Fengyuan Museum of Lacquer Art
Museum in Fengyuan, Taichung, Taiwan
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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.
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| Established | 26 May 2002 |
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| Location | Fengyuan, Taichung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°15′18″N 120°44′45″E |
| Type | art museum |
History
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
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
The museum has the following rooms:[citation needed]
- Exhibition Room
- Demonstration Room
- Research and Education Room
Transportation
The museum is accessible east from Fengyuan Station of Taiwan Railway.
