Kaohsiung Museum of Literature Introduction
Kaohsiung Literature Museum is located in Central Park in downtown Kaohsiung, adjacent to the famous "City Light Corridor." The building itself was established in 1954 and originally served as the first library in post-war Kaohsiung, later transforming into the second main library in 1997. In 2003, the government renamed it to become the first literature museum in Taiwan named after a city, with the name bestowed by writer Yeh Shih-tao. This marked the beginning of the mission to preserve, collect, and promote Kaohsiung's literature, and in 2006, it was officially recognized by the Council for Cultural Affairs as a "Local Cultural Center." In 2020, it applied for funding from the Ministry of Culture's "Museum and Local Cultural Center Development Program," and after renovations, the space reopened primarily for events and exhibitions. The museum features exhibition rooms, a library, and various multi-functional spaces intended for different types of literary activities and themed exhibitions. The second floor, known as the "Kaohsiung Literary Collection Library," holds works by Kaohsiung authors, research papers, and collections. This symmetrically designed two-story building retains its original structure and decorative details, showcasing the architectural style of the 1950s, blending modernism with Western historical styles. The space accommodates both literary creation and cultural leisure activities, allowing the public to not only enjoy a diverse literary experience but also to appreciate the unique charm of Kaohsiung's writers and their literary works.
