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Nantou County is rich in bamboo resources, with bamboo found everywhere. During the Japanese colonial period, the southeastern Dapingding area of Linjipu in this county was named Zhushan (“Bamboo Mountain”) because of the beautiful, lush, and continuous Mengzong bamboo groves. In 1974, the government established a specialized bamboo-processing zone in Yanping, Zhushan, to promote the bamboo industry. In 1987, the former Council for Cultural Affairs of the Executive Yuan (now the Ministry of Culture) commissioned Professor Chiang Shao-ying to plan and prepare a Bamboo Art Museum in order to showcase the cultural characteristics of each county and city. The museum officially opened on May 29, 1988, becoming the first local cultural museum in the country. The purpose of the Bamboo Art Museum is to highlight both traditional and contemporary bamboo artworks, symbolizing the continuity and flourishing of heritage. On September 10, 2011, the museum relocated from the basement of the Cultural Affairs Bureau to the first floor, covering an area of approximately 503 square meters. The entrance features floor projections, interactive computer games, and bamboo instrument experiences. In addition to permanent exhibition areas such as bamboo carving and weaving, agricultural and fishing tools, modern bamboo crafts, outdoor utensils, wedding and festival artifacts, architectural and transportation bamboo items, and bamboo houses and furniture, the museum also features special exhibition areas for themed events, providing a platform for bamboo artists to showcase their work. In terms of software, the museum has enriched its collection of bamboo-related images and texts, and has added audiovisual media and audio guide systems. Whether local residents or visitors from afar, everyone can experience a refined and in-depth journey of bamboo art that blends tradition and modernity through the museum’s exquisite presentation.