Chinese American Museum

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1218 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

The Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC, is a pioneering initiative that aims to be the first museum in the nation's capital dedicated to the Chinese American narrative, encompassing its rich history, culture, and voice. As a non-profit organization, it showcases a variety of live and online events, along with both permanent and special exhibits, all aimed at celebrating the Chinese American experience.

With a commitment to transparency and neutrality, the museum actively engages the community through various programs, including student art competitions and storytelling events. General admission is free, making the museum accessible to all who wish to learn and connect with Chinese American heritage.

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5.08 reviews
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Christopher L.
9/30/2023

A really small niche museum that I think exemplifies the educational spirit of DC. They space itself is very small, but they have rotating exhibits throughout the year so there's always something...

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Chris C.
9/10/2022

Came here for the mid autumn festival event. It's mostly an event for children - with face painting and lantern making. Also supposed to have moon cakes for sale but by late morning they were...

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Margy C.
10/26/2019

As a Chinese American, I was so pleased to visit this museum for the first time. I was there for a special evening reception for a relative who was receiving an award for her decades of scholarly...

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Austin G.
2/7/2020

Before you visit the Chinese American Museum, it's important to know they are still raising funds to fully open. That means what you see when you visit isn't the final product. With that in mind,...

M H.
7/16/2022

Had a lovely time seeing some gorgeous calligraphy and watching some very skilled calligraphers demonstrate their craft live! I did wish that there could've been AC or some better ventilation in...

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