New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum
Museum in Yingge, New Taipei, Taiwan
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The New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum (Chinese: 新北市立鶯歌陶瓷博物館) is a museum presenting ceramics located in Yingge District, New Taipei, Taiwan.[1]
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Established26 November 2000
LocationYingge, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates24°56′57.5″N 121°21′7.3″E
Typeart museum
新北市立鶯歌陶瓷博物館 | |
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| Established | 26 November 2000 |
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| Location | Yingge, New Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°56′57.5″N 121°21′7.3″E |
| Type | art museum |
| Visitors | 1,153,263 (2015) |
| Director | Wu Hsiu-tzu |
| Website | www.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw |
TraditionalChinese新北市立鶯歌陶瓷博物館
SimplifiedChinese新北市立莺歌陶瓷博物馆
Hanyu PinyinXīnběi shìlì Yīnggē táocí bówùguǎn
Hanyu PinyinXīnběi shìlì Yīnggē táocí bówùguǎn
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History
Exhibitions
The museum houses exhibits as well as a ceramics studio. The permanent exhibits present five major themes:[4]
- Traditional Pottery Techniques Hall
- Once they Were: Development of Taiwan Ceramics
- Pottery Town: History of Yingge
- Shuttle Through Time: Prehistoric/Aboriginal/Contemporary Ceramics
- Future Prediction: Industrial and High-tech Ceramics
There is also an experimental pottery area for children to play with clay, and a pottery workshop for artists and experts to share experiences and thoughts.[5]
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance South West from Yingge Station of Taiwan Railway.
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