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The Lacquer Art Museum is Taiwan's first public lacquer art exhibition hall. The development of lacquer art in Taiwan can be traced back to the Japanese colonial period. At that time, within Taichung City, the presence of the Dashueshan and Baxianshan forests provided the necessary materials for lacquer craftsmanship. Additionally, the Japanese systematically cultivated the lacquer industry in the central region, leading to the emergence of many skilled lacquer artisans. The combination of favorable geography and human resources propelled the flourishing development of Taichung's lacquerware industry. In the early 1950s, with American funding and Japanese-provided equipment and technology, the "Mirepauro Factory" was established in Fengyuan to specialize in producing salad bowls that combined wood and lacquer. Later, many lacquer artisans set up their own businesses. By the 1960s and 1970s, there were over 40 lacquerware shops in the local area, marking the golden era of exports to Japan. Most lacquerware was exported from Fengyuan, which became a hub for Taiwan's lacquer art. Today, with globalization and the shift in manufacturing centers, Fengyuan's lacquer art has transitioned from mass production to exquisite craftsmanship, continuously inheriting and innovating. Thus, the Lacquer Art Museum represents the forefront of lacquer art innovation and revival. Located in the scenic Zhongzheng Park, the museum has an exhibition hall and a hands-on workshop on the first floor, showcasing historical materials on lacquer craftsmanship and works by renowned artists. The second floor houses a local cultural industry exhibition room and a study classroom, serving as a space for the museum to support the teaching and learning of traditional skills. Therefore, the Lacquer Art Museum is not only a venue for static exhibitions but also a space that combines education, industry, culture, and leisure. We offer various simple DIY courses, such as seed necklaces and bird whistles made using the urushi coating technique, and leaf-vein pattern lacquerware created using the urushi-e technique. Participants can also engage in simple creative projects based on their own ideas. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00 Museum Address: No. 1-1, Shuiyuan Road, Fengyuan District, Taichung City Contact Phone: 04-25130177 Guided Tours: ■ Yes □ No ■ By appointment only. Appointment Phone: 04-25130177 Other Services: ■ DIY Experiences: 4-inch lacquerware, necklaces, bird whistles, chopsticks DIY courses. Text and images provided by the Taichung City Industrial Story Development Association.