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Chinese Floral Arts Symposium

Explore the art of traditional Chinese floral arrangement during a pop-up exhibition at the Pico House on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21.

Kids Storytime on July 16th

Join the Chinese American Museum and Miss Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown branch for this month’s Kids’ Storytime on Tuesday, July 16th, at 4pm PDT. Miss Rita will be reading The Blue Bowl by Flo Leung.

“Unmasking Anna May Wong” Exhibit

The Chinese American Museum invites you to view our latest exhibition, “Unmasking Anna May Wong” open from May 24, 2024 to January 26, 2025.

CAM Returns to Regular Hours

The Chinese American Museum is returning to regular hours, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am – 3pm.

Current Exhibitions

Unmasking Anna May Wong

May 24, 2024 - January 26, 2025

Unmasking Anna May Wong honors Chinese American actress and legend, Anna May Wong. The exhibition pays tribute to the trailblazer and icon who challenged conventions against... Read more

Origins: The Birth and Rise of Chinese American Communities in Los Angeles

Permanent Exhibition

Origins: The Birth and Rise of Chinese American Communities in Los Angeles, a permanent, cutting edge exhibition celebrating the growth and development of Chinese American... Read more

Journeys

Permanent Exhibition

This exhibit narrates Chinese immigration to the United States with an emphasis on community settlement in Los Angeles. The display is outlined into four distinct... Read more

Sun Wing Wo General Store and Herb Shop

Permanent Exhibition

This exhibition is a recreation of an actual store that was housed in the Garnier Building in the 1890’s. The Sun Wing Wo store opened... Read more

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Join the Chinese American Museum on Tuesday, March

Join the Chinese American Museum on Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30pm for the next installment of “Beyond the Page” for the West Coast launch of “Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong” by Katie Gee Salisbury. Salisbury’s debut book celebrates Anna May Wong, the first Asian American movie star, to bring an unsung heroine to light and reclaim her place in cinema history.

Register by going to link in bio.

Explore in-depth the life of Anna May Wong behind the glittering backdrop of Los Angeles during the gin-soaked Jazz Age and the rise of Hollywood. Joining the conversation with Salisbury is pop culture specialist Nancy Wang Yuen.

Attendees can purchase a signed copy of “Not Your China Doll” at the event.

About the Author:
Katie Gee Salisbury is the author of “Not Your China Doll”, a new biography of Anna May Wong, the first Asian American movie star. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Believer, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, and elsewhere. She was a finalist for the Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship in 2021 and gave the TED Talk “As American as Chop Suey”. She also writes the newsletter “Half-Caste Woman”. A fifth-generation Chinese American who hails from Southern California, she now lives in Brooklyn.

** CAM’s “Beyond the Page” series features conversations with AAPI authors and focuses on amplifying Asian American voices and their diverse experiences.

誠邀大家於3 月19 日（星期二）晚上6時30分（美國太平洋時間）與華美博物館一起參加「超越頁面」活動：朱潔琳 (Katie Gee Salisbury) 在美國西岸舉行的《並非你的中國娃娃：黃柳霜的璀璨人生》(Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong) 新書發佈會。這是朱潔琳為紀念首位美國亞裔電影明星黃柳霜而撰寫的處女作品，讓一位曾經被忽視的女英雄，重新確立她在電影史上的地位。

我們將深入探討在爵士樂盛行的洛杉磯暨好萊塢崛起背景中的黃柳霜生平。流行文化專家王嵐芝 (Nancy Wang Yuen) 將擔任主持人與朱潔琳進行對話。

與會者可以在活動中購買簽名版的《並非你的中國娃娃》。

作者簡介：
朱潔琳 (Katie Gee Salisbury) 是首位美國亞裔電影明星黃柳霜的最新傳記《並非你的中國娃娃》的作者。她的作品曾出現於《紐約時報》、《名利場》、《信徒》、《美國亞裔作家工作坊》等媒體。2021 年她入圍了羅姆．希爾藝術家獎學金的決賽，並在 TED 演講《美國像雜碎一樣》。她也撰寫時事通訊「半種姓婦女」。她是來自南加州的第五代美國華裔，現在住於布魯克林。

** 華美博物館的「超越頁面」系列，特色是與美國亞太裔作者進行對話，重點關注擴大美國亞太裔的聲音及其多元化的經歷。

🏮The Board and Staff of the Friends of the Chin

🏮The Board and Staff of the Friends of the Chinese American Museum wish you and your family a prosperous new year. 🧨🍊

🐉華美博物館之友董事會暨員工祝福大家新年快樂，吉祥如意！️🧧

🏮The Chinese American Museum and El Pueblo de L

🏮The Chinese American Museum and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument celebrate the Year of the Dragon with our annual Spring Fest on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, from Noon to 5pm!

