Chung Li-ho Museum | |
Native Name: | 鍾理和紀念館 |
Native Name Lang: | zh |
Coordinates: | 22.9336°N 120.5864°W |
Established: | August 1983 |
Location: | Meinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
Type: | museum |
The Chung Li-ho Museum is a museum in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The museum is dedicated to Taiwanese novelist Chung Li-ho.
The idea to establish the museum started in June 1979 and the construction work of the building was completed in August 1983.[1] It was the first museum writer's museum in Taiwan to be built by a citizens' organization.[2] [3] In 1997, the statue of Chung was erected and trail park was constructed at both sides of the museum by Kaohsiung County Government.[4]
The museum is housed in a two-story building covering a total area of 1,655 m2. It is located at the foothill of Mount Jianshan. The main theme of its architectural design is Taiwanese homes.[4]
The museum houses manuscripts and objects of Chung's life.[2] In addition to that, manuscripts of other Taiwanese writers are also collected and exhibited in this museum.