Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum - Daxi History Museum Introduction
Daxi Historical Museum is believed to have been built between 1937 and 1940 during the Japanese occupation, classified as a Type D official residence and part of the Daxi century-old police dormitory complex. It features a row of four units, hence its name "four-unit building." The cement structure at the back was added post-war to meet the needs of residents, showcasing different periods of usage. It not only witnesses nearly a century of police evolution and changes in Daxi but also records the life trajectories of residents from different eras. It was registered as a historical building in 2012 and renovated to become a public institution of the Daxi Wood Art Museum, preserving some old materials and signs of residents' usage during the renovation. Daxi Historical Museum is positioned as a permanent exhibition hall of the Daxi Wood Art Eco-Museum, themed around "the life and history of the Daxi people," integrating the life memories of local people within a framework of grand history to tell how Daxi developed into a culturally rich old town. Besides static model and artifact displays, dynamic audiovisual presentations and interactive games are also available. The museum will continue to collaborate with residents on various surveys and curatorial work, combining different local histories and periodically adjusting and replacing stories under various themes, making Daxi Historical Museum a base for telling the stories of Daxi people. The exhibitions are divided into seven major themes: "Originating from the Dahan River," which explores how Daxi developed into a prosperous urban area from geographical and industrial perspectives; "Who Lives in Daxi," showcasing the diverse community life of Daxi people across different periods; "Cultural City," highlighting individuals involved in the construction of Daxi and the remarkable contributions of figures such as Lü Tiezhu and Feng Feifei in cultural education; "Industry Cooperation," featuring skilled artisans from the Arts Master Hall, forming the cultural narrative of the Daxi wood industry from different angles; "United We Stand," tracing community building efforts that began two decades ago, initiating local participation in public affairs and caring for local cultural and historical memories, extending to the present, and in the "Spirit of Cooperation of Dynamic Daxi" theme, expressing hopes for the future of Daxi. Additionally, "Daxi People Telling Stories" will take the form of small special exhibitions, reflecting various themes of Daxi stories through the unique life histories of each Daxi resident. (Source: Daxi Wood Art Eco-Museum) For detailed information on guided services, please refer to the official website of the Daxi Wood Art Eco-Museum.
