The Lanyang Museum is located on the site of Wush Port which during the Qing Dynasty bristled with the masts of the vessels coming and going.
The harbor was not only an artery for the physical materials needed by the people of Yilan, it was an important hub of cultural exchange with the outside world. The Lanyang Museum was erected on this site to symbolize the fact that culture in Yilan is breaking new ground and reaching new heights and milestones.
The architecture of the Lanyang Museum was inspired by natural elements found locally. Architect Kris Yao incorporated the cuesta, a gently tilting stone escarpment common to Taiwan’s northeast coast, into the building’s design, allowing structure to blend into the natural environment.