Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum
Museum in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan
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The Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum (traditional Chinese: 花蓮縣石雕博物館; simplified Chinese: 花莲县石雕博物馆; pinyin: Huālián Xiàn Shídiāo Bówùguǎn) is a museum of stone sculpture in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan.
花蓮縣石雕博物館 | |
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| Established | 2001 |
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| Location | Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°59′22″N 121°37′42″E |
| Type | museum |
| Website | Official website  |
History
The museum was opened in 2001 as the first stone sculpture museum in Taiwan.[1]
Architecture
The museum is a two-story building constructed with Shimizu form work and piled stones. The building has a modern architecture with high ceilings. The museum building also hosts the head office of Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau.[2]
Exhibitions
The museum includes the following exhibition areas:[3]
- Collection area
- Exhibition area
- Modern stone sculpturing area
- Traditional stone sculpturing area
- Video and audio area
Transportation
The museum is accessible by bus from Hualien Station of Taiwan Railway.[4]
