Outgoing
Museum of Chinese in America 1
History Exhibition
Museum of Chinese in America 2
Museum of Chinese in America 3
Museum of Chinese in America 4
Museum of Chinese in America 5

Museum of Chinese in America

Little Italy

Walk through centuries of Chinese American history told through medicine drawers, wartime letters, and the question "What are you?" MOCA weaves personal stories with national narratives that'll reshape how you think about belonging.

intimate museum
immigration history
family-friendly
reflective atmosphere

Tips

💬"What are you?" — the question that echoes through the hapa exhibition
⏱️plan 30-45 minutes to see it all
🗺️pin your hometown on the exit map

Museum of Chinese in America

215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Upcoming at Museum of Chinese in America

Friday, Jun 12
With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America

With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America

June 12

MOCA's permanent exhibition traces Chinese American history from 1784 to today through personal artifacts, salvaged storefronts, and stories of exclusion and resilience. Mark your hometown on the exit map and join a living constellation of global identities.

Ed Young’s Bright Worlds

Ed Young’s Bright Worlds

June 12

Step into the first U.S. retrospective of Ed Young, the beloved illustrator behind Caldecott winner Lon Po Po. Original artwork, sketchbooks, and personal artifacts trace his journey from war-torn Shanghai to New York City, revealing how his immigrant experience shaped stories that challenged and enchanted generations of young readers.

Saturday, Jun 13
Dragon Boat Family Festival

Dragon Boat Family Festival

June 13 at 2pm

Wrap sticky rice dumplings, learn dragon warrior moves, and race mini boats at this hands-on Chinese cultural festival perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups.