國立歷史博物館 | |
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Former name | National Museum of Historical Artifacts and Fine Arts |
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| Established | 1955 |
| Location | Zhongzheng,Taipei,Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°1′52.89″N121°30′40.35″E / 25.0313583°N 121.5112083°E /25.0313583; 121.5112083 |
| Director | Liang Yung Fei |
| Owner | Government of the Republic of China |
| Website | www |
TheNational Museum of History (NMH;Chinese:國立歷史博物館;pinyin:Guólì Lìshǐ Bówùguǎn) is located in theNanhai Academy inZhongzheng District,Taipei,Taiwan. After theRepublic of China government moved to Taiwan, the National Museum of History was the first museum to be established in Taiwan.
A "National Museum of Historical Artifacts and Fine Arts" was established in aJapanese style building near theTaipei Botanical Garden in 1955. It was renamed "National Museum of History" in 1956 and the building was renovated in a five-floor traditional ChineseMing andQing palace style, with four floors for exhibition and staff offices, and one floor for storage. Despite its limited space, the NMH is renowned for its international exhibitions, and proactive and innovative museum development and educational programs. Various conversions of the building have been carried out over the years to adapt it as a modern space fit for the newest exhibition facilities and requirements.
The NMH's collection originally comprised the artifacts of theHenan Museum that were relocated toTaiwan in 1949, and of relics recovered from the Japanese after theSino-Japanese War. It was named the National Museum of History in 1949 and theChinese calligraphy title inscription was completed by famous scholarYu Youren.[1] The collection included bronzes unearthed inXinzheng,Hui andAnyang (in Henan Province), Pre-Qin pottery unearthed inLuoyang, Han green-glazed pottery, dancer and musician figurines of the Six Dynasties,Tang tri-colored pottery, and more. The arrival of allocated artifacts and donations from private collectors gradually enriched the museum's collection and enlarged its archives.
In July 2018 the museum was closed for renovations and reopened on 21 February 2024.[2]
The museum collections continued to grow with annual acquisitions obtained with government procurement budget allocations and donations from private collectors. The annual acquisitions provided the museum with artifacts and relics from mainland China, Taiwan, and other countries. The collections dated back to the Neolithic period, the ancient Chinese dynasties of Shang, Zhou, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing, to the contemporary era.
The National Museum of History has its branch in Terminal 1 building of theTaiwan Taoyuan International Airport inTaoyuan City.
The museum is accessible within walking distance South ofXiaonanmen Station orChiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall metro station of theTaipei Metro.
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