Assembly Affairs Museum Reopens After 3 Years of Renovations


Taipei: The Assembly Affairs Museum has reopened its doors following three years of extensive renovations, inviting visitors to explore Taiwan’s legislative history through its rich and thoughtfully curated exhibits. The museum, which has been closed for refurbishment, now offers an engaging educational experience on both its floors.



According to Focus Taiwan, the first floor of the museum presents three main exhibition areas focusing on significant themes: “The Road to Democracy,” “Evolution of the Legislative Yuan,” and “Legislative Yuan Opens its Doors.” These exhibits provide insights into the development of Taiwan’s legislative body and include a replica of the Constitution of the Republic of China. Visitors can also view an iron seal shaped like a Hsieh-chih, a mythical Chinese creature, which was historically used for stamping important documents.



The second floor expands on these themes with additional exhibition spaces, such as “National Assembly,” “Congressional Diplomacy,” and “Democracy Garden,” which illustrate the evolution of Taiwan’s legislature over the years. A notable feature on this floor is the historically-preserved “Time Capsule VIP room,” which hosted Taiwanese and foreign dignitaries from 1983 to 2007, during the building’s tenure as a library for the abolished Taiwan Provincial Council.



The museum operates from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, as per materials provided by the museum. It remains closed on Mondays. Entry to the museum is free, and all exhibits include English and Chinese-language explanations, ensuring accessibility for a diverse audience, museum staff informed CNA.