Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum - Daxi Historical Museum Introduction
The Daxi Historical Museum is estimated to have been built between 1937 and 1940 during the Japanese period, originally serving as a residence for first-class appointed officials and being part of the century-old police dormitory complex in Daxi. Given its structure as a row of four units, it is referred to as the "four-unit house." The cement structures added to the back of the building were constructed post-war to meet the needs of residents, showcasing the architectural style from different periods. It not only witnesses nearly a century of changes and developments in Daxi's policing but also records the lifestyles of residents from various eras. In 2012, it was registered as a historic building and was renovated to serve as a public museum for the Daxi Wood Art Eco-Museum, during which special attention was given to preserving some of the old materials and traces of previous residents’ usage. The Daxi Historical Museum is positioned as a permanent exhibition hall for the Daxi Wood Art Eco-Museum, themed "The Lives and History of the People of Daxi," which narrates how Daxi developed into a historically rich old town by integrating the life memories of local residents into a broader historical context. In addition to static displays of models and artifacts, dynamic audio-visual presentations and interactive games are also featured. In the future, the museum will continue collaborating with residents to conduct various surveys and curatorial projects, periodically adjusting and changing the stories under different themes to establish the Daxi Historical Museum as a base for telling the stories of the people of Daxi. The exhibition is divided into seven major themes: "Originating from the Dahan River" provides insight into how Daxi evolved into a prosperous town based on its geographical environment and industry; the "Who Lives in Daxi" section showcases the diverse communal lives of Daxi's residents throughout different periods; "Cultural Figures of the City" highlights individuals who contributed to the construction of Daxi, including significant contributions in cultural and educational fields by figures such as Lü Tiezhou and Feng Feifei; "Industry Cooperation" is accompanied by a craftsman's exhibition at the Artisan Museum, presenting the cultural landscape of Daxi's woodcraft industry from various perspectives; "Unity of Purpose" traces back to community building efforts that began twenty years ago, initiating local participation in public affairs and interest in preserving local cultural history, which continues to this day, along with the section "The Collaborative Spirit of Daxi," expressing collective hopes for Daxi's future. Additionally, "Stories from Daxi People" will take the form of small special exhibitions, reflecting different themes of Daxi's stories through the unique life histories of each resident. (Source: Daxi Wood Art Eco-Museum) For details of guided services, please refer to the official website of the Daxi Wood Art Eco-Museum.
