Sanxia Historic Museum Introduction
The Sanxia Historical Museum is regarded as the best example of the adaptive reuse of old buildings. Established in 1929, it was originally the old town hall during the Japanese occupation and was the most representative red brick building in Sanxia, known as "the most beautiful office building in Taiwan." In 1995, it was transformed into a historical museum. The museum itself is divided into two floors. The first floor regularly hosts exchange exhibitions, thematic exhibitions, and various art exhibitions, while the second floor is a display space for the cultural and historical artifacts of Sanxia, housing a wealth of local historical materials and artifacts, significantly contributing to the transmission of local culture. The two-story brick hall, covering an area of 70 pings, is contemporaneous with the National Taiwan University Hospital, the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation, and the Control Yuan, and careful observation of these hybrid style red brick buildings reveals many design similarities. By taking a slow stroll here, visitors can see the development trajectory of Sanxia, the industries of the past, and browse through the historical charm of the old street, along with the once-thriving industries of coal, dyeing, tea, and camphor. Next to the museum, there is a natural indigo dyeing exhibition center that connects with the indigo dyeing park behind the old street. Here, indigo dyeing classes, DIY indigo dyeing experiences, and indigo products are offered. Even for those who come in a hurry, they can personally experience the charm of the representative folk crafts of the Sanxia area, with only basic material fees charged.
