Sun Yun-suan Memorial Museum

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Sun Yun-suan Memorial Museum
孫運璿科技人文紀念館
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Sun Yun-suan Memorial Museum
Former name
Sun Yun-suan's Residence
Established30 October 2014
Location Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates 25°02′01″N121°30′42″E / 25.033572°N 121.511551°E / 25.033572; 121.511551
Type museum
Website Official website

The Sun Yun-suan Memorial Museum (traditional Chinese :孫運璿科技人文紀念館; simplified Chinese :孙运璿科技人文纪念馆; pinyin :Sūn Yùnxuán Kējì Rénwén Jìniànguǎn) is a museum in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan about former premier Sun Yun-suan.

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History

The museum building was formerly the residence for Premier Sun Yun-suan in 1980 until his death in 2006. The building was then designated as historical monument by Taipei City Government in the same year. [1] It was opened to the public on 30 October 2014. [2]

Architecture

The museum building consists of front garden with pond. [2]

Exhibitions

The museum displays permanent exhibitions of his and his wife handwritten diaries, manuscripts, photographs and personal items. [2] There are also contemporary exhibitions displayed at the building as well. [1]

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance south of Xiaonanmen Station of Taipei Metro.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sun Yun-Suan Memorial Museum". Undiscovered Taipei. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Sun Yun-suan Memorial Museum". Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government. 25 December 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2017.