Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum Introduction
Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum is the first museum in the country dedicated to the theme of stone sculpture. Hualien is renowned for its rich stone production, possessing over 90% of Taiwan's stone resources, earning it the title "Hometown of Stone." It is also a creative hub for stone sculptors across the nation. The Hualien Cultural Affairs Bureau focuses on mineral resources and stone sculpting talent to create unique local art. Every two years, they hold the "Stone Sculpture Art Season," gathering talented sculptors from around the world for交流 and showcasing the achievements of stone sculpture culture. The museum features different exhibition areas, including a collection area, planning display area, modern stone sculpture area, traditional stone sculpture area, and an audio-visual area. In addition to regularly displayed stone sculpture artifacts and materials, special exhibitions in collaboration with domestic and international stone sculptors are also periodically introduced. The stone sculpture art presented in the museum is a collection of exquisite works gathered over the years through the International Stone Sculpture Art Season activities. Currently, the museum displays large stone sculptures not only in the open spaces of the Cultural Affairs Bureau campus but also throughout the entire county in public spaces such as stations, scenic areas, important intersections, parks, and schools. Visiting Hualien feels like entering a "Stone Sculpture Tourist City."
