Miniatures Museum of Taiwan Introduction
Founded on March 28, 1997, the Miniature Museum is the first themed museum in Asia specializing in the collection of contemporary miniature art. The museum seeks out outstanding works by top miniature artists from around the world, boasting a collection of world-class scale and a wide array of miniature treasures. Currently, about 200 thematic works are on display, featuring dollhouses that present both interior and exterior arrangements, roomboxes that intricately depict various rooms, and creatively themed works. From glimpses of the grandeur of the Roman Empire through ruins from two thousand years ago to the comfortable enjoyment of gentlemen and socialites in million-dollar apartments in the 1990s; the romantic charm of Venice, Italy; the opulence of Buckingham Palace in the UK, and the slums of East London; the fairy tale world of Snow White—it feels like walking through a time tunnel of exotic experiences in the Miniature Museum. Originating from 16th-century German court nobility, miniature art has spread throughout Europe and North America. These small artworks range from grand architectural structures to tiny keys on a desk, all made to strict scaling ratios, with 1:12 being the global standard. The most precious pieces are based on real-life objects, with miniature items like a 1cm tall bottle containing real brandy, postage stamp-sized oil paintings made with genuine oil paint, cabinets, seats, linens, porcelain, glass, metal, wallpaper, chandeliers, and more. There are also children's favorite animated mini televisions, all faithfully scaled replicas. Want to fulfill your dream of traveling around the world in a weekend? The Miniature Museum will definitely satisfy your dreams. Those who appreciate miniature art commonly wish, "I wish I could shrink and live inside!" This encapsulates the essence of a dream: beautiful, mysterious, and so small that it is cherished and hard to let go. In its early days, the Miniature Museum mainly focused on works from Europe and America, as there were no comparable museum-standard pieces from the East. The museum also targets modern works due to their stunning aesthetics and clarity, which surpass classical pieces, offering greater visual appeal and educational value. The collection at the Miniature Museum is entirely privately owned, with some pieces contributed by collectors from the U.S. and Canada, while others are creations commissioned from renowned artists in Europe and America specifically for the museum.
