EXHIBITS

Experience the visual enrichment of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history, culture, and art. Wing Luke Museum is honored to steward community-developed and community-based exhibitions.

Lost & Found: Searching for Home

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

Lost & Found: Searching for Home explores the diverse journeys of AANHPI artists seeking connection with their cultural homelands to traverse the relationship between place and belonging.

Side By Side: Nihonmachi Scenes

AUGUST 16, 2024 - MAY 11, 2025

In this exhibit, the works of three Issei artists, who once flourished in the pre-WWII Nihonmachi, or Japantown--but fell into obscurity in the American post-war years, will be exhibited together, celebrating their life stories and artistic achievements.

We Can Be Heroes: Voting & Beyond
JUNE 14, 2023 - JANUARY 20, 2025

An exhibit exploring the ways Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have led and have been changed by community movements.

Hello Auntie, Hello Uncle: Conversations with Our Elders
APRIL 5, 2024 - FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Community stories about the lives, achievements, and wisdom of community Elders and how communities can and do shape a more supportive world for growing older.

NEW YEARS ALL YEAR ROUND

JANUARY 26, 2024 - DECEMBER 29, 2024

An exhibit for young visitors about the many cultural celebrations from immigrant communities who settled in the Pacific Northwest.

PORTRAITS OF PLACES

APRIL 13, 2024 - DECEMBER 2024

YouthCAN students explore the Chinatown-International District to create multi-media portraits of their favorite places and businesses in the neighborhood.

Our permanent exhibits at Wing Luke Museum tell the story of diaspora and community triumph. The themes explored within these galleries are evolving and dynamic, as are the people represented within.

PERMANENT & ONGOING EXHIBITS

BE WATER, MY FRIEND: THE TEACHINGS OF BRUCE LEE

ONGOING

Do you ever wonder how Bruce Lee developed the philosophy behind his most iconic quote?

This incredible interactive exhibit invites viewers to step into the mind, body, and spirit of Bruce Lee to see how his unquenchable pursuit of knowledge informed his philosophy and life.

CAMBODIAN CULTURAL MUSEUM

ONGOING

This collection of photographs and artwork testifies honors the rich, enduring culture of the Cambodian people.

HOMETOWN DESI

ONGOING

Hometown Desi explores the traditions and values people have brought from South Asia, how those traditions have evolved in the U.S.

I AM FILIPINO

ONGOING

Through personal stories and photographs, experience the many layers of Filipino American history and identity.

HONORING OUR JOURNEY

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

The “heart” of our galleries, this permanent exhibition showcases immigrant and refugee experience of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

WING LUKE AND THE MUSEUM

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

Wing Luke’s legacy continues on today at the Wing Luke Museum and beyond.

EXHIBITS IN THE CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT

The Chinatown-International District tells the story of generations of immigrants, refugees, and a resilient community. Visit our Front Desk to learn more about the neighborhood and these exhibits!

NIHONMACHI ALLEY

PERMANENT EXHIBIT

This public-access exhibit invites you to explore the often unseen community treasures in Japantown: Chiyo’s Garden, Danny Woo Community Garden, and Kobe Terrace.

Located on the north side of Jackson Street between 6th and Maynard Avenue.

CANTON ALLEY

HISTORIC SPACE

On September 14, 2023, this Canton Alley Historic Storefront was subject to a hate crime attack. Community volunteers quickly boarded up the damaged windows and artists Sami and Shea created a mural in January 2024.

Located on the western exterior of Wing Luke Museum between King Street and Weller Street.

2022 WINTER YOUTHCAN MURAL PROJECT

NOW ON VIEW

These two mural art installations are the culminating projects of YouthCan 2022 where students explored historic and current issues the Chinatown-International District.

 OUR PROCESS

The Wing Luke Museum’s exhibits and programs are built upon a community-developed, community-based model. Community members have come together in COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES (CAC) through The Wing Luke Museum for over 20 years.

Our values direct what we do and how we do it. Our values impact every decision and interaction, sometimes in very subtle ways. Our values inspire us to keep going, through even the most challenging periods.

2024 SEASON SPONSORS

PRESENTING SEASON SPONSORS

4Culture of King County
ArtsFund
The Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation
Ford Foundation
Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Kresge Foundation
Satterberg Foundation
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture

SEASON SPONSOR

Arakawa Foundation

LEAD SPONSORS
Seattle Kraken
Washington State Department of Commerce

PRIME SPONSORS

Google
Microsoft Corporation
Pride Foundation

MAJOR SPONSORS

The Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation