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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles

Chinese American Museum
425 N. Los Angeles St (at Arcadia)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-485-8567
http://www.camla.org/
Located in the red-bricked historic Garnier Building, located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument across from downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station. Just follow the hanging lanterns, south of Olvera Street, to find the museum site.

Tues–Sun: 10a-3p
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

Suggested Admission
Adults $3
Seniors (60+)/Students (with ID) $2.00

Parking in various pay lots and metered street parking around the museum. See the museum's website for details.

Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of Los Angeles’ original Chinatown, the 7,200 square foot Chinese American Museum embodies both a cultural and physical link to the past and a promising point of entry for the city’s multicultural future.

The mission of the Chinese American Museum is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of America’s diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans.

As a visual symbol of new and emerging traditions, CAM is proud to serve as an active-learning institution dedicated to researching, preserving and sharing the stories, experiences and contributions of Chinese Americans in the United States through quality exhibitions, programs, events, publications and workshops.

Self-guided tours are available.

Contact the museum for its latest information.

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