Bunun Cultural Museum
The Bunun Cultural Museum (Chinese: 布農族文化館; pinyin: Bùnóng Zú Wénwùguǎn) is a museum about Bunun people in Haiduan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.[1]
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| Established | 2002 |
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| Location | Haiduan, Taitung County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°05′52.2″N 121°10′31.5″E |
| Type | Museum |
| Management | Haiduan Township Office |
History
The museum was established in 2002 due to the close connection between the township and the Bunun people. The museum establishment makes Haiduan the first indigenous township in Taiwan to construct a local museum.[2]
Architecture
The museum building consists of two floors. The first floor is the tourist center of Southern Cross-Island Highway, while the second floor is the Bunun Story House. Outside the museum is a performance area for important Bunun tribal and cultural events.
Exhibitions
The museum displays waxen statues of Bunun tribesmen, embossment works and wood carvings. Numerous old photos are hung along the corridor.
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance south of Haiduan Station of Taiwan Railways.
Opening time
The museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday at 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. free of charge.
References
- "臺東縣觀光旅遊網". 臺東縣觀光旅遊網. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-11-15.
- "A Haiduan Township destination: the Bunun Cultural Museum". Travel Alliance.