鹿港民俗文物館 | |
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| Established | 1973 |
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| Location | Lukang,Changhua County,Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°03′14″N120°26′10″E / 24.05389°N 120.43611°E /24.05389; 120.43611 |
| Type | art museum |
| Chairperson | Koo Zhong-liang |
| Architect | Moriyama Matsunosuke |
| Owner | Koo family |
TheLukang Folk Arts Museum (traditional Chinese:鹿港民俗文物館;simplified Chinese:鹿港民俗文物馆;pinyin:Lùgǎng Mínsú Wénwùguǎn) is amuseum inLukang Township,Changhua County,Taiwan.
The museum was originally built as a residence of Koo Hsien-jung. The construction started in 1913 and was completed 6 years later in 1919. In the 1920s and 1930s, the building became the venue for international conferences with foreign dignitaries.[1] In 1973, the building was converted into theLukang Folk Arts Museum, with all the buildings, land, furniture, utensils and collector's items having been donated by the Koo family and other private benefactors.[citation needed] The museum holds more than 6,000 articles. The items exhibited in the museum mostly date from the mid-Qing dynasty to the early years of theRepublic. Household, travel, and recreational items, as well as religious implements and celebratory artifacts are displayed for visitors.[citation needed]
The museum was designed by Japanese architect Moriyama Matsunosuke.[2] The building has a strong local flavor. The architecture of the museum and the pieces housed within not only demonstrate craftsmanship, but also a thriving history of Lukang.
The museum has the following buildings:[citation needed]
The museum houses a collection ofMing and Qing dynasty artifacts: vintage photographs, lacquer ware, porcelain, carved stones, embroidery, musical instruments, and other items. The building is an unusual combination ofAsian architecture andWestern architecture.[3]
The museum is accessible by bus fromChanghua Station ofTaiwan Railways.[4]
