The Wing Luke Asian Museum engages Asian Pacific Americans and the public in exploring issues related to Asian Pacific American history, art and culture.

Description:
The Wing Luke Asian Museum is a nonprofit multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in the historic Chinatown/International District of Seattle and committed to serving as an economic and cultural cornerstone of the community and as a valued and trusted representative of Asian Pacific Americans. We realize our mission through: 1) presenting onsite and touring exhibitions; 2) maintaining and augmenting collections; 3) conducting research; 4) developing education programs, including workshops, school tours and curriculum kits; 5) offering public programs such as lectures, performances, films; 6) and creating innovative publications including video documentaries, books, a music CD and a web site. The Museum has recently completed a $23.2 million capital campaign to rehabilitate the historic East Kong Yick Building in Chinatown/International District as our new home. The new facility represents the culmination of years of community-based work and will house the stories of Asian Pacific Americans throughout the region.

History:
Founded in 1966, the Museum is dedicated to the memory of the region's first Asian Pacific American elected official, Seattle City Councilman Wing Luke. The Museum is locally embraced and nationally lauded and has received regional and national recognition for its work in history research, exhibitions, and publications and for its leadership in creative partnerships in the community museum field. The Museum was selected in 1995 as one of four museums nationally to receive the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum Service for our success in redefining the role of cultural institutions in communities. In 2001, the Museum was the first Pacific Northwest museum to become an official Smithsonian Institute affiliate. The Museum was recently honored with the 2002 Charles Redd Center for Western Studies/Western Museum Association Award for Exhibition Excellence for "If Tired Hands Could Talk," featuring stories of Asian Pacific American women garment workers.

Contact people:

Russel Bareng, Education Manager, (phone), (email) Mary Ann Goto, Development and Marketing Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 623-4559

Address:

719 South King Street Seattle, WA 98104 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.wingluke.org

Directions:

The Wing Luke Asian Museum is located on the corner of 8th and King in Seattle's Chinatown International District. Bus routes 7, 14 and 36 are within 2 blocks of the museum. We are across the street from. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 7/14/36, 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes