Glass Museum of Hsinchu City
新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館 | |
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| Established | 18 December 1999 |
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| Location | East, Hsinchu City, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°48′05″N 120°58′41″E / 24.80139°N 120.97806°E |
| Type | museum |
| Architect | Chi Tieh-nan, Chen Kuo-ning |
The Glass Museum of Hsinchu City (traditional Chinese: 新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館; simplified Chinese: 新竹市立玻璃工艺博物馆; pinyin: Xīnzhú Shìlì Bōlí Gōngyì Bówùguǎn; Wade–Giles: Hsin1-chu2 Shih4-li4 Po1-li2 Kung1-i4 Po2-wu4-kuan3) is a museum of glass art in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
History[edit]
The museum building was originally constructed in 1936 for lodging and resting of Japanese royal family and government officials when they visit Taiwan.[1] The building was converted into the Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on 18 December 1999.[2]
Objectives[edit]
The museum has the following objectives:[citation needed][3]
- Combine cultural and sightseeing resources to help promoting the glass industry of Hsinchu
- Let the public and business personnel participate in and understand the exploration and application of the glass industry in Hsinchu
Architecture[edit]
The museum building retains its European style of oriental modern architecture through the standing bricks on the southeast corner of the building and the classical image of the foyer.[4]
Service functions[edit]
The museum has the following functions:[citation needed][5]
- Administration
- Exhibition
- Collection
- Educational learning
- Public service
Transportation[edit]
The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railways.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Glass Museum of Hsinchu City". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^ "Revival of the Arts - Freedom of speech, artistic expression". Hsinchu City Travel. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "Glass Museum of Hsinchu City". Travel King. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "Glass Museum of Hsinchu City". Cultural Affairs Bureau, Hsinchu City. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "Glass Museum of Hsinchu City". Travel King. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "Glass Museum of Hsinchu City". Travel King. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
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