May 25, 2012
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Museum of Chinese in America
(between Howard and Grand Streets)
New York, NY 10013
Tel: (212) 619-4785
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Children 12 and under receive free admission in groups of fewer than 8 people.
Thurs: 11 am – 9 pm
Sat, Sun: 10 am – 5 pm
Chinatown is a familiar and popular place for millions of New Yorkers and tourists. It is also a symbol of the rich and complex Chinese-American experience, preserved and displayed at the Museum of Chinese in the Americas. Established in 1980, the museum celebrates Chinese-American history and culture, both in New York City and throughout the Americas. In addition to its permanent and ongoing exhibits, the museum maintains an archive (accessible by appointment only) of interest to adults and young people. It includes family photographs, theatrical memorabilia, early Chinese-American newspapers, old coaching books to help immigrants grapple with formerly strict immigration quotas, and numerous oral history tapes.
The museum's new location is in a space designed by Maya Lin.
The museum is free on Thursday.
Senior Citizens (65 and older) receive discounts on individual memberships and if visiting as a group.
- Directions: Subway: N, Q, R, J, Z, 6 to Canal Street
- Disability Access: Wheelchair accessible
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Museum of Chinese in America Listings
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Ongoing An introductory gallery talk highlights the major themes in MOCA’s core exhibit, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America. Visitors gain an overview of Chinese in America and become acquainted with the history of MOCA.
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Chinatown: A Walk Through History
Please check full listing for event date and times Led by trained museum guides, this walking tour focuses on how everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community from its origins as a Native American village of Werpoes Hill in 1600 to one of the fastest growing immigrant communities of present day New York City.
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With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America
Ongoing The museum's core exhibit interweaves the historical and political context of Chinese immigration to the United States with the personal stories and cultural traces of multiple generations.
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