The Sun Yun-suan Memorial Museum () is a
museum
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in
Zhongzheng District
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,
Taipei
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,
Taiwan
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about former
Premier Sun Yun-suan.
History
The museum building was formerly the residence for Premier Sun Yun-suan in 1980 until his death in 2006. The building was then designated as historical monument by
Taipei City Government
The Taipei City Government (TCG) is the municipal government of Taipei.
History
The Taihoku City Government was founded on 10 October 1920 in Taihoku Prefecture during Japanese colonial rule. The original city hall was located at the site o ...
in the same year.
It was opened to the public on 30 October 2014.
Architecture
The museum building consists of front garden with pond.
Exhibitions
The museum displays permanent exhibitions of his and his wife handwritten diaries, manuscripts, photographs and personal items.
There are also contemporary exhibitions displayed at the building as well.
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance south of
Xiaonanmen Station of
Taipei Metro
Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), branded as Metro Taipei, is a rapid transit system serving the areas of Taipei and New Taipei in Taiwan, operated by the government-owned Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, which also operates the Maokong Gondo ...
.
See also
*
List of museums in Taiwan
This is a list of museums in Taiwan, including cultural centers and arts centres.
Kaohsiung City
* Chung Li-he Museum
* Cijin Shell Museum
* Fongshan Community Culture Museum
* Former British Consulate at Takao
* Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Rai ...
References
External links
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2014 establishments in Taiwan
Biographical museums in Taiwan
Houses in Taiwan
Museums established in 2014
Museums in Taipei
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