Yunlin Puppet Theater Museum Introduction
The old and elegant Huwei District Office, which possesses a rich local cultural atmosphere, was officially designated as a historic site in 2001 and transformed into the Yunlin Puppet Museum. The museum provides detailed introductions to various puppet theater factions, characters, cultural stories, and historical developments, featuring classic puppet characters from different countries. It also houses shadow puppets steeped in ancient memories and a splendid stage, alongside highly praised interactive performances, making it suitable for visits with elders to experience the time tunnel of puppet performances! When mentioning puppet theater, a shining gem of Taiwan, we must refer to its hometown, Huwei Township in Yunlin County. Let’s introduce the Yunlin Puppet Museum located in Huwei. The Yunlin Puppet Museum showcases the development history of puppet theater and features static puppet exhibits, allowing the public to learn about the evolution of traditional puppet theater and preserve its cultural heritage, preventing the loss of historical artifacts. The establishment of the puppet museum provides a place to absorb puppet culture, understand its historical background, and cultivate an appreciation for this traditional art form. Notes: 1. Smoking is completely prohibited, selling is not allowed. 2. Except for guide dogs and service animals, please keep other pets in a transportable container. 3. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 4. No flash photography. 5. Please do not touch or damage the exhibits. 6. Academic or media personnel needing to film must apply one week in advance. 7. No food or drink allowed in the exhibition hall.
Yunlin Puppetry Museum
