Taichung Literature Museum

The Taichung Literature Museum (TLM; traditional Chinese: 臺中文學館; simplified Chinese: 台中文学馆; pinyin: Táizhōng Wénxuéguǎn) is a museum in West District, Taichung, Taiwan.

Taichung Literature Museum
臺中文學館
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Established26 Augusts 2016
LocationWest, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates24°08′22.4″N 120°40′22.0″E / 24.139556°N 120.672778°E / 24.139556; 120.672778
Typemuseum
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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The museum buildings were originally constructed as a police dormitory in 1934 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan.[1] In 2009, the buildings were designated as historical buildings by Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government.[2] In April 2010, the buildings were renovated by the city government and turned into the Taichung Literature Museum to honor literature contribution and promote literature in Taiwan.[3] The museum exterior part and premises were opened to the public in April 2015 and the museum was fully opened on 26 Augusts 2016.[4]

Architecture

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The museum consists of a literature park and six buildings, which are:

  • permanent exhibition
  • themed exhibition
  • children's literature
  • workshops and lectures
  • themed eatery area
  • administration office[3]

Transportation

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The museum is accessible by bus from Taichung Station of Taiwan High Speed Rail or Taichung TRA station of Taiwan Railways.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Her, Kelly (1 July 2016). "Cultural Gateway". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Taichung Literature Museum". Museums. Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government─ Discovery Taichung Literature Museum". eng.taichung.gov.tw. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  4. ^ "Background". Taichung Literature Museum. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Transportation Information". Taichung Literature Museum. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
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