Miniatures Museum of Taiwan Introduction
Established on March 28, 1997, the Miniatures Museum is the first thematic museum in Asia dedicated to contemporary miniature art. The museum sources top miniature artworks from around the world, boasting a world-class collection size. The assembled miniature treasures currently display about 200 themed pieces, including dollhouses that present the interior and exterior arrangements of entire buildings, dreamy roomboxes that depict various exquisitely detailed rooms, and creatively themed artworks. From glimpses of the grandeur of the Roman Empire two thousand years ago at Roman ruins to experiencing the comforts of gentlemen and ladies in a million-dollar apartment in the 1990s; the romantic charm of Venice, Italy; the opulence of Buckingham Palace and the slums of East London; and the enchanting world of Snow White, walking through the Miniatures Museum is like entering a time tunnel of exotic cultures. Originating from the miniature art of 16th-century German court nobility, this art form has spread throughout Europe and North America. These tiny artworks vary from large architectural structures to small keys on a desk, all meticulously created according to specific scaling ratios, with 1:12 being the global standard. The most precious miniature artworks replicate real-life objects, with a 1-centimeter-high liquor bottle containing actual brandy, oil paintings the size of postage stamps made with genuine oil paint, and authentic replicas of cabinets, chairs, bed linens, porcelain, glass, metal, wallpaper, crystal lamps, etc. Naturally, there are also the beloved mini televisions of children's cartoons, all faithful miniature versions of real objects. Want to fulfill your dream of traveling the world over a weekend? The Miniatures Museum will undoubtedly satisfy your dream. Those who have experienced miniature art often share the sentiment: "I wish I could shrink and live inside!" This encapsulates a concrete dream, beautiful, mysterious, and so small that it is cherished and hard to part with. At its inception, the Miniatures Museum mainly focused on European and American works, as similar works of museum quality could not be found in the East. The museum also emphasizes contemporary works, as they are aesthetically stunning and clearly articulated, offering much more in terms of visual appeal and educational value compared to classical works. The collection of the Miniatures Museum is entirely private, with some pieces donated by collectors from the U.S. and Canada, while others are creations by renowned European and American artists commissioned specifically for the museum.
