Shop local at the Marketplace and meet the artist behind Shooley Art’s whimsical and warm illustrations!

Shop local at the Marketplace and meet the artist behind the corgi and Asian food-inspired art of Kela Designs!

Families return to Chinatown-International District for the holidays to enjoy visiting Santa, crafts, and beautiful family photos

On Tuesday, December 10, gather, eat, and learn about the Redlining Heritage Trail, a collection of urban walks that highlight historic and cultural sites within the redlined neighborhoods of Central Seattle. Speakers Doan Diane Hoang Dy, Stephanie Johnson-Toliver and Diane Sugimura, who served as advisors of the Redlining Heritage Trails, will share about their experiences with redlining and how it has impacted African American and Asian American communities. This event is free and open to the public.

Stop in to the Marketplace on Museum Store Sunday to meet the local Native Hawaiian jewelry maker behind Melted Porcelain!

Shop With Purpose this holiday season and visit the Wing Luke Museum Marketplace for Museum Store Sunday and the season’s first pop-up, with local jewelry brand Melted Porcelain from 11am-4pm. First 35 shoppers to spend $35 will receive a free reusable bag!

Kick off holiday shopping by shopping small and local at the Marketplace. First 35 shoppers to spend $35 will receive a free reusable bag!

Get a copy of newly published picture book “Love Is More Than Words” from the Marketplace and get personalized signing with author Jocelyn Chung and illustrator Julia Kuo!

On October 31, filmmaker Jon Osaki will be back to show the trailer of his new film, Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America, that explores the vital role of Ethnic Studies, followed by the film, Not Your Model Minority. This event at Seattle Central College is hosted by Seattle Central College AANIPISI Center and co-sponsored by Seattle JACL, Tsuru for Solidarity and Wing Luke Museum.

On October 30, join filmmaker Jon Osaki for a film showing and panel discussion of Reparations, a film that explores the four-century struggle to seek repair and atonement for slavery in the United States. This event, at Seattle Central College, is hosted by Seattle JACL and co-sponsored by Seattle Central College AANIPISI Center, Tsuru for Solidarity and Wing Luke Museum.

Join us on Saturday, October 26, as we pay tribute to the Filipino pioneers who operated businesses in the CID and highlighting these five sites: CDA Burgos Lodge #10, Filipino Social and Improvement Club, Liberty Barbershop, Little Divisoria, and Manila Cafe. This event will include a presentation by Wing Luke Museum Preservation Consultant Cynthia Mejia-Giudici.

Panelists who lived and worked in the CID will share their stories.

Come together with our vibrant Museum family!

The Member Mixer is a chance to engage in enriching conversations with both members and dedicated staff, and to gain unique insights into the hidden treasures and untold tales of our beloved museum and neighborhood.

Let’s build lasting connections and memories as we learn, laugh, and share in the passion that unites us all.  

We Can Be Heroes Voting Party

Free and open to the public

On October 19, the Wing Luke Museum, Seattle Public Library and the South Seattle Emerald are hosting our We Can Be Heroes Voting Party -- along with visiting artist Aram Han Sifuentes -- and we hope you can join us! (Interpretation will be available in Cantonese, Khmer, and Vietnamese)

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Join Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities from around the state to celebrate our culture, our voice, and our vote. The free program will include a candidate forum among the top two contenders for Governor, keynote speakers, and cultural performances.

Are you excited about the coming election? Or maybe you feel on edge? Either way - join us for an evening of boba, civics trivia, fun, and prizes! Our trivia hostess will be Roldy Ablao. 

• 5:30pm Museum open for a viewing of We Can Be Heroes: Voting and Beyond (2nd floor)

• 6:15pm Boba Ballot Bowl begins in the Community Hall (1st floor)

• 7:30pm Museum closes. 

We Can Be Heroes: Voting and Beyond features artist Aram Han Sifuentes and designer Summer Li.

On August 6, candle-lit lanterns will bring messages of peace and hope in this annual event that honors victims of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and all victims of violence. The gathering at Green Lake will begin at 6pm, with the family program at 7pm, concluding with everyone putting their lanterns in the water around 8pm. Lanterns will be provided and personalized by calligraphers (with Japanese characters and Gurmukhi script). The event will take place just south of the Bathhouse Theater, on Green Lake’s NW shore, at West Green Lake Drive North and Stone Ave North.

An all-ages summer arts & wellness celebration in Seattle’s Chinatown International District (C-ID)

Join us for the 12th Annual AANHPI Primary Election Candidate Forum, featuring Seattle City Council candidates. Engage with the candidates on issues impacting our communities and learn their political visions for the future of our city.

Join us as we pay tribute to the Filipino pioneers who operated businesses in the CID and highlighting these five sites: CDA Burgos Lodge #10, Filipino Social and Improvement Club, Liberty Barbershop, Little Divisoria, and Manila Cafe.

Panelists who lived and worked in the CID will share their stories.

See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum

(CANCELLED) Meet amazing local artists at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Spring Market! The Wing Luke Marketplace features books, gifts, and more from over a 100 small businesses. This is a chance to meet some of the creators in-person.

See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum

"Beginning Wherever You Wish": A Book Talk moderated by Kimi Rutledge.

Writers Carla Crujido, Tessa Hulls, Lucy Tan, and Jane Wong read and share from their recent books. 

Celebrating businesses in Historic Japantown/Nihonmachi with activations and Springtime celebrations!

Join us for a special in-person conversation with Susan Lieu presenting her debut memoir, “The Manicurist’s Daughter” and Kat Lieu of “Modern Asian Kitchen” on Sunday, April 7 from 2-4pm.

A special event celebrating the exhibition opening of Hello Auntie, Hello Uncle: Conversations with our Elders

Support the museum while reconnecting with longtime community members, learning about exciting new developments on the horizon, and reigniting your passion for arts and culture at our annual dinner & auction.

See the exhibit before it leaves Wing Luke Museum