The idea to establish the museum started in June 1979 and the construction work of the building was completed in August 1983.[1] It was the first museum writer's museum in Taiwan to be built by a citizens' organization.[2][3] In 1997, the statue of Chung was erected and trail park was constructed at both sides of the museum by Kaohsiung County Government.[4]
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.[4]
Exhibitions
The museum houses manuscripts and objects of Chung's life.[2] In addition to that, manuscripts of other Taiwanese writers are also collected and exhibited in this museum.