The Glass Museum of Hsinchu City () is a

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in East District,

Hsinchu City Hsinchu (, ), officially Hsinchu City, is a Provincial city (Taiwan), city located in northwestern Taiwan. It is the most populous city in Taiwan that is not a Special municipality (Taiwan), special municipality, with estimated 450,655 inha ...

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History

The museum building was originally constructed in 1936 for lodging and resting of

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ese royal family and government officials when they visit Taiwan. The building was converted into the Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on 18 December 1999.

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.

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.

References

External links

* 1999 establishments in Taiwan Art museums and galleries in Taiwan Buildings and structures completed in 1936 Glass museums in Taiwan Art museums and galleries established in 1999 Museums in Hsinchu {{Taiwan-museum-stub