Glass Museum of Hsinchu City
The Glass Museum of Hsinchu City (Chinese: 新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館; pinyin: Xīnzhúshìlì Bōlí Gōngyì Bówùguǎn) is a museum of glass art in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan.[1]
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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 |
| Type | Museum |
| Architect | Chi Tieh-nan, Chen Kuo-ning |
| Website | www.hcccb.gov.tw/english/04museum |
History
The museum building was originally constructed in 1936 for lodging and resting of Japanese royal family and government officials when they visit Taiwan.[2] The building was converted into the Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on 18 December 1999.[3]
Objectives
The museum has the following objectives:
- 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
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
The museum has the following functions:
- Administration
- Exhibition
- Collection
- Educational learning
- Public service
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
References
- "Hsinchu Municipal Glass Art Museum". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- "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.
- "Museum". Hcccb.gov.tw. 1999-12-18. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
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