Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum Introduction
The Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum is the first museum in the country dedicated to the theme of stone sculptures. Hualien is famous for its abundant stone resources, possessing over 90% of Taiwan's stone materials, which has led to Hualien being known as the "Hometown of Stones." It is also a creative hub for stone sculpture artists nationwide. The Hualien County Cultural Bureau promotes the unique art of Hualien, themed around mineral resources and stone sculpture talent, and holds the "Stone Sculpture Art Season" every two years, gathering stone sculptors from around the world to exchange techniques and showcase the achievements in stone sculpture culture. The museum features various exhibition areas, including collection areas, planning display areas, modern stone sculpture areas, traditional stone sculpture areas, and audio-visual areas. In addition to regularly displayed stone sculpture-related artifacts and materials, special exhibitions in collaboration with domestic and international stone sculpture artists are also held periodically. The stone sculpture art presented in the museum consists of exquisite pieces collected over the years through the organization of international stone sculpture art events. Currently, the museum's large stone sculptures are not only displayed in open spaces within the Cultural Bureau's park area but also spread across the county in public spaces such as stations, scenic areas, key intersections, parks, and schools. Visiting Hualien feels like entering a "Stone Sculpture Tourist City."
