Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum - Daxi Historical Museum Introduction
Daxi Historical Museum is believed to have been built between 1937 and 1940 during the Japanese era and is part of the Daxi century-old police dormitory complex as a Type D civil servant residence; due to its layout of four connected households, it is referred to as "four linked buildings." The rear cement structures were added post-war to accommodate residents' needs, showcasing different periods of usage. It serves as a testament to nearly a century of police development and changes in Daxi, while also recording the life trajectories of residents from various eras. In 2012, it was registered as a historical building, and after renovations, it became a public museum under the Daxi Wood Art Ecology Museum, specifically retaining some old materials and traces of residents' use during the restoration. The Daxi Historical Museum is positioned as a permanent exhibition hall of the Daxi Wood Art Ecology Museum, themed "The Life and History of Daxi People," combining local memories within a broader historical context to narrate how Daxi developed into an old town rich in cultural heritage. In addition to static models and artifact displays, there are dynamic audio-visual presentations and interactive games. In the future, the museum will continue to work with residents on various investigations and curatorial projects, incorporating different local histories, and periodically adjusting and changing stories under various themes, making the Daxi Historical Museum a base for telling the stories of Daxi people. The exhibition is divided into seven main themes: "Origin of Dahan Creek" explores the geographical environment and industries, illustrating how Daxi developed into a prosperous urban area; the "Who Lives in Daxi" section showcases the diverse settlement lives of Daxi residents throughout different periods; "Cultural City" highlights the figures involved in building Daxi and the remarkable contributions of individuals like Lü Tiezhu and Feng Feifei in cultural education; "Industrial Cooperation" features artisan exhibitions at the Artisans Museum, shaping the cultural industry of Daxi woodcraft from various angles; "Unity in Strength" traces the community building that began twenty years ago, activating local participation in public affairs and concern for the region's cultural and historical memories, continuing to the present, encapsulated in the "Spirit of Cooperation for Daxi's Future" segment, embodying everyone's hopes for Daxi's future. Additionally, "Daxi People Telling Stories" will offer small special exhibitions reflecting different themes of Daxi stories through the unique life histories of each Daxi resident. (Source: Daxi Wood Art Ecology Museum) For details on guided services, please refer to the official website of the Daxi Wood Art Ecology Museum.
