The Wu Tao Chishang Lunch Box Cultural History Museum () is a
museum
A museum is an institution dedicated to displaying or Preservation (library and archive), preserving culturally or scientifically significant objects. Many museums have exhibitions of these objects on public display, and some have private colle ...
about
lunch box
A lunch box (or lunchbox) is a hand-held container used to transport food, usually to work or to school. It is commonly made of metal or plastic, is reasonably airtight and often has a handle for carrying.
In the United States
In the Unit ...
es in
Chishang Township,
Taitung County
Taitung () is the third largest county in Taiwan, located primarily on the island's southeastern coast and also including Green Island, Orchid Island and Lesser Orchid Island. The seat is located in Taitung City.
Name
While its name means "East ...
,
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main geography of Taiwan, island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', lies between the East China Sea, East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocea ...
. The museum also serves as a restaurant.
History
The museum was opened in 2002 by Chishang Township Office and Chishang lunchbox vendors.
Architecture
At the front of the building lies two vintage
rolling stock
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s offer the nostalgic environment for a time when travelers would buy a lunch box to take with them on their train journey. On the second floor lies the museum which is devoted to the local rice culture.
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance southeast from
Chishang Station of
Taiwan Railways.
See also
*
List of museums in Taiwan
This is a list of museums in Taiwan, including cultural centers and arts centres.
Kinmen County
* August 23 Artillery Battle Museum
* Guningtou Battle Museum
* Hujingtou Battle Museum
* Kinmen Ceramics Museum
* Landmine Museum
* Lieyu T ...
References
External links
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2002 establishments in Taiwan
Food museums in Taiwan
History museums in Taiwan
Museums established in 2002
Museums in Taitung County
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