San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

Looking to volunteer? We're looking for volunteers! Contact us at [email protected] for volunteer opportunities and docent training programs. #sdchm #volunteeropportunities #chinesehistorymuseum #chineseamerican #education #educationalprograms #sandiego

We are thrilled to announce the installation of a new mural in the Chuang Garden at our Mission building in downtown San Diego! Students from the Canyon Crest have been at work on this project since Spring 2024. It's great to see the mural in place--congrats to the team from Canyon Crest! #SDCHM #HistoricalMural #SanDiegoBay #ChineseSailboat

The museum will be closed on Fridays during the month of March to focus on internal projects. We're open every Saturday and Sunday during the month ahead. Please visit us this Second Sunday, when we're open for free to the public! #SDCHM #TemporarilyClosedOnFridays #SecondSunday

During the Balboa Park Chinese New Year Fair, SDCHM docents Vivian and Ginna watch as an officer puts his chopstick skills to the test. How many candies can you move from one bowl to another in 30 seconds? It’s trickier than it looks! #BalboaPark #CNYFair #SDCHM #HOC #ChopstickChallenge

SDCHM Docents, Chia-Hui and Stephanie, engaged Barnard Mandarin Magnet School’s second graders in a fascinating discussion about a funerary altar during their recent field trip. Following tradition, the altar features spirit money, candles, flowers, and oranges as an offering. A hands-on way to explore history and culture! #SDCHM #FieldTrip #BarnardElementary #LivingHistory #chineseculture

SDCHM Docent and Calligraphy professor, Jack, prepares a translation of San Diego City Council President, Joe LaCava's name in Traditional Chinese calligraphy on red paper at a table in the Mission Garden during the 42nd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair. #SDCHM #ChineseCalligraphy #joe.lacava

For this edition of TCCAE&B, filmmaker Susan Zhou will be joined by Li Chin, protagonist of Zhou's 2019 documentary, Going Home. Learn about the powerful story of how Chinese railroad workers' remains were rediscovered in Carlin, Nevada, and the community's efforts to give them a proper burial. #TCCAE&B #GoingHome #SDCHM #SDSUCCC

Join us on Sunday, February 16th, at the Balboa Park Chinese New Year Fair, organized by the House of China. We’re excited to be part of this festive celebration! SDCHM Docent Jack Meng will be demonstrating the art of writing Traditional Chinese characters with brush and ink. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of this timeless tradition along with other fun activities . We hope to see you in the House of Pacific Relations for a day of culture, creativity, and community! #SDCHM #CNY #HOC #HouseofPacificRelations #BalboaPark #Collaboration

We had a great day celebrating the Year of the Snake during the 42nd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair! We look forward to another wonderful day today! Hope you can stop by--festivities continue from 10 to 5. #SDCHM #SDCNYFair #CCBA #CalCoastCU #CNY

We hope to see you this weekend - Saturday, February 8th, and Sunday, February 9th, for the 42nd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair! Thanks to a generous sponsorship from California Coast Credit Union, admission to SDCHM will be free from 10 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy a day filled with cultural activities, including Chinese calligraphy demonstrations, a rummage sale, craft activities, and live traditional music in our beautiful garden. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of culture and community! #SDChineseNewYearFair #YearOfTheSnake #SDCHM #DowntownSD #calcoastcu