Kaohsiung Labor Museum Introduction
For a century, Kaohsiung has been a significant hub for industrial development, with the Export Processing Zone creating Taiwan's economic miracle. The city has a large labor force and a rich, diverse labor culture, which has contributed to the unique character of this industrial metropolis. To preserve and share the precious context of Kaohsiung's economic growth and the values of labor culture, the only labor museum in the nation was established in the Pier-2 Art Center in 2009. The museum is dedicated to collecting, researching, preserving, and maintaining historical materials and cultural assets related to labor issues both domestically and internationally. Through interactive exhibitions, educational outreach, publishing, and various artistic activities, it aims to help the public understand the life stories and cultural values of Taiwan's workers. In July 2015, the museum relocated and reopened at No. 261, Zhongzheng 4th Road, in the Qianjin District. At the entrance stands a sculpture of a worker wearing a hard hat and holding a double-headed wrench, while the wall at the entrance features a mosaic mural of workers. The museum hosts interactive permanent exhibitions, such as "The Marks of Sweat" and "Ship Transmission," along with special exhibitions and collections that explore various labor issues. It serves as an important venue for understanding the local culture and economic development history of Kaohsiung, bringing together, presenting, and sharing the dynamic stories of workers.
