Huagang Museum Introduction
The proposal for the Huagang Museum originated at the time of the establishment of Huagang Academy. The founder, Mr. Chang Chih-yun, set forth the "Founding Purpose Statement" on March 1, 1962, stating "the integration of higher education (university), academic research (graduate school), and service promotion (enterprise)" as the guiding principle for initiating education and entrepreneurship. The museum was established based on the principle of giving equal importance to "library and museum." The preparation period for Huagang Museum lasted eight years. Its predecessor, the "Chinese Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall," was established in 1963 at the Dacheng Hall, and in 1965 it was relocated to the Darin Hall, changing its name to "Cultural Relics Museum." In 1969, it was renamed "International Huaxue Material Exhibition Hall." To adapt to this evolution, the museum was first established within the library, collectively referred to as the Library Museum, and later, a museum team was set up within the Chinese Academy of Academia to oversee its operations. In 1971, Huagang Museum officially established itself on the 6th floor of the Dayi Building, becoming the first comprehensive university museum in the country and the largest community museum within a university. The museum supports education by providing resources for general education and also serves functions in social education and community service. Starting in 1985, chairman Dr. Chang Ching-ho decided to construct a new museum building, which was planned to be unified with the library and information center as the Xiaofeng Memorial Hall. By the end of 1998, the hardware construction was completed, and on March 1, 1999, it was officially opened, retaining the name "Huagang Museum." The museum's operations are categorized into three main areas: collection, exhibition, and educational promotion. Under the efforts of successive directors, including Pan Wei-he, Zhao Zhen-ji, Chen Guo-ning, Chen Ming-hsiang, Wu Rui-xiu, Ji Ruo-xin, and Liu Mei-qin, it has grown significantly and become a remarkable feature of the university. (Source: Huagang Museum Official Website)
