Fengyuan Museum of Lacquer Art

The Fengyuan Museum of Lacquer Art (traditional Chinese: 豐原漆藝館; simplified Chinese: 丰原漆艺馆; pinyin: Fēngyuán Qīyìguǎn) is a museum about lacquer art in Fengyuan District, Taichung, Taiwan.

Fengyuan Museum of Lacquer Art
豐原漆藝館
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Established26 May 2002
LocationFengyuan, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates24°15′18″N 120°44′45″E / 24.25500°N 120.74583°E / 24.25500; 120.74583
Typeart museum

History

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The idea for the museum establishment dates back to Japanese rule when Fengyuan was the center for lacquer craftmanship and also the commercial center.[1] The museum was opened on 26 May 2002 by the joint cooperation between Taichung City Government, Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau, and Fengyuan District Office.[2]

Architecture

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The museum is housed in a 2-story building where the ground floor houses the exhibition, education and leisure centers of lacquer craftmanship and the upper floor houses the cultural life of lacquer.[3]

Exhibitions

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The museum has the following rooms:[citation needed]

  • Exhibition Room
  • Demonstration Room
  • Research and Education Room

Transportation

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The museum is accessible east from Fengyuan Station of the Taiwan Railways.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The establishment of Fengyuan museum". Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Fengyuan Museum of Lacquer Art, Taichung City". Cloud Culture. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Fengyuan Lacquer Art Museum". Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 14 December 2020.