New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum

The New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum () is a museum presenting ceramics located in Yingge District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The museum opened on 26 November 2000. In March 2016, the museum signed an agreement with Google to include its collections in the art project of Google Cultural Institute.

Exhibitions

The museum houses exhibits as well as a ceramics studio. The permanent exhibits present five major themes:

1. Traditional Pottery Techniques Hall
2. Once they Were: Development of Taiwan Ceramics
3. Pottery Town: History of Yingge
4. Shuttle Through Time: Prehistoric/Aboriginal/Contemporary Ceramics
5. Future Prediction: Industrial and High-tech Ceramics

There is also an experimental pottery area for children to play with clay, and a pottery workshop for artists and experts to share experiences and thoughts.

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance South West from Yingge Station of Taiwan Railway.

See also

• List of museums in Taiwan

References

External links

• Museum e-library