Celebrating businesses in Historic Japantown/Nihonmachi with activations and Springtime celebrations!

Join us for a special in-person conversation with Susan Lieu presenting her debut memoir, “The Manicurist’s Daughter” and Kat Lieu of “Modern Asian Kitchen” on Sunday, April 7 from 2-4pm.

A special event celebrating the exhibition opening of Hello Auntie, Hello Uncle: Conversations with our Elders

Support the museum while reconnecting with longtime community members, learning about exciting new developments on the horizon, and reigniting your passion for arts and culture at our annual dinner & auction.

See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum

A 2-hour event of remembrance, reflection, and resolve as we honor the resilience and contributions of the Chinese American community in Greater Seattle.

• Reflect on history and promote understanding
  

• Honor the enduring contributions of Chinese Americans
  

• Unite with diverse communities for a stronger future

Recognizing the need for a collective voice advocating for the rights and equity of foreign-born Asian and Pacific Islanders, APIC formed to lobby the Washington State legislature to address the gap created by federal legislation. Over the last quarter of a century, APIC has built on this legacy to bring together Asian and Pacific Islanders including immigrants, refugees, and citizens around Washington state, in order to use our collective strength to empower our community.

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and Year of the Cat at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Lunar New Year Fair! Learn about Lunar New Year celebrations and join an afternoon of a variety of family-friendly activities!

2024 is the Year of the Dragon and this sweet story about Dominic, a young dragon discovering his best qualities, will encourage and inspire us all!

Lane Wilcken will take us on a journey through the history and culture of precolonial Philippine tattoos. This talk is part of a week long visit for Wilcken who will be exploring the archives of the Burke Museum and Filipino American National Historical Society.

Join members of the neighborhood Choeizan Enkyoji Nichiren Buddhist Temple as they bring the blessing dance on-site to the Museum.

See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum

Families return to Chinatown-International District for the holidays to enjoy visiting Santa, crafts, and beautiful family photos

Visitors will get to browse our Holiday Craft Fair while you wait to see Santa, featuring beloved local venrods Bathing Beauties, Kela Designs, Punching Panda, Stephanie Mai Designs, Shishido Creative, Sweet & Sour Jewelry, and the community members behind The Lotus Skyliners!

Join us on Dec. 7 at 11AM for our final story related to the Tricksters Exhibit (through Dec. 31). Catch this original story written by Janet Wong on Facebook and the Wing Luke Museum Tateuchi Story Theatre webpage. And don’t miss the Tricksters Exhibit on display through Dec. 31, 2023!

Please join us for a Hate Crimes Overview (featuring King County Prosecuting Office Hate Crimes Deputy Prosecuting Attorney), which is intended to provide useful information for the community including crime victims, non-profit organizations, community leaders, concerned citizens, law students, attorneys, etc.

We're also celebrating Bruce for Small Business Saturday on November 25 and Museum Store Sunday on November 26!

We're also celebrating Bruce for Small Business Saturday on November 25 and Museum Store Sunday on November 26!

Learn more about postwar Seattle Chinatown as depicted in the pages of John Okada’s 1957 novel “No-No Boy” through the memories and research of family historian Shox Tokita, former Seattle City Councilmember Delores Sibonga, and author Dr. Marie Rose Wong. This event is on Sunday, November 19, at 2 PM at the Central Library.

Join friends near and far as you compete for prizes on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island themed trivia. Play from home via Zoom and Crowdpurr.

November features two Story Times! Join us on Nov. 16 at 11AM for a story tied to the current Tricksters Exhibit (through Dec. 31). Roger Fernandes, Storyteller and Artist of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, shares his trickster story in time for Native American Heritage Day (Nov. 24). Catch this Story Time on Facebook and the Wing Luke Museum Tateuchi Story Theatre webpage.

Viet Thanh Nguyen rewinds the film of his own life in A Man of Two Faces. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer, Nguyen expands the genre of personal memoir by acknowledging larger stories of refugeehood, colonization, and ideas about Vietnam and America

Join us for an engaging and educational afternoon with a special small ensemble performance by members of the Seattle Chinese Orchestra! This event is on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 2-4pm, with the performance at 2:30pm and a Q&A with the musicians to follow the performance.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

Wing Luke Museum welcomes back Dr. Douglas Lee to the PNW. His latest talk is based on his new book series, The Gum-Shaan Chronicles, The Early History of Cantonese-Chinese America.

Story Time will feature the book “In My Mosque” by M.O. Yuksel and illustrator Hatem Aly. Step into the welcoming and warm traditions that found in every mosque - told through a community’s and a child’s perspective. Posted on Nov. 2 at 11AM to Facebook and the Wing Luke Museum Tateuchi Story Theatre webpage.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Crosby Kemper explores history and culture in Seattle with Joël Tan, Beth Takekawa, Lawrence Matsuda, former Washington governor Gary Locke, and Bettie Luke, the youngest sister of Wing Luke. 

Third Place Books welcomes author and illustrator Josh Tuininga to their Lake Forest Park store! Tuininga will be discussing his new graphic novel, We Are Not Strangers, an evocative and beautifully illustrated work of historical fiction.

Join us for performances, discussions and giveaways! In partnership with the 5th Avenue Theatre, this special event is an opportunity for community members who have seen or plan to see the show, Cambodian Rock Band, (now at ACT Theatre through Nov. 5) to discuss with selected cast members the power the production has had within the Cambodian American community.

This program is from 6-8pm on Monday, October 23 at the Wing Luke Museum.