“Looking for Mr. Li Runguang’s Family”
“A friendship from one hundred years ago, lives on in this photo, foretells Destiny and brings History full-circle! How exciting for the Castor family to re-connect with the Chinese American people!”
Museum Held a celebration for traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn
On Sunday, American Chinese Museum held a celebration for traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn (Moon) festival, which includes traditional Chinese music instrument playing, Chinese dancing, drawing moon and writing Chinese calligraphy of moon poems. About 300 people attended the celebration and below are some of the photos taken throughout the event.
American Chinese Museum held two Movie Nights.
On August 19 and August 26, the American Chinese Museum held two Movie Nights. “Kung Fu Panda 3” and “Heaven’s Beat” were shown to the community in the museum’s backyard.
American Chinese Museum holds a multi-ethnic independence day celebration
The Chinese Museum of America celebrated Independence Day on July 4th with a flag-raising ceremony, BBQ parties, and other activities.
Famous Calligrapher, Mr. Huang Guo-neng, Invited to Visit Museum
On Jun 27, Mr. Huang was invited by the curator of the “American Chinese Museum,” Steven Zhu to visit the Museum and participate in a calligraphy exchange.
Museum House Designer’s Descendant Visits Museum
On Monday, Richard Castor, a great grandson of the Castor house’s designer and original owner, visited the American Chinese Museum and told stories about his family and their relationship with the house.
American Chinese Museum Celebrates “Duanwu” Dragon Boat Festival with Community
On June 5th, the American Chinese Museum in Philadelphia celebrated “Duan Wu Festival”, which is well known as Dragon Boat Festival, with the local community. Many Chinese artists and Chinese cultural ambassadors performed during the events and interacted with the visitors.
American Chinese Museum holds Chinese and Western Culture and Art Forum
On May 1st, the American Chinese Museum held a Chinese and Western Culture and Art Forum in the museum as part of its “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month” celebration. Participating speakers delivered valuable speeches on a wide range of art topics.
The American Chinese Museum Celebrates “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month”
On May 1st, the American Chinese Museum kicks off the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration with a series of events, including the Chinese and Western culture and art forums, art auctions, and the 2022 Spring Joint Exhibition of Chinese and Western Culture and Art.
Museum displays historical plaque
On April 7th, American Chinese Museum was authorized to display a Philadelphia Historical Commission Historical Plaque on the property at 7345 and 7347 Oxford Avenue.