Shrunken Head Museum Introduction
Established on March 28, 1997, the Miniature Museum is the first thematic museum in Asia dedicated to the collection of contemporary miniature art. The museum searches the globe to gather works from top miniature artists, boasting a world-class scale of collections. The fascinating exhibits include around 200 themed works that primarily feature stunning dollhouses showcasing the interior and exterior arrangements of entire buildings, various exquisitely detailed roomboxes, and creative thematic pieces. Visitors can experience a glimpse of the grandeur of the Roman Empire from two thousand years ago through ancient ruins, enjoy the comforts of high-society living in million-dollar apartments from the 1990s in the United States, and take in the romantic vibes of Venice, Italy. The lavishness of Buckingham Palace in England juxtaposes sharply with the surrounding slums of East London, and fairy tale scenes like Snow White transport you into a magical realm. Walking through the Miniature Museum feels like entering an exotic time tunnel. Originating from the miniature art of the German court nobility in the 16th century, this art form has spread across Europe and North America. These tiny pieces of art, scaling down architectural forms to as small as the keys on a desktop, strictly adhere to specific reduction ratios, with a common scale of 1:12 in the world. Most notably, miniature art is meticulously crafted to replicate real-life items, with the exception of living beings and animals. For example, a 1-centimeter tall bottle contains real brandy, while postage-stamp-sized oil paintings are genuine oil artworks. The collection also includes cabinets, seating, bed linens, porcelain, glass, metal, wallpaper, chandeliers, and more. For children, there are beloved animated mini TVs, all of which are lifelike replicas. Are you dreaming of traveling around the world over a weekend? The Miniature Museum can certainly fulfill that dream. Those who have appreciated miniature art often share the common sentiment: "I wish I could shrink down and live inside!" This embodies a tangible dream—a beautiful, mysterious, and cherished experience that is both delightful and hard to part with. Initially, the Miniature Museum primarily targeted Western European and American works, as there were no similarly high-standard pieces from the East. The museum focuses on modern works because they are stunningly intricate and articulate various aspects exceedingly well, far surpassing classical works in visual appeal and educational value. The collection housed in the Miniature Museum is entirely private, with some pieces from American and Canadian collectors, while the remainder is crafted by renowned European and American artists specifically for the museum.
