ext. 113 (Individual Category).

Where can I find past information from the National Student Art Competition for reference and review?

All past information from the National Student Art Competition is available on the official website of the National Student Art Competition. You can access it through the link on our center’s official website (http://web.arte.gov.tw/nsac/). The site includes competition guidelines, FAQs, and past award-winning works.
You may also inquire by calling (02) 2311-0574 ext. 236.

Do I need to register in advance to participate in the volunteer storytelling activity?

This activity is free of charge and does not require prior registration. However, participation must be in parent–child or teacher–student pairs. Related activity information will be posted on our center’s official website.