Chinese American Museum

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The Chinese American Museum is housed in the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in Southern California

The Chinese American Museum is a museum located in Downtown Los Angeles as a part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. It is dedicated to the history and experience of Chinese Americans in the state of California. It presents exhibits of fine art by Chinese American artists as well as historical exhibits.

Planning for the museum began in October 1984, with the grand opening taking place on December 18, 2003.

[edit] External links

• Chinese American Museum official site

[edit] See also

• Museum of Chinese in the Americas

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