The museum building was designed by architect Chien-Hsin Chen, prioritizing natural illumination to showcase ceramic textures.
It is located in the heart of Yingge, a district historically known as the 'Ceramics Capital of Taiwan' due to its abundance of high-quality clay.
The permanent collection features rare examples of 'Yingge pottery' that date back to the early Qing Dynasty period.
The museum's landscape design includes a 'Ceramic Art Plaza' which functions as a public park with outdoor installations.
The facility operates as a collaborative space for international artists through its dedicated artist-in-residence program.
The New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum is Taiwan's first museum dedicated entirely to the history and development of ceramic art. The architecture features a modern glass and steel facade designed to maximize natural light and harmonize with the surrounding mountains. It houses permanent collections documenting the evolution of Taiwanese pottery, spanning from ancient indigenous techniques to modern industrial production. The facility includes interactive workshops for visitors to create their own clay pieces. An outdoor kiln park allows visitors to observe traditional firing techniques in a reconstructed historical environment. The museum serves as a research hub, often hosting international ceramic biennials and exchange exhibitions. It integrates academic preservation with public education through its archives and laboratory spaces.
The central atrium stairs, which use glass walls to capture the reflection of the sky and the museum's geometric structure.
Sign up for a pottery class upon arrival, as spots fill up quickly on weekends.
Wear comfortable shoes to navigate both the multi-level interior and the extensive outdoor kiln park.
Check the museum's rotating exhibition calendar online before visiting to see if a special international biennial is currently showing.
Do not mistake the nearby souvenir shops for the official museum shop, which offers higher-quality artisan-produced items.
Closed on the first Monday of every month and during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Refrain from touching artifacts in the exhibition halls; photography is generally allowed unless marked otherwise.
