Image Museum Introduction
The Image Museum was formerly known as the "You-Luo Pavilion," which was the first European-style modern theater built in Taiwan by the Hsinchu City Office in 1933. This was during the rise of the film industry in Taiwan, and the newly completed You-Luo Pavilion featured top-notch screening equipment, carpeted floors, and air conditioning, making it one of the three modern theaters in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period. The building had designs for fire escapes and fireproof lanes, and it mandated that audiences use assigned seating and maintain proper attire to ensure a quiet and clean viewing environment. After the war, the You-Luo Pavilion was renovated to serve as the venue for the National Government's reception ceremony, and in February of the 35th year of the Republic, it was renamed "National Grand Theater," operated by the city until it ceased operations in 1991. On May 21, 2000, it was reestablished as the "Hsinchu City Image Museum," reviving the world of audio and visual experiences.
