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.
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 |
Type | museum |
Architect | Chi Tieh-nan, Chen Kuo-ning |
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]
The museum has the following objectives:[citation needed][3]
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]
The museum has the following functions:[citation needed][5]
The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railways.[6]
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