Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum Explained

Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum
Native Name:	三義木雕博物館
Native Name Lang:	zh
Coordinates:	24.4059°N 120.7609°W
Former Name:	Sanyi Wood Sculpture Arts Gallery
Established:	9 April 1995
Location:	Sanyi, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Type:	museum

The Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum is a museum of wooden sculpture in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.

History

The museum building was constructed in March 1990 by the Construction Department of the Taiwan Provincial Government. Originally established as Sanyi Wood Sculpture Arts Gallery, it was then later renamed to Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum. The museum was opened to public on 9 April 1995.^[1] In May 2003, the museum underwent renovations to expand its storeroom for permanent collections.^[2]

Exhibition themes

The museum presents the following themes:^[2]

• Introduction of Wood Sculpture
• Styles of Each Chinese Dynasty
• Austronesian Tribe Wood Sculpture
• Origins of Sanyi Wood Sculpture
• Wood Sculpture Exhibition Hall
• Temples Deities
• Architecture and Furniture
• Exhibition of Mix Media
• Invitational Exhibition

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance southwest from Sanyi Station of the Taiwan Railways.^[3]

See also

• List of museums in Taiwan
• Art in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum. RoundTAIWANRound. 17 January 2021.
2. Web site: 27 November 2019. About the Museum. Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum. 17 January 2021.
3. Web site: Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 17 January 2021.