Yunlin Puppetry Museum

Yunlin Attractions

雲林布袋戲館
雲林布袋戲館

In the realm of drama, a flick of the finger can recount ancient tales. The former humble and elegant Huwei District Office was officially designated as a historical site in 2001 and has transformed into a puppet theater museum rich in local cultural atmosphere. The museum provides detailed introductions to various schools of puppet theater, characters, cultural stories, and historical developments, featuring classic puppet characters from around the world; there are shadow puppets that embody nostalgic memories, splendid stages, and highly acclaimed interactive performances, all suitable for enjoying with elders and experiencing the time tunnel of puppet theater performances!

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

Yunlin Puppetry Museum Introduction

In this world of puppetry, stories of ancient times unfold. The former rustic and elegant Huwei District Office was officially designated as a historic site in 2001 and has transformed into a cultural hub for traditional Taiwanese puppetry. Inside the museum, visitors can find detailed introductions to various puppetry styles, characters, cultural stories, and historical evolution, as well as classic puppet characters from around the world. The museum showcases shadow puppets steeped in nostalgic memories, a splendid puppet stage, and highly praised interactive performances, making it suitable for visits with elders, allowing everyone to experience the time tunnel of puppetry art! When discussing puppetry, which is a shining gem of Taiwan, one cannot omit mentioning Huwei Township in Yunlin County, the homeland of puppetry. Let's take a special look at the Yunlin Puppetry Museum located in Huwei. The museum presents the history of puppetry development and static puppet displays, providing the public with insights into the evolution of traditional puppetry while preserving this cultural heritage and preventing the loss of cultural artifacts. The establishment of the Puppetry Museum offers a place for everyone to absorb puppetry culture, understand the historical past of puppetry, and subsequently recognize this traditional art form. Important notes: 1. Smoking and sales activities are entirely prohibited. 2. Only guide dogs and service animals are allowed; please keep other animals in portable containers. 3. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 4. No flash photography is allowed. 5. Do not touch or damage displayed items. 6. Academic or media photographers must apply one week in advance. 7. No food or drinks in the exhibition hall.

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Yunlin Puppetry Museum Travel Information

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


Transportation Methods:Public Transport: Get off at the Taixi Bus Station in Huwei and walk for 1 minute. By Car: The location is to the right at the intersection of Section 1, Linsen Road and Gong'an Road - Yunlin Puppetry Museum: The museum is diagonally across from the Huwei Post Office and beside the Land Bank.


Parking Information:There is a paid parking lot on Gong'an Road behind the museum (limited to small passenger vehicles). This is for informational purposes, and the regulations of the parking lot take precedence. To avoid traffic congestion on the main road in front of the museum caused by visitors' vehicles, large buses (vehicles with more than nine seats) should drop off passengers at the entrance and move the vehicle away as soon as possible.


Tickets:Free admission for self-guided tours. Self-funded items: Material fees for DIY courses, tickets for theater performances, guided tours by reservation.


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