Yangmingshan Marine Culture and Art Museum Introduction
The Yang Ming Marine Culture and Arts Museum was originally a building completed on May 4, 1915, owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. After the retrocession of Taiwan, it was taken over by China Merchants and has been operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation to this day. The original structure, which has historical significance, comprises two symmetrical "Eclectic Style" buildings and was an important edifice at the Keelung West Coast Wharf during the Japanese colonial period, holding special indicative meaning for Keelung's shipping status. After experiencing the turmoil of World War II and the passage of time, the Yang Ming Marine Culture and Arts Museum retains remnants of its former appearance from the external facade and its retro elegant curved colonnade, indicative of the Japanese colonial era. Currently, the museum is listed as one of Keelung City's top ten historical buildings by the Keelung City Government, highlighting its significance in tracing the development context of Keelung. In 2003, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation began planning renovations to "revitalize" the historical building, integrating aspects of the ocean with humanities, history, geography, art, and craft to showcase the diversified development of human civilization. The museum offers interactive maritime exhibitions and convenient volunteer-guided tours, with displayed artifacts and artworks fully demonstrating historical and tourism value, providing the public with an exploration of Taiwan's local maritime culture.
