蒐藏臺灣土地與人民的故事──國立臺灣歷史博物館的蒐藏

Gathering Stories about This Land and People: Introduction to Collection in National Museum of Taiwan History

本文主要說明國家級的歷史博物館不能只是國家宣揚國威的載具或追求文化認同的工具，而應以物質文化為佐證、呈現尊重多元族群及多元觀點論述的場域為目標。據此，文物蒐藏、保存及管理即是博物館最基礎且核心的工作。國立臺灣歷史博物館係為國內唯一專責蒐藏研究臺灣歷史文獻史料及文物，且具備展示、教育及文化觀光功能的國家級機構。目前館藏文物4萬餘件，以臺灣常民生活史、臺灣各族群互動史及臺灣歷史發展相關之民族文物為蒐藏主題。重要文獻史料蒐藏包括與臺灣相關古地圖、西文書、日文書、古文書、老照片及明信片等；重要文物蒐藏包括臺灣常民飲食及生活器物、農村生活用具、百工器具、宗教禮俗文物等；另亦針對當代重要歷史事件或流行文化進行蒐藏。

The author argues that the role of a national historical museum is not only a tool for promoting nation prestige or pursuing a sense of national identification. It should take the culture relics as the substantial evidences to achieve the goal of respecting multiple races, cultures, and different viewpoints. Accordingly, collection, preservation management culture relics are the most essential and fundamental work in the museum. The National Museum of Taiwan History is the only national institution responsible for collecting Taiwan's historical documents and culture relics in Taiwan. Besides, it also performs functions such as exhibition, education and promotion of Taiwan's culture and history. At present, the National Museum of Taiwan History has approximately 40,000 items in its collection, with subjects on life of ordinary people, history of interaction between ethnic groups, and the development of Taiwan history. The important historical documents in its collection include Taiwan's ancient maps, Foreign Language Books, Japanese books, old photographs, and old postcards,... etc; in addition, the important collections of culture relics contain the utensils used in life of ordinary people, agricultural tools and materials, tools and products of various crafts, and culture relics from different religions and customs. Moreover, the National Museum of Taiwan History also aims to collect the culture relics of important contemporary historical events and pop culture in Taiwan.