[4] After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the facility underwent several transformations, from police station, Kuomintang headquarter, to a reception house for local county administration called the Zhongshan House.

However, the building was eventually closed and abandoned due to the corrosion caused by the hot springs and lack of proper maintenance.

The building was declared a class 3 historical site by the Ministry of the Interior in February 1995.

In March 1998, an overall makeover was initiated and completed with the official opening on 31 October 1998 as Beitou Hot Spring Museum.

The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Xinbeitou Station of the Taipei Metro.