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Intimate museum
Family-friendly
Immersive exhibits
Oral histories
Tips
📚"Every time I visit, I'm struck by the resilience and richness of the stories shared here" (Wonderful Museums)
đź’"The American narrative about the Chinese experience has been too often about oppression... this museum provides instead an accessible yet rich tapestry"
🗺️pin your hometown on the world map at the exit
MOCA x NYAFF Film Club: Pushing Hands
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Trace the Chinese American journey from 19th-century railroad workers to contemporary creators through immersive exhibits and 80,000+ artifacts. The recreated general store and "With a Single Step" exhibition bring personal stories to life with photos, poetry, and video interviews.
Intimate museum
Family-friendly
Immersive exhibits
Oral histories
Tips
📚"Every time I visit, I'm struck by the resilience and richness of the stories shared here" (Wonderful Museums)
đź’"The American narrative about the Chinese experience has been too often about oppression... this museum provides instead an accessible yet rich tapestry"
🗺️pin your hometown on the world map at the exit
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