Chinese American Museum of Chicago — Attraction in Chicago

The Chinese American Museum of Chicago offers many exhibits or pieces that seem to be innately linked to the ideas of growing up in a multiculturel area. The joint depiction of items from the mainland as well as different circumstances and their respective adaptations have been highlighted throughout the museum with an emphasis on how people maintained their Chinese heritage in a land that often suffers from xenophobia. Having never been to such an exhibit before I was particularly intrigued at seeing how the melange of cultures is represented in contemporary art . The preservation of different menus from Chinese owned restaurants stood out to me as something first extremely Americanised in an attempt to fit in and its transition to something more representative of the ChineseAmerican and their joint cultures. I would highly recommend to someone with an interest in history and the anecdotal experiences of those facing hardship. The mural outside (as attached) the museum is also very pretty and worth...

The welcoming staff are attentive in a way only a smaller venue generally provides. Tucked just off the main strip in Chinatown, Covid has hit them hard and visiting this gorgeous, brilliantly designed set of exhibits and priceless, to me, objects of art,tell a story of immigration and survival in an often hostile environment. The film experience is stunning, and there are no crowds, so one can spend as much time in wonder as they wish. I always give reviews that seem glowing, because I prefer to advocate the best of this Mecca of diversity and glorious, mid-west friendly people in Chicago. I am not a Pollyanna about these matters, drove cab here through twelve years of university out of love for the 99% of people who were seemed to understand the Golden Rule, which navigates one well here, for the most part. So please show your support for this museum. The original location and most of their collection burned down years ago, though their recovery...

First, you don't need to buy a ticket to get in the museum, but a donation is suggested. $8 per adult. The Chinese American Museum is full of very interesting stories and the cultural background for what was and still is life for Chinese Americans.

As far as I can tell the expositions change throughout the year, but few remain constant, mostly those narrating the store being Chinatown and its founders.

Personally speaking, my favorite section of the museum was the second floor, which explores the life and hardships of Chinese Americans who served in WWII. Their hardships during the war are pretty unique, and their struggles to get recognized for their service post WWII are mesmerizing and inspiring.

Aside from that, you will also find a wide variety of Chinese culture expositions, which is always nice to have and learn about, especially if you're not very familiar with their traditions and lifestyle.

Definitely...