AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH
Wing Luke Museum celebrates the heritage, history, and stories of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders all year. Explore what’s happening at Wing Luke Museum in the month of May
CELEBRATE WITH US!
At Wing Luke Museum, we celebrate and strive to uplift the many ways that members of AANHPI communities across the nation have individually and collectively contributed to American history and culture. In the month of May, find a list of various Seattle-area events and happenings during AANHPI month.
WING LUKE MUSEUM WILL NOW BE OPEN MONDAYS!
Starting Monday May 8th, Wing Luke Museum will now be open on Mondays. Wing Luke Museum will be open 6 days a week, Wednesdays through Mondays, closed on Tuesdays and federally observed holidays.
QUESTIONS?
TOURS AT WING LUKE MUSEUM
Wing Luke Museum offers both drop-in public tours and private tours! Private tours are great opportunities for organizations looking for historically rich and culturally relevant experiences and discussions with experts in Seattle’s AANHPI history. Private tours can be personalized for each audience by our expert education guides.
To schedule a private tour, visit our museum tours page, browse our selection of existing tours, and fill out a form at the bottom of the page.
EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM
REORIENT CLOSING EVENT
Sunday, May 7, Free
Featuring a speaking panel, meet and greets, and workshops, learn more about this special exhibit event
SPRING MARKET
Saturday, May 27, Free
Connect with small businesses and artists in our Community Hall and browse locally crafted and designed selections.
REDLINING HERITAGE TRAIL TOURS
Saturdays in May, Ticketed
Learn about housing exclusion in Seattle’s historic Black and Brown communities on these special walking tours
CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
LEARN ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Featuring a speaking panel, meet and greets, and workshops, learn more about this special exhibit event
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Connect with small businesses and artists in our Community Hall and browse locally crafted and designed selections.
WALKING TOURS
Saturdays in May, Ticketed
Learn about housing exclusion in Seattle’s historic Black and Brown communities on these special walking tours
COMMUNITY EVENTS
ONLINE STORY TIME
Thursday, May 4
For families of all ages, listen to author Annie Cheng read her book Nurse Ube Rides a Pedicab on YouTube!
SEATTLE MARINERS AANHPI NIGHT
Tuesday, May 23
With this special offer, $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the Wing Luke Museum. Plus, you can pick up a limited-edition Mariners-themed AANHPI T-shirt.
API SEATTLE CENTER FESTAL
Saturday, May 6
Visit Seattle Center for food, music, vendors, performances, and a cultural display of nations.
OCA FILM SCREENING
Saturday, May 20
Join OCA Greater Seattle at Wing Luke Museum for a special film screening
SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC AANHPI MONTH SPOTLIGHT MATCHES
May 7, 17, 27, 31
These matches promote and support local AANHPI-owned small businesses & amplify the voices of historical and cultural experts.
PRIDE ASIA FEST
Sunday, May 28
Pride ASIA's mission is to celebrate, empower and nurture the multi-cultural diversity of the LGBTQ communities through the Asian Pacific Islander lens.
10,000 THINGS
Podcast: Listen Online
A new podcast from Seattle’s Civic Poet Shin Yu Pai and KUOW. “Ten Thousand Things” focuses on ordinary objects that tell extraordinary stories of Asian Americans living in the pacific northwest.
SPRING MARKET AT WING LUKE MUSEUM
SATURDAY, MAY 27
At the first-ever Spring Market at the museum, connect with small businesses and artists in our Community Hall and browse locally crafted and designed selections. This event is free and open to the public!
DONATE
Your support of the Wing Luke Museum goes beyond a one-time donation but reaches the community here in the Chinatown-International District! Find out ways to support!
DONATE MONTHLY
Monthly donors support the museum with the security of a steady, reliable stream of support.
EMPLOYER MATCH
Matching gifts are an easy way to double, maybe even triple, your donation through your employer.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Wing Luke Museum is grateful to the invaluable partnership of our corporate sponsors and institutional funders.
INVEST IN DIVERSE VOICES
Investing in and uplifting diverse voices ensures that all stories are valued and celebrated. If you're looking for ways to support community organizations and programs during AANHPI Heritage Month, consider donating to Wing Luke Museum during this year's GiveBIG campaign!
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MARKETPLACE
The Marketplace at Wing Luke Museum aims to celebrate artists, small businesses from the diaspora. Find bilingual books for children, amazing goods from AANHPI makers, and recommendations from our expert staff.