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January 2025 by hello kittie kong
Beautifully curated and cared for. The exhibits are thoughtful and relevant to the local community. Library and shop also highlight the people in the area. Highly recommend for every history and art enthusiast!
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November 2024 by Silver Penguin
fun experience but dont remember the part of chinese history where a tweaker runs in and steals my clothes
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October 2024 by Oliver Filler
Wonderful museum, brilliantly curated. Staff were friendly and informative and the gift shop has some lovely items.
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October 2024 by Sunya C
Beautiful museum preserving and highlighting Chinese American history. Very meaningful.
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October 2024 by David Man
This museum was awesome! Not very big, but its exhibits were very informative and impactful. I left having learned about Chinese in Portland history and excited to learn even more. A volunteer tour guide was available to walk a few of us through the exhibits. A very welcoming staff. I suggest reserving at least an hour for your visit, to not feel rushed. Pictures inside the museum permanent exhibit is not allowed. Much like the rest of old town, there are some homeless in the area, but don't let that deter you! After your visit, enjoy a coffee across the street at Society Cafe.
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September 2024 by Blue Young
Fantastic museum highlighting the rich history of Chinese culture in Portland. Permanent collection is well displayed and gives a perspective of Portland too-often overlooked. There has been a ton of recent shows featuring contemporary artists as well as some that otherwise would have been lost to history. The neighborhood can be “lively” so be aware, but don’t let that keep you from this cultural gem!
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September 2024 by Jordan Newport
It's a really well done museum! The Bong Wai Chen special exhibit was also good.
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June 2024 by Morgan
The amount of research on display here is amazing, and it's really obvious how much the curators and volunteers care about the preservation of this part of Portland's history. The vignettes are especially cool! Budget at least an hour for a visit.
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June 2024 by PH S
Great job curating and displaying a really important part of Portland history. There is a great exhibit by the artist Bong Wai Chen. The staff are great and welcoming to the public, letting people know the important forgotten history
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May 2024 by Kethnie Moreau
10/10
This museum is comparable
To one I have seen in big cities. Amazing!!!
A lot of people try to wash away history and this is a wonderful museum To learn more about the life of Chinese American and how the laws and the exclusion laws affected them.
Grateful for this museum to give me perspective in the local history.
Only $8 entrance fee. And if you’re a student you get a discount
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January 2024 by Howard Yan
Excellent little museum. The guided tour was charming and the docent had personal acquaintance with family members of some of the individuals featured. He was able to give us the what became of their families that the exhibit didn't share.
Authentic artifacts from earlier Chinese American businesses and a fascinating look into the lives of some of the first American Born Chinese.
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September 2023 by Brian Princer
Small but very well done
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July 2023 by Daniela Rojas
A must stop location if you are looking for a cultural experience!
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June 2023 by It's Christabel
Loved this experience! I had very little knowledge of the Chinese history in Oregon (and the larger Pacific NW region) so this is very educational and informative. Really loved the Bue Kee exhibit as well. $8 entry fee, self-guided and a general overview from the attendant (who was really sweet and gave me food recommendations!). Overall, great experience and would highly recommend especially during AAPI Heritage Month.
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June 2023 by G W
Very interesting place to learn about Chinese culture in Portland.
