The Glass Museum of Hsinchu City (traditional Chinese: 新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館; simplified Chinese: 新竹市立玻璃工艺博物馆; pinyin: Xīnzhú Shìlì Bōlí Gōngyì Bówùguǎn; Wade–Giles: Hsin1-chu2 Shih4-li4 Po1-li2 Kung1-i4 Po2-wu4-kuan3) is a museum of glass art in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
History The museum building was originally constructed in 1936 for lodging and resting of Japanese royal family and government officials when they visit Taiwan. The building was converted into the Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on 18 December 1999.
Objectives The museum has the following objectives:
Combine cultural and sightseeing resources to help promoting the glass industry of Hsinchu Let the public and business personnel participate in and understand the exploration and application of the glass industry in Hsinchu
Architecture The museum building retains its European style of oriental modern architecture through the standing bricks on the southeast corner of the building and the classical image of the foyer.
Service functions The museum has the following functions:
Administration Exhibition Collection Educational learning Public service
Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railway.
See also List of museums in Taiwan
References
External links
Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on Facebook (in Chinese)


