The station was constructed with thick concrete walls designed to withstand potential bombing raids during the Pacific War.
The facility originally utilized a massive antenna array that allowed its signal to cover vast areas of East Asia.
The museum preserves the original cooling systems required to regulate the intense heat generated by large-scale vacuum tube transmitters.
The architecture is noted for its utilitarian functionalism, stripped of decorative elements to prioritize broadcast technical requirements.
The site remains a rare example of a colonial-era broadcasting facility in Taiwan that has been fully repurposed for public historical education.
The Radio Taiwan International Museum, also known as the National Radio Museum, is housed within the historic Minxiong Broadcasting Station in Chiayi. Originally established by the Japanese during the colonial era in 1940, the facility served as a powerful broadcast hub due to its strategic location. The museum preserves original radio equipment, including high-power transmitters and vacuum tube technology, documenting the evolution of telecommunications in Taiwan. Visitors can explore the preserved architecture of the station, which reflects the industrial design typical of wartime infrastructure. It stands as one of the few remaining sites in the country that maintains both the physical infrastructure and historical archives of early 20th-century radio broadcasting. The site provides context on how radio was used for communication and psychological warfare during regional conflicts.
The central lawn area providing a clear view of the iconic broadcast towers and the historical station facade.
Bring an umbrella or hat as the site has significant outdoor areas between buildings.
Look for the local guides who can explain the complex technical history of the transmission equipment.
Combine the visit with a trip to the nearby historic Minxiong Ghost House if interested in local folklore.
Do not attempt to touch the exposed electrical components on the antique equipment, as many are fragile or historically sensitive.
Closed on Mondays.
