Qinmei Museum is a landscape-form art museum on Guanqian Road in Taichung's West District, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and opened on 13 December 2024 as his first museum project in Taiwan. The building's curving form follows the 'unearthing the land' concept and echoes the greenery of the surrounding Caowudao corridor; its opening exhibition was curated by the Japanese design studio nendo.
Qinmei Museum, at No. 79 Guanqian Road, West District, Taichung, was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's studio — his first museum project in Taiwan — and opened to the public on 13 December 2024. Its opening exhibition, curated by Japanese design studio nendo (Oki Sato), ran through 1 June 2025; the opening ticket cost NT$150, with free entry for children under 6, seniors over 65, and people with disabilities, and the museum is closed on Mondays. Note: Qinmei Museum is a distinct building at a different address from the Qinmei Eslite Green Corridor shopping mall (opened 2008, on Gongyi Road), with which it is often confused.
Highlights of Qinmei Museum
Qinmei Museum occupies a prime location in Taichung's West District, right alongside the Caowudao greenway, and has carved out a distinctive identity as a mixed cultural space in the city. It combines art and literary exhibitions, independent bookshop selections, design retail, and dining under one roof, with irregular themed shows and pop-up events presenting a broad range of creative work. The open plaza has become a natural urban living room where nearby residents and visitors gather.
The outdoor plaza is the most energetic part of Qinmei Museum, hosting rotating weekend markets, live music, and installation art with themes that shift by season — each visit tends to offer something different. Check the official social media channels before you go to find out what is on.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit
Practical Information
Getting There & Hours
- The Qinmei Museum plaza is open throughout the day; individual shop hours vary, so check the official website or social media.
- From Taichung MRT Green Line, alight at City Hall Station and walk or ride YouBike for about 10–15 minutes; alternatively, take a city bus along the Caowudao route and alight nearby.
- Parking in the area is limited on weekends; public transport or YouBike is recommended.
Nearby Connections
- Along the Caowudao greenway you can link to Shenjì Village, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and Taichung City Library for a West District cultural walking route.
- Restaurants and cafés abound nearby — build in a meal to extend your time in the area.
Sources: Qinmei Museum official information; Wikipedia entry on Eslite Bookstore. Photos to be replaced with Dio's own shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Qinmei Museum?
It was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's studio, his first museum project in Taiwan, which opened on 13 December 2024.
Is Qinmei Museum the same place as the Qinmei Eslite Green Corridor mall?
No — Qinmei Museum is a separate new building at No. 79 Guanqian Road that opened in 2024, while the Qinmei Eslite Green Corridor is a shopping mall on Gongyi Road that opened in 2008.
Does Qinmei Museum charge admission?
Yes, the opening exhibition ticket costs NT$150, with free admission for children under 6, seniors over 65, and people with disabilities.
What are Qinmei Museum's opening hours?
It is open from 10 am to 6 pm and closed on Mondays.
Sources
- 建築大師隈研吾設計「勤美術館」開幕！場館資訊、首展介紹一次看 - alive — 開幕日期、設計者、票價
- 台中草悟道新地標「勤美術館」 - 微笑台灣 — 建築概念與位置
- 勤美誠品綠園道 - 維基百科 — 與舊勤美誠品綠園道地址、開業年份對照，釐清兩者非同一建築