Just a few km south of the northeastern Taiwan city of Jaosi is Ilan (Yilan), home of the Taiwan Theater Museum. Formally opened in 1990 as the Taiwanese Opera Museum, its exhibits include artifacts relating to Taiwanese and Beiguan Opera, and Puppet theatre. In the opinion of your review team here at WoWasis, the puppets are the highlight of the collection making the museum well worth a visit.
'Dan' sting puppet, Taiwan Theater Museum
The string puppet (marionette) collection is outstanding, and focuses on the Chuanchou school of Tainan, and the Kaohsiung and Jhangchou school of Ilan. They are beautifully costumed and displayed, with notations in English. There is also a great collection of Taiwanese glove (hand) puppets. The collection of Chinese opera costumes on the 3rd floor is compelling.
After your visit to the museum, the beautiful coastal highway 2 is a short drive away.
Taiwan Theater Museum
101 Fusing Road
Yilan
Tel: (03) 932-2440
Open Tuesday through Sunday, closed for lunch.
www.ilccb.gov.tw/en/about-detail.php?menuid=1
GPS: N24°44.987’ E121°44.689’
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