Glass Museum of Hsinchu City

Coordinates: 24°48′05″N 120°58′41″E / 24.80139°N 120.97806°E / 24.80139; 120.97806

Glass Museum of Hsinchu City
新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館
General information
Type	Museum
Location	East, Hsinchu City, Taiwan  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

• List of museums in Taiwan

References