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Yilan Museum of Art

Coordinates: 24°45′18.0″N 121°45′06.4″E / 24.755000°N 121.751778°E / 24.755000; 121.751778
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Yilan Museum of Art
宜蘭美術館
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Former name
Yilan Branch of Bank of Taiwan
Established16 November 2014; 10 years ago (2014-11-16)
LocationYilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan
Coordinates24°45′18.0″N 121°45′06.4″E / 24.755000°N 121.751778°E / 24.755000; 121.751778
Typeart museum
ArchitectFieldoffice Architects
WebsiteOfficial website (in Chinese)

The Yilan Museum of Art (YMA; traditional Chinese: 宜蘭美術館; simplified Chinese: 宜兰美术馆; pinyin: Yílán Měishùguǎn) is an art museum in Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan.

History

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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.[2]

Architecture

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

Exhibitions

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

Transportation

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

References

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  1. ^ "Yilan Museum Of Art". Museums. Ministry of Culture. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Museum of art opens in Yilan County". Taiwan Today. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
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