Glass Museum of Hsinchu City

The Glass Museum of Hsinchu City (Chinese: 新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館; 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.

Glass Museum of Hsinchu City
新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館
Established18 December 1999
LocationEast, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Coordinates24°48′05″N 120°58′41″E
TypeMuseum
ArchitectChi Tieh-nan, Chen Kuo-ning
Websitewww.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.[1] The building was converted into the Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on 18 December 1999.[2]

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.[3]

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
  1. "Glass Museum of Hsinchu City". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  2. "Revival of the Arts - Freedom of speech, artistic expression". Hsinchu City Travel. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  3. "Museum". Hcccb.gov.tw. 1999-12-18. Retrieved 21 April 2014.


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