Lanyang Museum

The Lanyang Museum, officially known as Yilan County Lanyang Museum and abbreviated as “Lambo Museum,” is located in Toucheng Township, Yilan County, Taiwan. Operated by the Yilan County Cultural Affairs Bureau, it is one of the most representative museums in the region. Guided by the concept that “Yilan is a museum,” the institution is dedicated to preserving and promoting the county’s rich natural and cultural resources through research, collection, exhibitions, and educational outreach. The museum also serves as a hub for environmental education in Yilan and acts as the core facility in advancing the vision of Yilan as a livable, learnable, and travel-friendly museum county. It is regarded as an important "window" into understanding Yilan.

The building was conceptualized by architects Sun Te-Hung and Kris Yao, with the design and supervision carried out by Yao's firm, Artech Architects. Inspired by the cuesta landform of the Beiguan Coast in Toucheng, the architecture also draws on Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” using a rhythm of varied stone sizes and textures to evoke musical cadence. The main structure is a triangular prism with a 20-degree tilt between the roof and the ground, oriented toward Turtle Island in the east, harmonizing with the surrounding landscape. The design evokes the imagery of a giant rock and visually connects with the nearby Wushi Reef.

The museum’s exhibition space is vertically divided into four themed levels: the “Mountain Level,” “Plain Level,” “Ocean Level,” and “Children’s Discovery Zone.” These floors represent Yilan’s key geographical features—mountains, plains, and the sea. The visitor flow proceeds from top to bottom, mimicking a panoramic view from a mountain peak over Yilan’s diverse landscape. The exhibits highlight the blend of nature and culture, aiming to spark imagination and deepen the audience’s connection to the local environment.