Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum

The Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum (traditional Chinese: 花蓮縣石雕博物館; simplified Chinese: 花莲县石雕博物馆; pinyin: Huālián Xiàn Shídiāo Bówùguǎn) is a museum of stone sculpture in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan.

Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum
花蓮縣石雕博物館
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Established2001
LocationHualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°59′22″N 121°37′42″E / 23.98944°N 121.62833°E / 23.98944; 121.62833
Typemuseum
WebsiteOfficial website

History edit

The museum was opened in 2001 as the first stone sculpture museum in Taiwan.[1]

Architecture edit

The museum is a two-story building constructed with Shimizu form work and piled stones. The building has a modern architecture with high ceilings. The museum building also hosts the head office of Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau.[2]

Exhibitions edit

The museum includes the following exhibition areas:[3]

  • Collection area
  • Exhibition area
  • Modern stone sculpturing area
  • Traditional stone sculpturing area
  • Video and audio area

Transportation edit

The museum is accessible by bus from Hualien Station of Taiwan Railways.[4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "History". Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  2. ^ "HuaLien Stone Sculpture Museum". Cultural Affairs Bureau, Hualien. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Attractions". Hualien City Office. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Location". Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum. Retrieved 26 September 2017.

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