Taichung Textiles Museum — Attraction in Taichung

I visited the Museum of Natural Fibers because I have a deep appreciation for textiles. On the first floor, there was an exhibit focused primarily on indigo dyeing. While the installation was visually appealing, it felt more like a modern interpretation rather than a historical one. Unfortunately, there was no English translation available, which was disappointing and made it difficult to fully engage with the content. Additionally, the presentation had a somewhat commercial feel, which took away from the museum experience.

The next space I entered featured weaving, carving, and the construction of items like chairs, tables, and baskets. While the artifacts were interesting, there was a noticeable lack of curatorial interpretation or context provided. I found myself looking at beautiful objects but with no understanding of their origins, purpose, or cultural significance—which was frustrating.

Upstairs, there was a fashion exhibit that seemed scattered and unfocused. It was difficult to understand the narrative or intention behind the selection of garments.

Overall, the museum is housed in a beautiful space and the objects on display are certainly worth seeing. However, it lacks strong educational elements and curatorial guidance. With better interpretation and more attention to visitor engagement—especially for international guests—it could be an...

Found this amazing little gem next to a giant sports centre. The museum is so interesting. When we visited they had a special exhibition on high school uniform, which was absolutely fascinating.

The museum is pretty big (several floors) and completely free to enter. I found the textile technology part particularly informative, who knew pineapple was so versatile?

They have a small store on the ground floor, where you can buy products made by local artisans also. I recommend this for anyone who is interested in local artistry or fashion, or fabric technology, or even just...

There was something beautifully poignant about this museum. The artistry, ranging from fabrics and dyeing to the weaving of rushes,… one can only hope and pray that these traditions continue to be cherished and passed on, the knowledge of generations being transmitted from hand to hand. Free admission for all, and helpful and knowledgeable museum stuff. Also known as the Museum of Fiber...