🌸Bring your friends and swing by the Chinese American Museum for an exciting day of multicultural performances and family-friendly activities.

🐉 This event is FREE to the public, with no registration required.

🏮華美博物館暨洛杉磯市立歷史中心紀念園區為慶祝龍年來臨，將於2024年3月2日（星期六）中午至下午5時舉辦一年一度的「春節慶典」！

🌸歡迎大家與家人及朋友前來華美博物館，觀看多元文化的表演、參與適合全家大小的活動。

🐉 此項活動免費參加，無需登記。

🐉 此項活動免費參加，無需登記。

Join the Chinese American Museum and Miss Rita fro

Join the Chinese American Museum and Miss Rita from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Chinatown branch for this month’s Kids Storytime on Thursday, January 11th at 4pm PST. Miss Rita will be reading “This is Not My Home” by Vivienne Chang and Eugenia Yoh.

This book is suitable for ages 4-8, though we welcome children of all ages with parental supervision.

This program is hosted virtually on Zoom. Register today by following the link in bio!

“Kids Storytime” is hosted in partnership with the Chinatown Branch Library with stories read by Children’s Librarian Rita Law.

About the book:

Co-written and illustrated by Vivienne Chang and Eugenia Yoh, “This is Not My Home” is about a fourth grader named Lily who immigrates from the United States to the Taiwan to care for her grandmother. Lily is scared and upset to leave behind her life and friends. In Taiwan, school is difficult for her, and she feels sad. However, through friendship, family, and love, she begins to see that the United States and Taiwan can both be home for her. The book features a unique cartoon illustration style that captures Lily’s emotions.

About the authors:

“This is Not My Home” is the first children’s book from authors Vivienne Cheng and Eugenia Yoh. The writing and illustrating duo met at Washington University. Eugenia studied Communication Design and works for Chronicle Books, and Vivienne studies Economics. They hope their books tell relatable stories through humor.

Our intern Kristin Dea created Present Reflections

Our intern Kristin Dea created Present Reflections to share her experiences growing up as Chinese American, while highlighting historic Chinese American women for their inspirational strength, resilience, and ability to rewrite their societally-told narratives. This video features Grace Lee Boggs.
All photos courtesy of the State Library and Archives of Florida, Visual Communications Media, and Wikimedia Commons.
Music used - Intro by Red Roses Realm - 'Intro' by Red Roses Realm 🇮🇩 | Ambient Indie Music (No Copyright) ✴ - YouTube
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Today, CAM turns 20! Today, we are excited to ce

Today, CAM turns 20!

Today, we are excited to celebrate a fantastic milestone—our 20th anniversary! 🎊🎉✨

What a remarkable journey it has been so far. With the invaluable support of our community and partners, we have been able to commit to preserving and sharing the Chinese American experience, history, and culture. For the next decade, we will continue to be a dedicated space to ensure that our stories are told, our voices are heard, and our history is remembered.

A 💗 heartfelt shoutout 💗 to our dedicated staff, FCAM Board, Advisory Council, donors - past and present - and the community at large—thank you for being integral to this remarkable adventure. Here's to more years of success, growth, and positive impact!

