Daxi Wood Sculpture Museum - Daxi Historical Museum Introduction
The Daxi Historical Museum is believed to have been built during the Japanese colonial period between 1937 and 1940 (Showa 12 to 15) and is classified as a Type D official residence, part of the Daxi century-old police dormitory group. Due to its design as a row of four units, it is referred to as the "Four Connected Houses." The concrete structures added after the war serve as additional living space in response to residents' needs, showcasing different periods of usage. It reflects nearly a century of police evolution and change in Daxi, while also documenting the life trajectories of residents from various eras. In 2012 (the 101st year of the Republic of China), it was registered as a historic building and, after renovations, became a public museum dedicated to woodcraft, known as the Wood Art Museum. During the renovation, some old materials and traces of residents' usage were specially preserved. The Daxi Historical Museum is positioned as a permanent exhibition hall of the Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum, themed around "The Life and History of Daxi People," intertwining local memories of life with the broader historical context, telling the story of how Daxi developed into a culturally rich old town. In addition to static displays of models and artifacts, there are also dynamic audiovisual presentations and interactive games. In the future, the museum will continue to collaborate with residents on various surveys and curation work, incorporating different micro-histories and periodically adjusting and changing the stories under each theme, making the Daxi Historical Museum a base for telling the stories of Daxi residents. The exhibitions are divided into seven major themes: "Originating from the Dahan River" explores how Daxi developed into a prosperous town through its geographical environment and industry; "Who Lives in Daxi" showcases the diverse communal life of Daxi people across different periods; "Cultural City of People" highlights individuals who contributed to the construction of Daxi, including notable figures such as Lü Tiezhou and Feng Feifei for their remarkable contributions in cultural education; "Industrial Cooperation" features artisan exhibitions alongside the Woodcraft Museum, presenting the cultural aspects of the Daxi woodcraft industry; "Unity and Strength" traces the community building that started twenty years ago, initiating local participation in public affairs and caring for local historical memories, continuing to this day, and the "Spirit of Cooperation in Daxi" theme expresses the community’s aspirations for Daxi's future. Additionally, "Daxi People Tell Stories" will utilize small special exhibitions to reflect different themes of Daxi stories through each resident's unique life history. (Source: Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum) For details on guided services, please visit the Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum's official website.
