The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (aka Moca Taipei) is a former Japanese colonial school building and also served as Taipei City Hall before it was converted into a modern art and exhibition space in Datong District Taipei. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei.
Historical Background: The building where the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei is currently housed was originally built in 1921 by the Japanese Jian Cheng Elementary School (Kensei Shogakko). The building was made using red brick western style architecture with classical and baroque elements. In 1945 when the KMT took over rule of Taiwan, it was converted into Taipei City Hall and was used for that purpose until 1994. After that, the building and Jian Cheng Junior High School which sits behind it were both renovated. The museum opened to the public in 2001. Since then, the museum has hosted numerous international exhibitions from artists around the world. The museum is popular on weekends, especially for elementary students who have free admission. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. Ticket Price: 100 NT per person. You can book discount tickets on KKday here. Museum Website: https://www.moca.taipei/en/ Tours: You can book discount bundle tickets to multiple museums in Taipei on KKday here or Klook here. Hotels in Taipei: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. How to get there: By MRT: The closest MRT station is Zhongshan Station and is about a five minute walk. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By Car/Scooter: Driving or taking a scooter there can be hard because there is limited paid parking nearby. Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Map: See below: Our Journey: I have been to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Taipei twice. It is a beautiful building, and the art exhibitions are constantly changing. You should check out the museum website here to see the latest exhibitions. I was surprised how many exhibitions they can fit into what looks like a smallish building from the outside. 
The view of the building from across the street is mostly blocked by trees unfortunately.
There is limited paid parking behind the museum next to Jiancheng Junior High School.
On the east entrance of the building there is a coffee shop on the first floor.
View from the outside of this historic building.
Old stone arch and modern lights in front of the building.
Another view of the building.
Full on view from the front entrance.
Floor plan of the building.
On the first floor is a performance area.
There is also a small gift shop here.
When I purchased my ticket, they also gave me a free sticker which had something to do with the art exhibit that day.
You are forbidden from passing this chair. You must start touring the building from the left and then go upstairs, and come back here.
Giant cat paw.
Paintings on display.
The second floor was dark that day. The art displays at that time required darkness.
More paintings on display.
Green projector interactive art display.
Another interactive art display using projectors.
Robots making art.
A film going on in one room.
Art display of old household items.
Historic exhibition of Taoyuan Airport.
Another film and more art in this room.
Another film in this room.
Getting back down to the first floor.
From here you can go to the toilet or the coffee shop.
View back into the outside world.
View from the car and scooter parking under the Junior High School out back. There is no exit from here. You have to go back the way you came.
You can see more photos of the museum in the gallery above.
You can look for more activities in Taipei such as Rock Climbing, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Cooking Class, Glamping, Motorcycling, and more on Klook here or KKday here. You can check out our full blog on Taipei Expo Park here. You can check out our Taipei Museum Guide here. Also be sure to check out our guide to Taipei here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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