228 Memorial Museum Introduction
Located at the intersection of Nan Hai Road and Quan Zhou Street in Taipei City, this was originally the "Taiwan Education Hall." The building was constructed in 1931 and was used to showcase Taiwan's educational achievements and held art exhibitions, including the Taiwan Art Exhibition, with regular usage for meetings. The building was designed by the chief architect of the Government-General's Construction Bureau, Inoue Kaoru, which gives it a style similar to that of a public hall, featuring a modern eclectic architectural style with a brown brick exterior and geometric patterns of washed stones on the parapet. After the war in 1945, it was briefly used as a gathering place for the Provincial Council. From 1959, it was rented by the United States Information Service in Taiwan, and after the break in diplomatic relations in 1979, it was renamed the "American Cultural Center," continuing to function in that capacity until 2001. Subsequently, it underwent a five-year restoration project as a historic site and was officially designated as the "228 National Memorial Museum" on February 28, 2007, with formal operations starting on February 28, 2011. This building was recognized as a city-designated historic site in Taipei in 1993. It holds significant historical value reflecting the 1930s style in Taipei's modern historical architecture and bears witness to Taiwan's modern history. Inside, there are permanent exhibition areas about the 228 Incident, special exhibition areas, cultural spaces, and a multifunctional performance hall. In addition to exhibitions related to historical education, it also hosts activities related to democracy and human rights, aiming to introduce the 228 Incident and the modern democratic process while providing educational pathways for human rights.
