Assembly Affairs Museum reopens after 3 years of renovations

Taipei, Feb. 1 (CNA) The Assembly Affairs Museum reopened in January this year after more than three years of renovations, offering visitors a chance to explore Taiwan's political development through legislature-themed exhibits.

The facilities and exhibits at "the only national-level museum in Taiwan with the theme of politics" have undergone comprehensive upgrades since 2021, museum staff told CNA.

Located in Democratic Assembly Affairs Park in Taichung City's Wufeng District, the museum showcases the history of the Legislative Yuan from its founding in China in 1928 to its relocation to Taiwan in 1950 and beyond.

The first floor of the museum features three main exhibition areas on the themes of "The Road to Democracy," "Evolution of the Legislative Yuan" and "Legislative Yuan Opens its Doors."

Visitors can see a replica of the Constitution of the Republic of China as well as an iron seal shaped like a Hsieh-chih, a mythical Chinese unicorn-like creature, that was previously used to stamp important documents.

On the second floor, additional exhibition spaces including "National Assembly," "Congressional Diplomacy," and "Democracy Garden" showcase the evolution of Taiwan's legislature over the years.

Another highlight is an historically-preserved "Time Capsule VIP room" that received both Taiwanese and foreign dignitaries between 1983 and 2007 when the building served as a library for the now-abolished Taiwan Provincial Council.

The Assembly Affairs Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays, and between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, according to materials provided by the museum. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Entry is free of charge, and all exhibits feature English and Chinese-language explanations, museum staff told CNA.