228 Memorial Museum Introduction
Located at the intersection of Nanhai Road and Quanzhou Street in Taipei City, it was originally the "Taiwan Education Hall." The building was constructed in 1931 and was used for displaying Taiwan's educational achievements and art exhibitions such as the Taiwan Fine Arts Exhibition, as well as for meetings. Designed by Director of the Building Department of the Governor-General's Office, Jin De An, the architectural style is similar to that of a public hall, featuring a modern eclectic style with brown facade tiles and geometric pebble patterns on the parapet. After the war in 1945, it briefly served as a meeting place for the Provincial Council, and from 1959, it was rented by the United States Information Service in Taiwan. After the severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Taiwan in 1979, it was renamed the "American Cultural Center," which continued until 2001. A five-year restoration project was undertaken, and on February 28, 2007, it was officially designated as the "228 National Memorial Hall." It officially opened to the public on February 28, 2011. This building was recognized as a historical site by the Taipei City Government in 1993, holding significant historical value representing the architectural style of the 1930s, and encapsulating the progress of Taiwan's modern history. Inside, there are permanent exhibition areas about the 228 Incident, special exhibition areas, cultural spaces, and a multi-functional performance hall. In addition to historical education-related displays, it also hosts events related to democracy and human rights, aimed at introducing the 228 Incident and the modern democratic process, while providing channels for human rights education.
