Type Museum Opened 1988 | Opening 1988 Phone +886 8 233 0599 | |
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Location Jinhu, Kinmen, Fujian, Republic of China Address 891, Kinmen County, Jinhu Township, 安民村1之10號 Hours Open today · 8:30AM–5PMThursday8:30AM–5PMFriday8:30AM–5PMSaturday8:30AM–5PMSunday8:30AM–5PMMonday8:30AM–5PMTuesday8:30AM–5PMWednesday8:30AM–5PM Similar Yu Da Wei Xian Sheng M, Juguang Tower, Mashan Broadcasting and Obse, Hujingtou Battle Museum, Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang | ||
The August 23 Artillery Battle Museum (Chinese: 八二三戰史館; pinyin: Bā'èrsān Zhàn Shǐguǎn) is a museum in Zhongzheng Park, Jinhu Township, Kinmen, Fujian, Republic of China.
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History
The museum was built in 1988 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 23 August 1958 Artillery War during the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis.
Architecture
On the both sides of the museum main entrance are the carving of the names of the 587 ROC armed forces servicemen who lost their lives in the bombardment. On the left side are displayed the main air fighter used by the forces at that time and the main artillery piece. On the right side is one of the amphibious landing craft which played a vital role in transporting troops and materials during the battle.
Exhibitions
The museum exhibits historical artifacts in 12 display areas for charts, photographs, documents, relics and models.