Miniatures Museum of Taiwan Introduction
Established on March 28, 1997, the Miniature Museum is Asia's first themed museum dedicated to contemporary miniature art. The museum scours the globe to gather works from top miniature artists, boasting a world-class collection. The theme exhibitions consist of over two hundred pieces, which include dollhouses that showcase the interior and exterior layout of entire buildings, roomboxes that depict various exquisitely detailed rooms, and creatively themed works. Visitors can experience the grandeur of the Roman Empire from two thousand years ago to the comfortable lifestyles of gentlemen and socialites in 1990s American luxury apartments; the romantic charm of Venice, Italy; the opulence of Buckingham Palace, and the slums of East London; and even the fairy tale world of Snow White. Strolling through the Miniature Museum feels like entering a time tunnel of exotic cultures. Originating from the miniature art of German court nobility in the sixteenth century, it has spread throughout Europe and North America. These small artworks range from architectural models to miniature keys on a desk, all rigorously crafted to a specific scale, with 1:12 being the global standard. The most precious miniature artworks are based on real-life objects, with the exception of living people and animals. For example, a 1-centimeter high bottle contains real brandy, while postage-sized oil paintings are actual oil on canvas. There are also cabinets, seats, bed linens, porcelain, glass, metal, wallpaper, crystal chandeliers, and more. Additionally, children's favorite animated mini TVs are also faithfully reproduced. Do you want to complete your dream of traveling the world over a weekend? The Miniature Museum can surely fulfill your dream. Those who have appreciated miniature art often share the common sentiment: "I wish I could shrink and live inside!" This represents a tangible dream—beautiful, mysterious, and small enough to be cherished and hard to let go. At its inception, the Miniature Museum primarily focused on European and American works, as there were no museum-quality counterparts in the East. The museum also targets modern works, as they are stunningly intricate, clearly articulated in all aspects, and far surpass classical works in terms of visual appeal and educational value. The museum's collection consists entirely of private collections, with some pieces coming from the generosity of collectors in the United States and Canada, while others were specifically created by renowned European and American artists for the museum.
