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
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:[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
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:[citation needed][5]
- Administration
- Exhibition
- Collection
- Educational learning
- Public service
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railways.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "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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