Glasstec Museum Introduction
The Hsinchu City Glass Art Museum is located on Dongda Road, a 15-minute walk from Hsinchu Station. The museum covers an area of approximately 18 hectares. Hsinchu City is the birthplace of Taiwan's glass industry. Established in 1936, it originally served as a guesthouse for the Japanese royalty and high-ranking officials visiting Taiwan and has been well-preserved, reflecting the rigor of its construction. In 1999, Taiwan's first glass museum was established. The museum features exhibition areas, a glass workshop, a library and audiovisual room, internet workstations, a sales area, and dining facilities. The museum building was converted from a structure dating back to the Japanese colonial period and exhibits various exhibitions, information, and collections related to glass. The exhibition area showcases the development and production methods of glass through physical objects and models, and regularly presents glass art works; while the glass workshop is equipped with glass-making facilities, including kilns and grinding tools, allowing the public to understand the historical development of glass craftsmanship and appreciate beautiful, world-class glass art pieces. The two-story interior features shuttle-shaped glass display stands, creating a sense of wind, bamboo, and dynamics to reflect the essence of Hsinchu. The glass display areas include themes such as the beauty of craftsmanship, glass bridges, the history of glass, and glass technology. Outside the museum, the glass-shaped castle serves as a visual focal point, with a hollowed-out pumpkin carriage providing a whimsical play space for children, symbolizing the flow of air. This vast outdoor space adds a leisurely vibe to the museum visit.
