Yangming Marine Cultural and Art Museum Introduction
The Yang Ming Maritime 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 is a pair of symmetrical "Eclectic style buildings" of historical significance, important to the western keels of Keelung during the Japanese colonial period, and holds a special symbolic meaning regarding Keelung's maritime status. After experiencing the ravages of World War II and the passage of time, the Yang Ming Maritime Museum can only be seen externally through its facade and the retro elegant arched portico, hinting at the appearance of the colonial era. Currently, the Yang Ming Maritime Museum has been listed as one of Keelung City's top ten historical buildings by the Keelung City Government and holds special significance in tracing the development context of Keelung. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation began planning its renovation in 2003, revitalizing the historical building for reuse, integrating the diversified aspects of marine culture with humanities, history, geography, art, and crafts. The museum offers interactive maritime exhibitions and convenient volunteer guiding services, showcasing artifacts and artworks that fully demonstrate historical and tourism value, providing the public with an exploration of Taiwan's local marine culture.
