Chinese-American Museum of Chicago

The Chinese-American Museum's permanent exhibit, Great Wall to Great Lakes: Chinese Immigration to the Midwest, is temporarily closing on February 12, 2012. We are currently preparing the second floor gallery adjacent to GWGL for the installation of My Chinatown, in collaboration with the Chicago History Museum.

Both exhibits will re-open April 21, 2012. Until then, Chicago Chinatown Centennial is open for visitors during regular Museum hours. Please visit us soon!

The Chinese-American Museum of Chicago will be offering a monthly lecture series in 2012 highlighting the architectural and cultural landmarks of Chinatown. The Saturday afternoon lectures are free of charge.

Where:  Chinese-American Museum of Chicago, Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center
238 W. 23rd Street, Chicago, IL  60616

February 18, 2 p.m. –– Iconic Architecture I: Pui Tak/On Leong Building

March 17, 2:30 p.m. –– Iconic Architecture II: Moy's Association Building/Won Kow Restaurant

The Chinese-American Museum is honored to have as our guest speaker Tim Wittman, architectural historian and historic preservationist. Mr. Wittman teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in the history and theory of modern architecture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and at Columbia College Chicago. He is also a guide for the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and will be the presenter for both the February and March lectures. Please note the later start time in March.

Limited space - reservations are suggested and can be made by calling (312) 949-1000 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Please leave your name, phone number, email address and number of people attending.

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The Chinese-American Museum of Chicago celebrates 100 years of Chicago's Chinatown. A photographic retrospective, this exhibit includes images from all facets of the Chinatown experience over the decades: businesses, families, landmarks, schools, and more. See how one of the country's most vibrant Chinatowns has developed and maintained its importance to Chinese immigrants, their descendants, and the Chicago community as a whole.