Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum Explained

Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum
Native Name:	高雄市客家文物館
Native Name Lang:	zh
Coordinates:	22.6503°N 120.2958°W
Established:	November 1998
Location:	Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Type:	Museum

The Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum is a cultural museum in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.^[1]

History

In 1995, Kaohsiung Mayor Wu Den-yih proposed the construction of the museum to preserve the Hakka culture. The construction of museum building was completed in November 1998.^[2]

Architecture

It is located in Sanmin Park and set in 2,645 m² of land it is dedicated to the Hakka culture, displaying artifacts. The building itself is modelled on traditional Taiwanese Hakka architecture with red glass, tiled roofs and a courtyard. ^[3]

Opening time

The museum opens everyday except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.^[4]

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance West from Houyi Station of the Kaohsiung MRT.

See also

• List of museums in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: The New Hakka Cultural Museum.
2. Web site: Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission, Kaohsiung City Government_英文版 Hakka Cultural Museum Introduction.
3. http://kaohsiungwalking.kcg.gov.tw/English/CmsShow.aspx?Parm=2006121142356863,200612110483254,5 kaohsiungwalking.kcg.gov.tw
4. Web site: Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission, Kaohsiung City Government_英文版 Hakka Cultural Museum Opening Time.