Yilan Museum of Art explained

Yilan Museum of Art
Native Name:	宜蘭美術館
Native Name Lang:	zh
Coordinates:	24.755°N 121.7518°W
Former Name:	Yilan Branch of Bank of Taiwan
Location:	Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan
Type:	art museum
Architect:	Fieldoffice Architects

The Yilan Museum of Art (YMA;) is an art museum in Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan.

History

The original museum building was destroyed during World War II. In 1949, it was reconstructed as the Yilan branch of the Bank of Taiwan.^[1] The Yilan County Government later designated the area a historic landmark. The bank donated the building in 2012. The museum started its trial operation beginning on 16 November 2014 with exhibitions running free of charge until 23 February 2015.

Architecture

The building covers an area of more than 2,000 m². It was designed by Fieldoffice Architects.

Exhibitions

The museum exhibits works made by local artists and also promoting local culture.^[2]

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance west of Yilan Station of Taiwan Railways.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 19 November 2021. Yilan Museum Of Art. Museums. Ministry of Culture. 19 November 2021.
2. News: Museum of art opens in Yilan County. 15 September 2017. Taiwan Today. 17 November 2014.