Glass Museum of Hsinchu City, Glass art museum in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
The Glass Museum of Hsinchu City is a building with multiple exhibition areas displaying glass artworks and various working techniques. The spaces present both older and newer glass creations from different fields of application.
The building began in 1936 as accommodation for Japanese visitors during their stays in Taiwan. It was later repurposed and now serves as an art museum focused on glass.
The museum displays work by Taiwanese glass artists and their craftsmanship techniques visible throughout the exhibition spaces. Visitors encounter both long-established methods and contemporary pieces that shape the region's glass-making identity.
The museum is easily reached on foot by heading east from Hsinchu Station. Access is straightforward and visitors find the building close to the city center.
The building blends European architectural elements with oriental modern design and features a distinctive facade of exposed bricks. This uncommon mix reflects the cultural influence of the 1930s in Taiwan.
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