Yilan Museum of Art

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| native_name = 宜蘭美術館

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| former_name = Yilan Branch of Bank of Taiwan

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| location = Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan

| type = art museum

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The Yilan Museum of Art (YMA; {{zh|t=宜蘭美術館|s=宜兰美术馆|first=t|p=Yílán Měishùguǎn}}) is an art museum in Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan.

History

The original museum building was destroyed during World War II. In 1949, it was reconstructed as the Yilan branch of the Bank of Taiwan.{{cite web|date=19 November 2021|url=https://museums.moc.gov.tw/EN/MusData/Detail?museumsId=673cbb65-ad09-400f-b304-58e1ddd1925d|title=Yilan Museum Of Art|website=Museums|publisher=Ministry of Culture|access-date=19 November 2021}} The Yilan County Government later designated the area a historic landmark. The bank donated the building in 2012. The museum started its trial operation beginning on 16 November 2014 with exhibitions running free of charge until 23 February 2015.

Architecture

The building covers an area of more than 2,000 m². It was designed by Fieldoffice Architects.

Exhibitions

The museum exhibits works made by local artists and also promoting local culture.{{cite news|title=Museum of art opens in Yilan County|url=http://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=10&post=21239|access-date=15 September 2017|work=Taiwan Today|date=17 November 2014}}

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance west of Yilan Station of Taiwan Railways.

References

External links

{{Official website|http://ymoa.e-land.gov.tw/Default.aspx}} {{in lang|zh}}

Category:2014 establishments in Taiwan

Category:Museums established in 2014

Category:Museums in Yilan County, Taiwan