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The Kaohsiung City History Museum is situated on Chung Cheng 4th Road along the Love River in Yancheng District. Originally the location of the Kaohsiung City Government, after the relocation of the municipal administration in 1992 (Minguo 81), this site—having played a central role in over fifty years of municipal governance and encapsulating the city's developmental history and residents' lived experiences—was also the historical location of the February 28 Incident. Both the architectural form and inner significance of the structure vividly reflect Kaohsiung's glory, scars, and memories of its past. Consequently, the municipal government transformed this historical site into a history museum, becoming the first municipal-run history museum in Taiwan. The museum documents the laborious journey of pioneering ancestors who cleared the wilderness to foster development. Through exhibitions of precious artifacts and a range of research and outreach initiatives, it aims to educate the public about the city's historical evolution. The building's design features a light green military-inspired color palette, with a central tower flanked by symmetrical turrets. The vertical axis design conveys a solemn atmosphere, while the structure is crowned with traditional Japanese-style four-cornered pyramidal roofs and glazed tiles. Since 2004 (Minguo 93), the building has been recognized as a designated city historical site by the Kaohsiung municipal government, serving as a model for repurposing heritage buildings into cultural facilities. Once the nerve center of municipal governance and a repository of local residents' historical imprints, its transformation symbolizes the city's evolving narrative and growth. The Kaohsiung City History Museum aims to preserve and promote the city's historical culture and enhance citizens' quality of life. Its operations are managed through specialized departments for exhibitions, outreach, and artifact curation, focusing on preserving and transmitting historical and cultural knowledge related to Kaohsiung and Taiwan through displays, educational programs, and artifact management. The museum houses over 8,000 collections and has held numerous exhibitions, making it a gateway for understanding Kaohsiung's culture, an ideal hub for academic research, and a comprehensive repository of knowledge for those studying the city's history. It strives to become an essential field for indigenous studies in local education, a top-tier academic and cultural tourism destination for domestic and international visitors, and an integral component of the city's tourism strategy, transforming museum visits into frequent, accessible, and premium leisure activities.