TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The grand opening of the National Archives took place on Wednesday, with 3,000 visitors entering the facility to view the exhibition, "Return to 1987: Special Exhibition of Archives on the Lifting of Martial Law."

Located in New Taipei's Linkou District, the three-story building features exhibition halls, an archive reading center, and a children's experience room. Admission is free and overseen by the National Development Council as a showcase of administrative and archival documents, per CNA.

Original documents are exhibited, such as the far-reaching "Presidential Order on Lifting of Martial Law in Taiwan." Other documents pertain to the national security law and amendments to Article 100 of the Criminal Code.

Lin Chiu-yen (林秋燕), director of the National Archives Bureau, NDC, said visitors have the chance to stroll through the permanent exhibition, "Island Reading: Our Story." Lin said the exhibit immerses the public in the nation's social development and the lives of ordinary people since 1945 through national archives.

The National Archives also features a multi-sensory interactive space that integrates audio, video, and touch located on the first floor, giving visitors access to archival stories. A special "Archival Fun Experience" allows visitors to experience the thrill of being an "archivist for a day" and explore the "archival metaverse" through immersive technology.

The National Archive said 1,000 limited-edition postcards sold out on the first day. Other activities scheduled include "Time Painting — National Archives Sketching Competition" and "Archival Fun — Warehouse Puzzle."

The archive has also partnered with Walk In Cafe for light meals and snacks. 

The National Archives is located at No. 1, Archives Road, Linkou District, New Taipei. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed on Sundays, Mondays, national holidays, and consecutive holidays.