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Museum of Chinese in America preserves and presents the history, heritage, culture and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the U.S.

215 Centre St, New York, NY
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Joined October 2009
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  1. 4 hours ago

    Tuesday, 12/4 at 6:30pm: Alexandra Chang, Curator of Special Projects and Director of Global Arts Programs at stops by for an installment of 's . This event is not to be missed! Purchase tickets here

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  2. Nov 29

    Maya, thank you for continuing to be our inspiration. Make sure to visit Maya’s exhibition before it closes on January 20, 2019.

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  3. Nov 29

    We love Maya Lin’s newest installation, “Maya Lin: A River Is a Drawing,” at the Hudson River Museum! From designing our museum to being a long-time supporter of our work, Maya continues to be a driving force in how we tell the untold stories in the making of America.

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  4. Nov 27

    We believe a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and that the world can change with a single act of giving. This , from 9am EST to 9pm EST, support us by RT 's video. Mention with the hashtag and they'll donate $10.

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  5. Nov 26

    As a small cultural institution with big dreams, we believe in the power of giving and receiving gifts of all sizes. This holiday season, we are tremendously grateful for those who find…

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  6. Nov 20

    For additional pictures, videos, and information from the evening, visit:

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  7. Nov 20

    And a huge thank-you to everyone who came out last Thursday to celebrate, toast, and dance the night away with us at our annual gala! With your support, we can continue our work in redefining the American narrative and celebrating and sharing the stories of Chinese in America.

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  8. Nov 20

    What a night! Here are some memorable moments from our 2018 Legacy Awards Gala - and as the night’s MCs, receiving award from NYC Chinatown student Alice Wong, Thomas Ahn honored by Maya Lin, and speech by philanthropist Nancy Lee!

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  9. Nov 19

    To learn more about the amazing story of General Wen and how we can model his legacy, check out this article:

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  10. Nov 19

    At our 2018 Legacy Awards Gala, we were proud to present the Generational Legacy Award to the family of General Wen in memory and celebration of his achievement of building U.S.-China relations.

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  11. Nov 19

    More than a century ago, Lieutenant General Ying Hsing Wen was the first Asian to graduate from West Point in 1909. He would go on to become a prominent general in the Chinese army and an invaluable source of unity in forging U.S.-China relations during a tense time in history.

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  12. Nov 18

    She also performed the song at the gala that night - enjoy a short clip of her performance!

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  13. Nov 18

    At our 2018 Legacy Awards Gala, we honored , the voice behind the Mandarin version of Coldplay’s “Yellow” from this year’s hit movie, , with our Breakout Artist of the Year Award presented by recent Theater Hall of Fame inductee !

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  14. Nov 11

    To learn more about Lee and hear the other unheard stories of America, visit our collections online and in person:

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  15. Nov 11

    Hazel Ying Lee tragically lost her life in the life of duty at the age of 33; however, she remains a trailblazer of Chinese American history and an American hero. To Hazel Ying Lee and all veterans, thank you for your service.

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  16. Nov 11

    A pioneer in women’s aviation in both the United States and China, Lee was one of two Asian American members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), an elite group of female pilots who flew fighter planes for the United States during World War II.

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  17. Nov 11

    Born in Portland, Oregon, Hazel Ying Lee earned a pilot’s license in October 1932 at the age of 20 and became the first Chinese American female pilot to fly for the United States military. At the time, less than one percent of pilots in the U.S. were female.

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  18. Nov 11

    At MOCA, we are dedicated to telling the untold stories of Chinese in America. This Veterans Day, we honor all Chinese American veterans who have served our country, brave individuals like Hazel Ying Lee.

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  19. Nov 9

    We had so much fun last Saturday with author Michele Wong McSween! We’ve still got a few copies of "My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li" at the Shop. Come by quick to snag your copy!

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  20. Nov 5

    In remembrance of Charles B. Wang, MOCA will be open and free to the public today Monday, November 5, 2018 from 11am - 8pm. Panel event will feature notable friends and representatives from a variety of communities where Charles B. Wang served and supported.

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