Glass Museum of Hsinchu City
Coordinates: 24°48′05″N 120°58′41″E / 24.80139°N 120.97806°E
| Glass Museum of Hsinchu City | |
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| 新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Museum |
| Location | East, Hsinchu City, Taiwan |
| Completed | 1936 |
| Opening | 18 December 1999 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Chi Tieh-nan, Chen Kuo-ning |
| Website | |
| www.hcccb.gov.tw/english/04museum | |
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]
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]
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 the Taiwan Railway Administration.
See also
References
- ↑ "Hsinchu Municipal Glass Art Museum". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ "Attractions > Hot Spots > Hsinchu City > Glass Museum of Hsinchu City >". Eng.taiwan.net.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
- ↑ "Museum". Hcccb.gov.tw. 1999-12-18. Retrieved 2014-04-21.