Taipei Story House
台北故事館 / 圓山別莊
Established1913-1914
LocationZhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°04′24″N 121°31′28″E / 25.07333°N 121.52444°E / 25.07333; 121.52444
TypeMuseum
CuratorChen Guo-ci (陳國慈)
Public transit accessYuanshan Station
Websitewww.storyhouse.com.tw

The Taipei Story House (Chinese: 台北故事館; pinyin: Táiběi Gùshì Guǎn), formerly known as the Yuanshan Mansion (Chinese: 圓山別莊; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Îⁿ-soaⁿ Pia̍t-chong), is a historic house in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is currently open as a museum in the Taipei Expo Park.

Overview

The house was built in 1913–14 during Japanese rule by Tan Tiau-chun (陳朝駿), a Daitōtei tea merchant.[1][2] It was originally a guest house for local dignitaries and overseas guests. [3]

The ground floor was built using brick and the upper floors of wood with English Tudor-style beams.[1] The staircase is constructed to look like a pagoda. The gable above the entrance features stained glass in green, yellow and red. Two fireplaces can be found inside, with large numbers of Art Nouveau tiles and ceiling lamps with bas-relief floral patterns. [3]

The Story House museum now has exhibits related to tea and local history. It is located adjacent to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and close to Yuanshan Station.[4]

Transportation

The building is within walking north-east from the Yuanshan Station of the Taipei Metro.[5]

Fares

There is a NT$50 fare for each person. Those under 6 or over 65 can enter free.[5]

Opening Hours

The museum is open from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, from Tuesday to Saturday.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Taipei Story House,Discover Taiwan.
  2. ↑ Taipei Story House, Taipei Travel.
  3. 1 2 3 "Taipei Story House (formerly Yuanshan Villa)". Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. ↑ "台北故事館" [Taipei Story House]. TripAdvisor (in Traditional Chinese). January 8, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Taipei Story House". TravelKing. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
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