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What’s New

Broken News Exhibit

Broken News uses historic newspaper articles to detail the rise of anti-Chinese sentiment in Los Angeles in the late 1800s. The exhibition examines how sensationalized headlines were used to enforce stereotypes, resulting in discrimination and violence against disenfranchised populations. 

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LA 1871 Symposium

“LA 1871” is a two-day symposium and special performance in conjunction with Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past that explores the history of race and racism in Chinatown and the greater Los Angeles area. LA 1871 will focus on the history of the Chinese Massacre of 1871—a tragic event that has been historically overlooked by the news media. Special guest speakers will explore the historical implications of the event and discuss the long-term impacts of the tragedy in parallel to our contemporary socio-political climate. A special musical performance by award-winning composer, Nathan Wang, invites audiences to experience the historical context of the tragedy and brings the program to a close.

The symposium will be held on Saturday, December 9, and Sunday, December 10, from 10:30am – 2:30pm PDT.

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A Special Performance by Nathan Wang

Internationally acclaimed composer, director, and pianist Nathan Wang will perform on Sunday, Dec, 10, 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., in conjunction with the Chinese American Museum’s two-day symposium at the Pico House, El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Entitled Never Forget: 1871, 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.

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Family Day 2023

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.

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“the boba show: history, diaspora, & a third space” Exhibition is Open!

The Chinese American Museum is excited to present the boba show: history, diaspora, & a third space.

the boba show traces the historic transformation from the cassava root native to South American soil to the beloved confection created in Taiwan before returning to the Americas and exploding into mainstream culture.

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CAM Returns to Regular Hours

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

Current Exhibitions

Broken News

Broken News uses historic newspaper articles to detail the rise of anti-Chinese sentiment in Los Angeles in the late 1800s. The exhibition examines how sensationalized headlines... Read more

the boba show: history, diaspora, & a third space

 the boba show: history, diaspora, & a third space traces the historic transformation from the cassava root native to South American soil to the beloved confection... 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