History
As a National Park Service Affiliated Area and the first Smithsonian affiliate in the Pacific Northwest, the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience offers an authentic perspective on a unique version of the American story. Nationally recognized for our work in creating dynamic, community-driven exhibitions and programs, we put our community at the heart of each exhibition we create. The stories you see and hear within our walls are their authentic experiences and perspectives. From the struggles of early Asian immigrants to accomplished works by national Asian Pacific American artists, their contributions give us a look at what it means to be uniquely American.
Specialties
Explore what it means to survive and thrive in a new culture. Tour the very hotel where countless Asian Pacific immigrants first found a home, a meal and refuge in Seattle. Challenge your perspective on what it means to be, and become, American. Immerse yourself in contemporary Asian Pacific American issues through authentic stories, bold art and community driven exhibits. It's all at The Wing, America's only museum devoted to the Asian Pacific American Experience. In the heart of Seattle's vibrant Chinatown-International District, museum admission includes a guided walk and talk tour throughout the historic East Kong Yick building as well as entry into community galleries, art exhibitions and more. They also offer seasonal food tours of the neighborhood - featuring dumplings, rice, BBQ and noodles - as well as a Bruce Lee's Chinatown tour that includes admission into the popular Bruce Lee exhibit, guided tour of the neighborhood and lunch. The Wing is a Smithsonian Affiliate and an affiliated area of the National Park Service.