Qian Mu Former Residence Introduction
The "Qian Mu Former Residence" officially closed for renovations on June 1, 2024, and will not be open to the public for an estimated two years. The "Su Shu Lou" served as the residence of the national studies master Qian Mu during his lifetime. In 1967, Mr. Qian and his wife came to Taiwan from Hong Kong to find a place to build a home and settled at the current site of Wai Shuang Xi. To commemorate the kindness of his mother, Mr. Qian named his secluded residence after "Su Shu Tang," the place in his family home in Wuxi's Qiba Bridge where his mother lived. Every brick, stone, grass, and tree in the courtyard reflects the owner's years of dedication. During his time in Taiwan, Mr. Qian continuously lectured and wrote, and he was always vibrant in class, allowing listeners to appreciate the profoundness of Chinese culture, which deeply moved them. Thus, the lecture hall in Su Shu Lou was often filled to capacity. In 1990, Mr. Qian moved out of Su Shu Lou for personal reasons and sadly passed away three months later. On January 6, 1992, in memory of Mr. Qian Mu, the government designated "Su Shu Lou" as the "Qian Mu Memorial Hall," managed by the Taipei Public Library. In 2001, the Taipei City Government transferred the management of "Su Shu Lou" to the Cultural Affairs Bureau. On December 31, 2001, the Cultural Affairs Bureau renamed it "Qian Mu Former Residence" and entrusted its operation to Soochow University. On January 1, 2011, it was re-entrusted to Taipei University (formerly Taipei Municipal University of Education). In order to revive the grandeur of the "Su Shu Lou Lecture Hall" and promote traditional Chinese culture, Taipei University has launched a series of lectures related to traditional historical culture for the public's benefit.