As 2023 comes to a close, we would like to wish everyone a safe and merry holiday season! ☃️

If you haven’t contributed to our past giving campaigns, consider donating now as we celebrate our milestone and close out the year. 🥳🥳

https://www.camla.org/donatenow/

華美博物館今天開館20週年！

今天，我們非常高興地慶祝一個偉大的里程碑 ─ 我們開館 20 週年紀念日！直到目前為止，我們走過了一段多麼不平凡的歷程。在社區和合作夥伴的寶貴支持中，我們得以致力保存和分享美國華人的經驗、歷史與文化。在未來的十年裡，我們將繼續成為一個專用場館，確保繼續講述我們的故事，廣傳我們的聲音，傳承我們的歷史。

衷心感謝我們敬業樂業的員工、華美博物館之友董事會、顧問委員會、過去與現在的捐贈者以及整個社區，感謝大家參與了這一非凡的歷程。祝福我們在未來的歲月裡取得成功、茁壯成長，帶來正面影響！

在 2023 年即將結束之際，我們衷心祝福大家有一個充滿歡樂平安的節日！

Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us! Join the f

Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us! Join the festivities as we conclude Our Shared Future Los Angeles with CAM Family Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 17th at the Chinese American Museum. Enjoy an afternoon filled with craft activities and live, multicultural entertainment. Explore the museum and check out our latest pop-up exhibition, Broken News. Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Japanese American National Museum and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for additional workshops, performances, and storytelling opportunities throughout the Downtown region.

歡迎大家於12月17日（星期日）中午12時至下午4時與我們共同慶祝開館20週年！我們以《家庭同樂日》作為《我們共同的未來》項目的壓軸節目。請大家一起享受充滿手工藝製作、現場多元文化的娛樂。探索博物館並觀賞我們最新的快閃展覽《突發新聞》。我們也鼓勵出席者參觀全米日系人博物館 (JANM) 與洛杉磯文化藝術廣場 (LA Plaza) ，在整個洛杉磯市中心地區享受更多的研討會、表演及講故事的機會。

Join us over this weekend on Saturday, December 9,

Join us over this weekend on Saturday, December 9, and Sunday, December 10 for a two-day LA1871 Symposium held in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution's "Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past" initiative.

We are excited to host an illustrious group of experts in the areas of history, human rights, and activism to explore what took place during the Chinese Massacre of 1871 and examine the lessons it holds for today and for the future. The two-day event convenes from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pico House and will also be streamed online. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-1871-two-day-symposium-on-the-chinese-massacre-1871-tickets-765049653107?aff=oddtdtcreator

Piano virtuoso, composer, and music director Nathan Wang will be accompanied by musicians playing western and Chinese instruments along with vocalists to perform of his original composition commemorating the Chinese Massacre of 1871.

This rare and unique musical experience, entitled "Never Forget: 1871", will be presented on Sunday, December 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pico House, 424 N. Main St., El Pueblo de Los Angeles. The performance will also be streamed online. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/never-forget-1871-tickets-765006443867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Visit CAM in December. We are collaborating with t

Visit CAM in December. We are collaborating with the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), and LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes (LA Plaza) to present a series of public programs supported by the Smithsonian’s "Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past" initiative, from Dec. 1-17.

Highlights: Guest speakers on December 9th-10th at LA 1871 Symposium will delve deeper into the historical implications of the Chinese Massacre of 1871 to reckon with our racial past and help drive positive social change in the future.
To register, for the LA 1871 symposium, visit the link in bio!

Internationally acclaimed composer, director, and pianist Nathan Wang will perform on Sunday, Dec, 10, 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., to debut a musical re-telling of the story of the Chinese Massacre of 1871.
To register for A Special Performance by Nathan Wang, visit the link in bio!

The culminating Family Day on Sunday, Dec. 17, will take place at all three venues simultaneously, welcoming Angelenos of all ages to celebrate the diversity of the city. A full schedule of programs and free tickets are available at the link in bio!

Join us for a special musical performance by award

Join us for a special musical performance by award-winning composer, Nathan Wang. “Never Forget”, the composition is a musical re-telling of the story of the Chinese Massacre of 1871, which combines an ensemble of western and Chinese instruments accompanying voices in this premiere all Chinese American cast.

Register in the link in bio!

屢獲殊榮的作曲家王宗賢 (Nathan Wang) 創作了一場特別音樂表演，邀請觀眾體驗1871 年洛杉磯華埠大屠殺背後的歷史。這首作品名為《永不忘記》，藉著音樂重新講述1871 年華埠大屠殺的故事，在這次首演中，所有參與的美籍華裔音樂演奏家，結合中西樂器共同伴奏。

The Chinese American Museum will hold a two-day sy

The Chinese American Museum will hold a two-day symposium to examine the Chinese Massacre of 1871, the result of mob violence that left 18 dead. The symposium will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pico House. The symposium will also be streamed online. This event is a part of a series of public programs supported by the Smithsonian’s "Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past initiative", from Dec. 1-17.

