Taiwan Education Association Building 🇹🇼

When you visit the Zhongzheng District in Taipei, Taiwan, make sure to explore the Taiwan Education Association Building. Constructed in 1931, this historic landmark offers a compelling glimpse into the island's layered past. Originally designed to showcase exhibits of educational achievements during Japanese colonial rule, the structure also functioned as a venue for regular local gatherings. Over the decades, the site adapted to changing times.

Following the 1945 handover, it served as the Taiwan Provincial Consultative Council from April 1946 through May 1958. American travelers may find its later history especially intriguing, as the United States Information Service rented the property to operate the American Cultural Center before its lease ended. In 1992, it was leased by the Scouts of China, the national Boy Scouts organization. Today, this multifaceted venue hosts the National 228 Memorial Museum.

As you admire the site, pay close attention to its striking eclectic modern architecture, which was directed by Ide Kaoru, chief of the Japanese colonial government's civil engineering section. You will see design elements similar to the Taipei Assembly Hall, including exterior walls clad in brown face brick and a distinctive parapet crafted from washed terrazzo arranged in an eye-catching geometrical pattern.

What to see at Taiwan Education Association Building

• Designed by Ide Kaoru in an eclectic modern style similar to Taipei Assembly Hall
• Exterior walls featuring distinct brown face brickwork
• Geometrical pattern parapet crafted from washed terrazzo
• Formerly hosted the American Cultural Center and Taiwan Provincial Consultative Council
• Now serves as the home of the National 228 Memorial Museum

Visiting tips

Be sure to closely examine the exterior brickwork and terrazzo parapet to fully appreciate Ide Kaoru's eclectic modern design.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Taiwan Education Association Building is easy to reach on Taipei’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Grand Mosque. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Taipei travel guide.