Chung Li-ho Museum

The Chung Li-ho Museum is a museum in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The museum is dedicated to Taiwanese novelist Chung Li-ho.

History

The idea to establish the museum started in June1979 and the construction work of the building was completed in August1983. It was the first museum writer's museum in Taiwan to be built by a citizens' organization. In 1997, the statue of Chung was erected and trail park was constructed at both sides of the museum by Kaohsiung County Government.

Architecture

The museum is housed in a two-story building covering a total area of 1,655 m². It is located at the foothill of Mount Jianshan. The main theme of its architectural design is Taiwanese homes.

Exhibitions

The museum houses manuscripts and objects of Chung's life. In addition to that, manuscripts of other Taiwanese writers are also collected and exhibited in this museum.