Chiayi City Museum

Chiayi Attractions

博物館 (遠景照)

Chiayi City Museum, located in the Cultural Center Park, presents a wealth of in-depth exhibitions, responsible for the collection, research, display, and education of related artifacts. The permanent exhibitions include the Geology Hall, Fossil Hall, and a memorial room dedicated to painter Chen Cheng-po. There are also three special exhibition spaces that host rotating exhibitions, as well as a traditional earthenware workshop and study classrooms to meet educational needs. The Chiayi City Museum focuses on local themes of "Geology, Fossils, and Fine Arts," exploring the scientific definitions and migratory changes related to Chiayi's location on the Tropic of Cancer and introducing relevant mountain ranges and seismic activity; the Fine Arts Hall features a memorial section for pioneering artist Chen Cheng-po and curates contemporary art themes; the Fossil Hall primarily displays fossils of marine and terrestrial organisms excavated in Chiayi. The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday.

Address：No. 275-1, Zhongxiao Road, East District, Chiayi City

Chiayi City Museum Introduction

The Chiayi City Museum, located next to the Chiayi Lumber Yard, was established in 2004. At its inception, it was the only large-scale comprehensive multifunctional museum in the Chiayi area, focusing on the natural landscapes of Chiayi, such as geology and fossils. The museum closed in 2018 for exhibition updates and repositioned itself as the "City Museum" of Chiayi, with a new mission of "Chiayi people caring for Chiayi affairs, and outsiders exploring Chiayi City." It showcases the cultural characteristics of Chiayi City, the history of its citizens, and their memories, aspiring to become a museum belonging to the city and its people. The redefined "City Museum" of Chiayi City offers a new space and content for visitors to gain a fresh perspective on the city. The first floor features the "Exploring Chiayi Garden" children's hall, allowing children to experience the city's history through play. The second floor hosts the permanent exhibition "Prospect of Zhuolu," which enables visitors to see Chiayi, understand history, envision the future, and discover themselves. The third floor presents the "Architectural Performance - Listen to the Temple Storyteller," a museum within a museum showcasing the unique craft of Chiayi, the tradeware of earthenware. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00.