Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts Museum
Major Kaohsiung museum exhibiting modern and contemporary art
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts houses contemporary Taiwanese and international exhibitions, gallery spaces and an outdoor sculpture park; visitors attend rotating shows, temporary exhibitions and art education programs.
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts at a Glance#
Address: No. 80, Meilong Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan
Website: https://kmfa.gov.tw/en/
Hours: Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mondays (hours may vary)
About Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts#
The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts is a municipal art museum in Kaohsiung that presents modern and contemporary fine art through rotating exhibitions and its permanent collection. The museum complex includes indoor galleries and outdoor spaces for sculpture and public programming.
Exhibitions focus on Taiwanese and international contemporary art, with educational programs and temporary shows that rotate throughout the year. The site is used for both curated exhibitions and public cultural events.
The museum was established and is operated by Kaohsiung city authorities to promote visual arts and cultural education. Its facilities support exhibitions, education and community outreach.
The museum is located within Kaohsiung City and is integrated with nearby parkland and cultural amenities.
- Sculpture garden: Features an outdoor sculpture garden in addition to indoor galleries, making it a combined indoor/outdoor museum complex.
How to Get to Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts#
The museum is in Gushan District, Kaohsiung. Public transit options include the Kaohsiung Metro (Formosa Boulevard and adjacent stops) with bus connections; taxis are readily available in the city. The museum is walkable from nearby cultural sites and parks.
Tips for Visiting Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts#
- Check for special exhibitions and events - the museum programs seasonal exhibitions and workshops.
- Combine a visit with a walk around the nearby Weiwuying or cultural precinct for a fuller art-day itinerary.
- Weekday mornings are quieter and better for slow viewing of contemporary galleries.
Best Time to Visit Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts#
Autumn through spring offers comfortable weather for combining the museum with other Kaohsiung cultural sites.
Weather & Climate near Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts#
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2002 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 15° - 22° | 18° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| February | Excellent | 16° - 23° | 19° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
| March | Excellent | 18° - 26° | 22° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 222 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 411 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 34° | 413 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 473 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 230 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 23° - 29° | 26° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 20° - 27° | 23° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.9h |
| December | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.7h |
