Daxi Wood Art Eco Museum - Daxi Historical Museum Introduction
Daxi Historical Museum is believed to have been built during the Japanese occupation between Showa years 12 and 15 (from 1937 to 1940), and is classified as a Type D official residence, part of the century-old Daxi police residence complex. With its form of a row of four households, it is referred to as "four connected houses." The rear concrete buildings were added by post-war residents to meet demands, showcasing different periods of usage. It not only witnesses the evolution and changes of Daxi's police system over nearly a century but also documents the life trajectories of residents from different eras. In 2012, it was registered as a historical building and, after renovations, became a public hall of the Daxi Wood Arts Eco Museum, retaining some old materials and traces of residents' use during the renovation. The Daxi Historical Museum is positioned as a permanent exhibition hall of the Daxi Wood Arts Eco Museum, themed "The Life and History of Daxi People." Under the framework of grand history, it combines local people's life memories to narrate how Daxi developed into an old town rich in cultural heritage. In addition to static models and artifact displays, there are dynamic audiovisual introductions and interactive games. In the future, the museum will continue to collaborate with residents on various surveys and exhibition planning, integrating different small 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: "Originating from Dahan River," which explores how Daxi developed into a prosperous street from its geographical environment and industries; the "Who Lives in Daxi" unit, showcasing the diverse settlement life of Daxi people across different periods; "Cultural City" highlights the key figures in Daxi's construction, as well as the remarkable contributions of individuals like Lu Tiezhou and Feng Feifei in culture and education; "Industrial Cooperation," paired with artisans' exhibitions from the Artisans' Hall, shapes the cultural industry of Daxi wood crafts from various aspects; "United Together," tracing back to community building that began twenty years ago, igniting local participation in public affairs and concern for local cultural and historical memories, continuing to this day, and in the "Collaborative Spirit of Daxi" unit, conveying everyone's hopes for Daxi’s future. Additionally, "Daxi People Tell Stories" will reflect different themes of Daxi's stories through the unique life histories of Daxi residents in a small special exhibition. (Source: Daxi Wood Arts Eco Museum) For more details on the guided services, please refer to the official website of the Daxi Wood Arts Eco Museum.