Special guest speakers will delve deeper into the historical implications of the tragedy to reckon with our racial past and help drive positive social change in the future.

On October 24, 1871, over 500 Los Angeles residents entered Chinatown, hunted down, and killed as many Chinese immigrants as they could find. Considered to be one of the bloodiest massacres against Asians in United States history, the Chinese Massacre of 1871 was the culmination of growing anti-Chinese sentiment, which led to racially motivated violence.

Register by going to the link in bio!

To check out other programming available at CAM, please also visit our website.

To check out other programs participating in the initiative, please visit the link in bio!

華美博物館將舉辦為期兩天的研討會，回顧 1871 年華埠大屠殺造成 18 人死亡之歷史。研討會將於12月9日（星期六）和10日（星期日）上午10時30分至下午2時30分在Pico House舉行。研討會也將在網路上進行直播。

特邀演講嘉賓將更深入地探討這場悲劇的歷史影響，以反思我們的種族歷史，並推動未來積極的社會變革。

1871 年 10 月 24 日，500 多名洛杉磯居民闖入華埠，殺害了 18 名華裔男子。1871 年的華埠大屠殺被認為是美國針對亞裔最血腥的屠殺之一，是日益高漲的反華情緒的頂峰，導致了種族動機的暴力。

Today, on this #GivingTuesday, your contribution t

Today, on this #GivingTuesday, your contribution to the Chinese American Museum means more than ever. The funds raised will support the crucial work to elevate our voices and help ensure that our stories are heard and remembered.

Through exhibitions, public programs, digital initiatives, and meaningful community partnerships, CAM is dedicated to programming that advances our commitment to education, diversity, and inclusion.

Please donate to CAM for #GivingTuesday, so we can continue to build coalitions, combat racism, and tell the untold stories of Chinese in America. See the link in our bio!

Our intern Kristin Dea created Present Reflections

Our intern Kristin Dea created Present Reflections to share her experiences growing up as Chinese American, while highlighting historic Chinese American women for their inspirational strength, resilience, and ability to rewrite their societally-told narratives. This video features Chien Shiung Wu.
All photos courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Archives and Wikimedia Commons.
Music used - Fragments by AEROHEAD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixyBazRzql4

我們的實習生謝美蓮 (Kristin Dea) 創作了《當前反思》(Present Reflections) 節目，分享她作為美籍華裔的成長經歷，同時突顯歷史上美國華裔女性的啟發力量、堅韌不拔與改寫社會敘述的能力。這段視頻的主角是吳健雄 (Chien Shiung Wu)。

所有照片由史密森學會檔案館與維基共享資源提供。所用音樂來自 ─ Fragments by AEROHEAD

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Stop AAPI Hate and The Democracy Center at the Jap

Stop AAPI Hate and The Democracy Center at the Japanese American National Museum are proud to present an evening with Curtis Chin, a celebrated filmmaker and author of the new memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. The memoir chronicles Curtis’ life growing up Asian American in the Black and White city of Detroit, coming out in his working-class immigrant community, as well as being a first-generation college student at the University of Michigan.

Community partners include the Asian American Journalists Association LA, Chinese American Museum, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates Greater Los Angeles, Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Los Angeles, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County, and Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association.
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National Center for the Preservation of Democracy
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Friday, October 27, 2023
6:00 PM | Doors Open + Reception
7:00 PM | Program

Admission is free. You may purchase a book in advance and use the code "CUISINE" for a discount. Reserve your seat here through the link in our bio!

Disclaimers: Guests must attend the event in person to receive a copy of the signed book. Reservations are nontransferable.

On Tuesday, October 24th, the Chinese American Mus

On Tuesday, October 24th, the Chinese American Museum will host our Annual Commemoration of the Los Angeles Chinese Massacre of 1871, in remembrance of the eighteen lives lost during the tragedy.

