Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum

Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum
高雄市客家文物館
Established	November 1998
Location	Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates	22°39′01.2″N 120°17′44.9″E / 22.650333°N 120.295806°E
Type	Museum
Website	kc.kshs.kh.edu.tw/ss/culture/hakka

The Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum (traditional Chinese: 高雄市客家文物館; simplified Chinese: 高雄市客家文物馆; pinyin: Gāoxióngshì Kèjiā Wénwùguǎn) is a cultural museum in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.^[1]

History

In 1995, Kaohsiung Mayor Wu Den-yih proposed the construction of the museum to preserve the Hakka culture. The construction of museum building was completed in November 1998.^[2]

Architecture

It is located in Sanmin Park and set in 2,645 m² of land it is dedicated to the Hakka culture, displaying artifacts. The building itself is modelled on traditional Taiwanese Hakka architecture with red glass, tiled roofs and a courtyard. ^[3]

Opening time

The museum opens everyday except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.^[4]

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance West from Houyi Station of the Kaohsiung MRT.

References

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[1] "The New Hakka Cultural Museum".

[2] "Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission, Kaohsiung City Government_英文版 Hakka Cultural Museum Introduction".

[3] siungwalking.kcg.gov.tw

[4] "Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission, Kaohsiung City Government_英文版 Hakka Cultural Museum Opening Time".

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