Opening its doors to the public in 1996, the San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum (SDCHM) is one of America’s foremost institutions dedicated to sharing the Chinese American experience, as well as Chinese art and culture. Over the decades since it was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, originally known as the Chinese Historical Society of Greater San Diego and Baja California, the SDCHM has transformed a historic, abandoned building at the heart of what was once San Diego’s Chinatown into a state-of-the-art multi-site museum that plays a critical role in the cultural life of the San Diego community.
Each year, tens of thousands of people participate in Museum events. SDCHM education programs strive to honor and uphold Chinese history, as well as the contributions of Chinese Americans from classrooms all across San Diego County. Monthly lectures and docent-led walking tours delve into the intrigues of China’s past and present, piecing together the multicultural history of the San Diego Asian Pacific Historic District.
Renowned scholars and accomplished artists stop by the Museum to present their latest insights and contributions. Original exhibitions celebrate both the history of San Diego Chinatown and its broader heritage. The Museum continues to unite its surrounding diverse community for Chinese holidays, including the New Year and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, as well as Veterans Day.
Come join us today to experience Chinese art, history, and culture at the heart of downtown San Diego.
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