Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum Introduction
The "Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum" is the only public museum in Taiwan dedicated to wood carving. It was opened on April 9, 1995, focusing on the collection and exhibition of local and international wood carving artworks. In May 2003, the museum completed an expansion of its second building, which added space for wood carving education, exhibitions, collections, and a library. The unique architectural design won the top prize at the Taiwan Architecture Awards that same year. With its rich collection and facilities, the Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum officially entered a new era, becoming an international professional museum of wood carving. The exhibition space includes the first and second floors, basement, and the second building's second, third, and fourth floors. The exhibition themes cover nine parts: the origin of carving art, historical styles of Chinese sculpture, wood carving of Austronesian ethnic groups, the development of Sanyi wood carving, architectural furniture, religious temple sculptures, multi-media materials and contemporary art invited exhibitions, and special exhibitions of wood carving art. These displays meticulously present the beauty of wood carving, providing visitors with a complete and perfect experience regarding the application and artistry of this craft. On the second floor, the museum showcases the thriving Sanyi wood carving industry, featuring wood carvings encountered in daily life, such as architecture, furniture, and carving tools. The exquisite wooden sculptures in the temple deity area fully convey the sincerity of Chinese folk beliefs. In addition to displaying its collection works, the museum regularly holds solo exhibitions by wood carving masters and lectures by experts and scholars each month, while also arranging live demonstrations by carving masters, workshops, and DIY wood carving activities. Visitors can personally participate in wood carving through these DIY activities, experiencing the joy of wood carving and getting closer to the life and art of this craft.
