Museum of Chinese in America

Museum New York, New York, United States
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What to expect

The Museum of Chinese in America is a museum that exhibits Chinese American history. It presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans through exhibitions, educational services, and public programs. The museum has a collection of over 85,000 items, although some were damaged or destroyed in a fire in 2020. The museum has undergone renovations and expansions, including a new site designed by architect Maya Lin. The museum offers a gift store with a curated collection of items that hold great meaning in Chinese American culture

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Museum of Chinese in America with Kids

Museum of Chinese in America with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum with our kids, specifically to see the "The Art of Tyrus Wong" exhibit. We also explored the permanent collection and a puppet show area

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the paintings from the Bambi movie and the puppet show. We all enjoyed learning about the Chinese immigrant experience ✨