Kaohsiung Museum of Labor
Museum in Qianjin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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The Kaohsiung Museum of Labor (traditional Chinese: 高雄市勞工博物館; simplified Chinese: 高雄市劳工博物馆; pinyin: Gāoxióngshì Láogōng Bówùguǎn) is a museum about labor in Cianjin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
25 July 2015 (current building)
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| Established | 1 May 2010 (original building) 25 July 2015 (current building) |
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| Location | Cianjin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°37′13″N 120°16′54″E |
| Type | museum |
| Owner | Labor Affairs Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government |
Public transit access | City Council Station |
| Website | Official website |
History
The museum was originally officially opened in conjunction with the International Workers' Day on 1 May 2010 in Pier-2 Art Center. However, the soft opening was earlier, on 26 December 2009.[1] In 2015, the museum was relocated from Yancheng to Cianjin District and was reopened on 25 July the same year. During the opening ceremony, various events and displays were held, such as retro marketplace and storytelling.[2]
Exhibitions
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance west from Cianjin Station of the Kaohsiung MRT.
