National Palace Museum Southern Branch Introduction
In order to balance the development of culture, education, society, and economy in central and southern Taiwan, the Executive Yuan approved the establishment of the National Palace Museum Southern Branch in Taibao City, Chiayi County on December 15, 2004. It is positioned as an "Asian Art and Culture Museum." The exhibitions focus on the museum's rich collections, complemented by international exhibitions, and actively plan various exciting exhibitions to fulfill the functions of modern museums, including collection, research, preservation, education, display, recreation, leisure, and cultural creativity. The museum's architecture employs three techniques of Chinese ink painting: heavy ink, flying white, and shading, creating substantial exhibition spaces and artifact storage, as well as public reception spaces and interconnected voids. This symbolizes the intertwining of Chinese, Indian, and Persian cultures, highlighting the diverse and profound civilization of Asia, aligning with the purpose of the "National Palace Museum Southern Branch - Asian Art and Culture Museum." Permanent Exhibitions: - The Beauty of Asian Buddhist Art from the Museum Collection - Asian Textiles Exhibition from the Museum Collection - The Culture of Tea in Asia - The Development History of Chiayi - Understanding Asia - New Media Art Exhibition
