Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum

　　The Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum is a museum situated in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. Originally named the "Sanyi Wood Sculpture Art Exhibition Hall," it opened on April 9, 1995, and is operated under the International Cultural and Tourism Bureau of Miaoli County Government. It focuses on promoting wood sculpture and encompasses functions such as collection, preservation, exhibition, research, promotion, conservation, and innovation of wood sculptures. It is the only public museum in Taiwan dedicated to the theme of wood carving.

　　The Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum comprehensively showcases themes such as the origin of carving art, the evolution of Chinese sculpture through the ages, wood carvings of Austronesian peoples, the history of Sanyi wood carving, architectural furniture, temple religious art, mixed media works, contemporary art invitation exhibitions, and special exhibitions of wood sculpture art. These displays vividly exhibit the beauty and essence of wood carving art. The museum houses nearly 500 works, each a masterpiece, many of which are created by renowned artists, representing the highest level of carving art in Taiwan Province. National identity, local flavor, and contemporaneity are the distinctive features of the museum’s collection. It can be said that every piece perfectly reflects these traits, showcasing distinct characteristics of Chinese cultural heritage and rich regional styles. Visitors stepping into the Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum feel as though they have entered an art palace, where a dazzling array of carvings captivates the eye.

　　Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum Top reason to visit: The only public museum in Taiwan dedicated to wood sculpture