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What’s New

the boba show: a roundtable discussion

On Wednesday, May 31st at 6:30pm PDT, CAM is digging into the deep-rooted history of boba. The roundtable discussion includes “the boba show” co-curator Dr. Juily Phun and food historian Dr. Yong Chen. Moderating the conversation is writer and journalist Esther Tseng. Explore the origin story of this cross-cultural phenomenon and the spaces boba has historically created in BIPOC communities and here, inside our museum!

This program is presented livestreamed on Zoom.

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Tea Talk Live at Wing Hop Fung in Arcadia, CA

“Tea Talk” is back and in-person! Join the Chinese American Museum and Wing Hop Fung, an Asian woman-led business and one of our corporate partners, for an incredible afternoon of learning. Participants will enjoy a hands-on tea experience guided by Wing Hop Fung tea experts!

Your ticket includes a custom gift box and a store discount on tea purchases for the day. Find your favorite teas and continue your tea journey at home! All proceeds from ticket sales benefit 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

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