Glass Museum of Hsinchu City

The museum building was originally constructed in 1936 for lodging and resting of Japanese royal family and government officials when they visit Taiwan.^[1] The building was converted into the Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on 18 December 1999.^[2]

The museum has the following objectives:^{[citation needed][3]}

• 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

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.^[4]

The museum has the following functions:^{[citation needed][5]}

• Administration
• Exhibition
• Collection
• Educational learning
• Public service

The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railway.^[6]

• List of museums in Taiwan