Unexpected Chiayi City Museum

1. Exhibition content of Jiaozhi pottery The Chiayi City Museum is located at No. 275‑1, Zhongxiao Road, East District. The third floor has the "Jiaozhi Pottery Museum: Theater on Architecture - Come and Listen to Temple Welfare Telling Stories". It is the only museum in Taiwan with the theme of Jiaozhi pottery. The exhibition content includes: 1. Prologue ‧ Before the performance From the moment the audience enters the exhibition hall, the dramatic narrative method - "Theatrical Theater on Stage, Temple Welfare Telling Stories" is used to lead the audience to understand the cultural significance and impression of Jiaozhi pottery on the roofs and walls of temples. 2. Exploring the Origin ‧ The Beginning of the Story In-depth exploration of the historical context of Jiaozhi pottery: explore the origin of its name, the time of its introduction and the inheritors of the craft, such as Chiayi artist Ye Wang (Ye Linzhi) and Lin Tianmu, who made foundational contributions to the technology and modeling style. 3. Acting and telling stories Displaying colorful and vivid Jiaozhi pottery statues or temple roof decorations. These "temple pottery" are not only works of art, but also carry the temple culture and rich drama stories. 4. Behind the scenes and skills Revealing the production process of Jiaozhi pottery: clay base, partial painting, low-temperature glaze firing, detail modification, etc., each link shows the craftsmanship and skills of the master . 5. Expectations and wait and see Looking forward to the future, introduce the promotion activities and education of Jiaozhi pottery in Chiayi: such as the Chiayi Jiaozhi Pottery Festival, Jiaozhi Pottery Art Festival, award-winning works exhibition, etc., and arrange interactive installations and DIY experience areas for the public to experience the fun of sculpting in person . The exhibits cover the works of important masters from the 19th century to the present, including Ye Wang facial makeup characters, the duel between the two schools of clay sculpture in Quanzhou and Chaozhou, and the creations of contemporary artists. It also displays modern works of famous artists such as Tzu Chi Temple's "Water Moon Guanyin", Gao Zhiming, and the Big Nine Dragon Plate from time to time. 2. Overall recommendation of the museum • Convenient location and transportation: It is close to the Chiayi Cultural Center, which is convenient for walking or taking the bus. There are parking lots and bus stops in front of the museum. • Architecture and space design: The entire museum has one underground floor and three floors above ground. After returning to the exhibition in 2021, the space division is clear and educational, with both permanent and special exhibition functions. • Theme and cultural depth: Jiaozhi pottery is a representative of Chiayi's local traditional crafts. The exhibition presents a complete history, skills and stories, which is suitable for those who are interested in local culture. • Interactive and educational activities: DIY sculpture experience, Jiaozhi Pottery Art Festival, market display and workshops are provided in conjunction with the exhibition, which are suitable for parent-child or cultural learning needs  . • Extended resources: You can visit the permanent exhibitions such as stone monkeys, fossils and children's hall in the same museum. The rich content connects the multi-faceted and excellent experience of Chiayi's humanities and history . Visiting suggestions • Suggested stay time: The Jiaozhi Pottery exhibition is about 40 to 60 minutes. If you add interactive experiences and other exhibition areas of the museum, you can arrange 2-3 hours. • Visiting order: First go to the Jiaozhi Pottery on the third floor, then go to the first and second floors to see the permanent or special exhibitions after understanding the theme, and finally go to the first floor workshop experience. • Ticket information: The ticket price for a single museum is 50NTD, and citizen discounts and free activities are held from time to time. Please pay attention to the museum's official website and community announcements. 🕰️Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 Closed on Monday (subject to the museum's announcement)  📍Address: No. 275-1, Zhongxiao Road, East District, Chiayi City (behind Chiayi Cultural Center) 💰Average consumption: • Full ticket: NT$50 • Group ticket (more than 20 people): NT$35 • Discount ticket: NT$25 (applicable to children aged 6-12, students, and seniors over 65 on holidays) • Free admission: children under 6 years old, seniors over 65 on weekdays, Chiayi citizens (with ID cards), people with disabilities and their companions, ICOM/AAM membership certificates, etc. 💞Recommendation reason: Wonderful Taiwanese Cochin pottery art