Yilan Museum of Art

The Yilan Museum of Art (YMA; Chinese: 宜蘭美術館; pinyin: Yílán Měishùguǎn) is an art museum in Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan.

Yilan Museum of Art
宜蘭美術館
Former nameYilan Branch of Bank of Taiwan
Established16 November 2014
LocationYilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan
Coordinates24°45′18.0″N 121°45′06.4″E
TypeArt museum
ArchitectFieldoffice Architects
Websiteymoa.e-land.gov.tw (in Chinese)

History

The original museum building was destroyed during World War II. In 1949, it was reconstructed as the Yilan branch of the Bank of Taiwan. The Yilan County Government later designated the area a historic landmark. The bank donated the building in 2012. The museum started its trial operation beginning on 16 November 2014 with exhibitions running free of charge until 23 February 2015.[1]

Architecture

The building covers an area of more than 2,000 m2. It was designed by Fieldoffice Architects.[1]

Exhibitions

The museum exhibits works made by local artists and also promoting local culture.[1]

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance west of Yilan Station of Taiwan Railways.

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References
  1. "Museum of art opens in Yilan County". Taiwan Today. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
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