The Beitou Museum () or sometimes called Taiwan Folk Arts Museum is a museum in

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History

Empire of Japan

The museum building was originally built in 1921 as Kazan Hotel, the best hot spring hotel during the Japanese rule. During WWII, the hotel was used by Japanese Kamikaze squadron pilots, and the tatami room on the second floor was where they would have their last meal before the final flight of their lives.

Republic of China

After the handover of Taiwan to the Republic of China (ROC) in 1945, the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs took over the building and converted it into a dormitory. It was then later be given the name Old Moon Manor due to its use as the set for a traditional costume drama. The building was subsequently taken over by the museum founder and the Taiwan Folk Art and Antique House was established there, dedicated to preserving folk relics and aboriginal art from earlier times. The name was later changed to the current name Beitou Museum. In 1998, the museum building was designated a historic site by the

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. It is one of the largest free standing wooden structures remaining in Taiwan from the Japanese colonial era. Restoration was made to the building starting 2002 for five years and the building was reopened to the public in 2008.

Exhibitions

* Taiwan Folk Art * Taiwan Aboriginal Art * Early Clothing and Textiles of Taiwan

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance east from

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of the

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* 2008 establishments in Taiwan Buildings and structures completed in 1921 Defunct hotels Folk art museums and galleries Hot springs of Taiwan Museums established in 2008 Museums in Taipei {{ethnographic-museum-stub