Yangming Marine Cultural and Art Museum Introduction
The Yang Ming Marine Culture and Art Museum was originally a building completed on May 4, 1915, owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. After the end of World War II, it was taken over by the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company and has been operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. ever since. The original structure, which holds historical significance, consists of two symmetrical "eclectic-style buildings," important constructions at the west coast wharf of Keelung during the Japanese colonial period, highlighting the unique status of Keelung's shipping industry. After enduring the ravages of World War II and the passage of time, the Yang Ming Marine Culture and Art Museum reveals its old appearance primarily through its façade and the retro elegant arched colonnade, reflecting the era of Japanese rule. Currently, the Yang Ming Marine Culture and Art Museum has been designated by the Keelung City Government as one of Keelung's top ten historical buildings, holding special significance for tracing the development of Keelung. In 2003, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. began planning renovations to "revitalize" the historical building, merging aspects of maritime culture with humanities, history, geography, arts, crafts, and other diverse facets of human civilization. The museum provides interactive maritime exhibitions and convenient volunteer-guided tours, showcasing artifacts and artworks that fully exhibit historical and tourism value, offering the public an exploration of Taiwan's native maritime culture.
