Luerhmen History and Culture Museum

The Luerhmen History and Culture Museum is a cultural center in Annan that explores the history and traditions of the region. Exhibitions are spread across multiple gallery spaces, displaying local artifacts, religious objects, and information about the area's development.

The site contains the Tianhou Temple from 1604 with a Mazu statue brought by Koxinga. The museum center was founded in 2004 and integrates this historic religious site into its exhibition framework.

The museum displays devotion to Mazu, the goddess sacred to sailors and fishermen, along with religious practices from the region. Visitors can observe how these traditions remain visible in the daily life of local people today.

The site is easily accessible by public bus from Tainan Railway Station, with guided tours available during operating hours. Plan for at least half a day to explore the exhibitions and visit the attached temple complex.

The museum preserves records of a 1956 dispute in which two temples each claimed to mark Koxinga's original landing site in Taiwan. This local conflict reveals competing histories among different communities in the region.

Location: Annan District

Inception: 2004

Official opening: 2004

GPS coordinates: 23.03750,120.12472

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02