Dive into the rich and poignant history of Chinese Americans at this intimate, Maya Lin-designed museum, where engaging exhibits bring stories to life.
"On the fringes of NYC's Chinatown, this intimate museum is housed in a modern, Maya Lin-designed space on Centre Street. The collection documents the history of Chinese Americans, from the 19th century to the present, and includes more than 65,000 works, from photographs to textiles and clothing. It's a thorough look at an important group of Americans that isn't always at the forefront of national conversation. Museum gallery talks are available every Saturday afternoon and provide an interesting (and free) overview of the Chinese experience in America since the 19th century. There's also a fascinating Chinatown walking tour (on Saturdays as well) for $35." - Andrea Whittle, Charlie Hobbs
"Chinese-American architect Maya Lin designed this small museum that makes a powerful impact. Oral histories, artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays document the Chinese immigrant experience from the 1800s to the present. (You might compare and contrast their stories with those of Europeans and Jews at the nearby Tenement Museum .) MOCA also functions as a community hub for people of Chinese descent across the city. Families stop by for bilingual story time, art workshops, and holiday celebrations."
"The last stop makes a nice conclusion to our tour: the Museum of Chinese in America at 215 Centre St. will fill in more details of Chinatown’s development, and how it was contingent on the repugnant behavior of the American government, which strangled Chinese immigration during much of the 19th and 20th centuries via such legislation as the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)." - Robert Sietsema
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