Yunlin Puppet Museum

Yunlin Attractions

雲林布袋戲館
雲林布袋戲館

The former Huwei District Office, with its simple and elegant design, was officially designated as a historical site in 2001 and transformed into a puppetry museum rich in local cultural atmosphere. The museum provides detailed introductions to various puppetry styles, characters, cultural stories, and historical developments, featuring classic puppet characters from different countries; it also houses shadow puppets that evoke ancient memories and a magnificent performance stage, along with highly rated interactive performances, making it a perfect place to visit with elders and experience the time tunnel of puppetry art!

Address:No. 498, Section 1, Linsen Road, Huwei Township, Yunlin County

Yunlin Puppet Museum Introduction

The Huwei Township Office, with its simple and elegant origins, was officially designated as a historical site in 2001 and has transformed into a puppet theater museum rich in local cultural atmosphere. Inside the museum, detailed introductions to various puppet theater schools, characters, cultural stories, and historical developments can be found, alongside classic puppet characters from around the world; the shadow puppets that evoke early memories and the splendid puppet stages, as well as highly praised interactive performances, are all suitable for visiting with elders to experience the time tunnel of puppet theater! When we mention puppet theater, a shining jewel of Taiwan, we cannot forget its hometown, Huwei in Yunlin. Now, let's take a special look at the Yunlin Puppet Theater Museum located in Huwei. The museum showcases the history of puppet theater development and static puppet displays, allowing the public to come and understand the evolution of traditional puppet theater and preserve the cultural relics. The establishment of the puppet theater museum provides a space for people to absorb puppet culture, understand the past history of puppet theater, and subsequently embrace the traditional art form. Please note: 1. Smoking is fully prohibited and sales stalls are not allowed. 2. Other animals must be kept in portable containers, except for guide dogs and service animals. 3. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 4. Please do not use flash photography. 5. Do not touch or damage the exhibited items and public property. 6. Academic institutions or media that wish to take photos should apply one week in advance. 7. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the exhibition hall.

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Yunlin Puppet Museum Travel Information

Address:No. 498, Section 1, Linsen Road, Huwei Township, Yunlin County


Transportation Methods:Public Transport: Get off at Taixi Bus Station and walk for 1 minute. By Car: At the intersection of Section 1, Linsen Road and Gong'an Road, on the right side - Yunlin Puppet Theater is located diagonally across from the Huwei Post Office and next to Land Bank.


Parking Information:There is a paid parking lot on Gong'an Road behind the museum (limited to small passenger vehicles). This is information disclosure, and the regulations of the parking lot take precedence. To avoid congestion on the main road in front of the museum caused by visitors' vehicles, large buses (vehicles with more than nine seats) are requested to drop off passengers at the entrance and quickly move their vehicles away.


Tickets:Free self-guided tours. Paid items: DIY courses charge material fees, ticketed performances by the theater troupe, guided tours by reservation.


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