The Chinese American Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearest Train: Union Station
Phone: +1 213 485 8567
Fax: +1 213 485 8238
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Video Guides 1 ,2
This museum is the first in Southern California to document the experience of the Chinese in America. It is housed within the oldest surviving Chinese building, called the Garnier Building. The first exhibition was held in 1992 and featured the works of James Wong Howe, the Oscar-winning cinematographer. The museum's main aim is to eventually become an educational resource for other ethnic communities. In February it celebrates the Chinese Lantern Festival, so if you're visitng LA at that time make sure its on your itinerary.
Tu-Su 10a-3p
Nov 16th, 2008 to May 31st, 2009
The L.A. debut of respected Asian photographer Corky Lee, also marks the 5th anniversary of the museum. The 88 black and white photographs on display trace the development of the Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) community through three decades. Lee captures some of the most telling, touching and candid personal moments that show a completely different facet of the community. Photography fans shouldn't even think about giving this one a miss!
Picture This! My Life, Your Life, Our Lives: Photographs by Youths from the San Gabriel Valley
Nov 16th, 2008 to May 31st, 2009
Though this collection is to be viewed as a companion to the previous one, the photographs do not make a social or political statement but represent the perspective of the youth. The work displayed is that of 12 young local students who have captured the story of their own community in their moving black and white pictures. Their incredible talent and hard work proves that you don't have to be old and experienced in order to preserve history.
Exploring LA's Diverse Culture
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearest Train: Union Station
Phone: +1 213 485 8567
Fax: +1 213 485 8238
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Video Guides 1 ,2
This museum is the first in Southern California to document the experience of the Chinese in America. It is housed within the oldest surviving Chinese building, called the Garnier Building. The first exhibition was held in 1992 and featured the works of James Wong Howe, the Oscar-winning cinematographer. The museum's main aim is to eventually become an educational resource for other ethnic communities. In February it celebrates the Chinese Lantern Festival, so if you're visitng LA at that time make sure its on your itinerary.
Tu-Su 10a-3p
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Asian Roots, American Reality: Photos by Corky LeeNov 16th, 2008 to May 31st, 2009
The L.A. debut of respected Asian photographer Corky Lee, also marks the 5th anniversary of the museum. The 88 black and white photographs on display trace the development of the Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) community through three decades. Lee captures some of the most telling, touching and candid personal moments that show a completely different facet of the community. Photography fans shouldn't even think about giving this one a miss!
Picture This! My Life, Your Life, Our Lives: Photographs by Youths from the San Gabriel Valley
Nov 16th, 2008 to May 31st, 2009
Though this collection is to be viewed as a companion to the previous one, the photographs do not make a social or political statement but represent the perspective of the youth. The work displayed is that of 12 young local students who have captured the story of their own community in their moving black and white pictures. Their incredible talent and hard work proves that you don't have to be old and experienced in order to preserve history.
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