Join us online or in-person at 7:00pm PDT, where we will be featuring remarks from keynote speaker Dr. José Zapata Calderón, a recognized author, activist, and professor. He will be addressing race and discrimination in today's volatile social climate. Additionally, FCAM Board Chair Dr. Gay Yuen, will lead our annual candlelight vigil, followed by the traditional Chinese bowing ceremony to honor the spirits of the victims of the massacre.

Registration is required beforehand, for both in-person and virtual attendees. Click on the link in bio to register today.

This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.

**Since 2010, FCAM has dedicated this day in remembrance of this solemn moment in American history with an event to commemorate the lives lost during this historical tragedy, while serving as a safe space for the reflection of contemporary issues involving race and xenophobia.

Our intern Kristin Dea created Present Reflections

Our intern Kristin Dea created Present Reflections to share her experiences growing up as Chinese American, while highlighting historic Chinese American women for their inspirational strength, resilience, and ability to rewrite their societally-told narratives. This video features Anna May Wong.

All photos courtesy of the Chinese American Museum archives.

Music used - Daydream by KaizanBlu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twxQ2Hv9ExY&t=0s

我們的實習生謝美蓮 (Kristin Dea) 創作了《當前反思》(Present Reflections) 節目，分享她作為美籍華裔的成長經歷，同時突顯歷史上美國華裔女性的啟發力量、堅韌不拔與改寫社會敘述的能力。這段視頻的主角是黃柳霜 (Anna May Wong)。

所有照片均由華美博物館提供。

所用音樂來自 ─ Daydream by KaizanBlu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twxQ2Hv9ExY&t=0s

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We are hiring! Join our team. Visit camla.org/op

We are hiring! Join our team.

Visit camla.org/opportunities/#publicprograms or click the link in our bio to learn more about the position and how to apply.

Emma, one of our Getty summer interns, shares how

Emma, one of our Getty summer interns, shares how her internship in public programming expanded her view on different ways museums can engage with audiences.

艾瑪(Emma)是蓋蒂暑期實習生之一，她分享了個人於公共項目方面的實習經歷，這些經歷拓展了她對博物館與觀眾互動的不同方式的看法

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Our intern Kristin Dea created Present Reflections

Our intern Kristin Dea created Present Reflections to share her experiences growing up as Chinese American, while highlighting historic Chinese American women for their inspirational strength, resilience, and ability to rewrite their societally-told narratives. This video features Afong Moy.

All photos courtesy of Artists at Play, New York Historical Society, and the New York Public Library.

Music used - Remember by KaizanBlu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0vEmpYJ2nA&t=0s

我們的實習生謝美蓮 (Kristin Dea) 創作了《當前反思》(Present Reflections) 節目，分享她作為美籍華裔的成長經歷，同時突顯歷史上美國華裔女性的啟發力量、堅韌不拔與改寫社會敘述的能力。該視頻由 Afong Moy 主演。

所有照片均由 Artists at Play、紐約歷史學會及紐約公共圖書館提供。

使用的音樂 - Remember by KaizanBlu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0vEmpYJ2nA&t=0s

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CAM is excited to introduce “Present Reflections

CAM is excited to introduce “Present Reflections,” a series developed, filmed and edited by our summer Getty intern Kristin Dea. This series explores her thoughts on some of her own experiences growing up as Chinese American, while highlighting historic Chinese American women for their inspirational strength, resilience and ability to rewrite societally-told narratives. We will be launching this series beginning next week, so stay tuned!

Special thanks to Artists at Play (@artistsatplayla) and Visual Communications Media (@vcmediaorg) for helping this project come to life. We look forward to future collaboration.

華美博物館很高興推出《當前反思》(Present Reflections) 節目，這是一個由我們的蓋蒂瑪蘿 (Getty Marrow) 暑期實習生謝美蓮 (Kristin Dea) 開發、拍攝和編輯的系列節目。本系列探討了她對個人作為美籍華裔成長經歷的一些想法，同時突顯歷史上美國華裔女性的啟發力量、堅韌不拔與改寫社會敘述的能力。我們將於下週開始推出該系列，敬請期待！

特別鳴謝 Artists at Play (@artistsatplayla) 和 Visual Communications Media (@vcmediaorg) 幫助，使該項目得以實現。我們期待未來再次合作。

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