LUNAR NEW YEAR FAIR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025
10AM - 3PM
Wing Luke Museum
719 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Lunar New Year Fair! Learn about Lunar New Year celebrations and join an afternoon of
family-friendly activities!
*Early bird Youth and Student ticket discounts available now
WHAT TO EXPECT
FREE OUTDOOR LION DANCE & SPEAKING PROGRAM
10AM
INDOOR CRAFT FAIR
(TIMED TICKETS REQUIRED)
11AM to 3PM
KidPLACE
Lunar New Year Exhibit
On display through JAN 2026
Join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake with a day full of festive art activities for the family, featuring community booths, storytime, and more! Watch our special Lion Dance celebration performed by Mak Fai beginning at 10 AM and check in early or purchase timed tickets for activities indoors. The morning Lion Dance Celebration is free and open to the public!
Join in the fun indoors at your chosen entry time. Meet local artists and enjoy a lesson in calligraphy and Year of the Snake crafts*!
All Museum galleries will be open to explore along with the newest KidPlace exhibit, New Year’s All Year Round: Food, Family, and Fun! Craft activities and prizes reserved for visitors ages 12 and under.
RESERVE A TIME SLOT
To facilitate a positive and relaxed experience for visitors and families, we are implementing a timed ticketing system allowing entry for guests at designated times throughout the day.
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Visitors may sign up for a designated entry time during the day upon registration. This helps reduce lines and wait times for activities.
There are four entry times throughout the day, at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM and 2PM, giving you the flexibility to plan your visit.
There is no time restriction for how long you can enjoy the fair and museum, but Lunar New Year activities close at 3PM.
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You will be able to select a preferred entry time for your party on our event registration page. Time slots are available on a first-come first-served basis.
On the ticketing page, click “Other Times…” to select other time slots.
Look for our “PRE-CHECK” sign on a white tent on King St during the Lion Dance. Show your printed or digital tickets to get your wristbands early and skip the line when the doors open. Timed Ticket Admission is also available at the white tent from 9AM - 11:30AM. Staff and volunteers will check your wristbands upon entry for access to indoor exhibits and activities.
MUSEUM MEMBERS! Your membership discount applies to advance ticket sales.
Click “Sign in” from the ticket page to login to get your automatic discounts.
NOT A MEMBER YET? Members receive free admission to our Lunar New Year Fair, 50% off for family & friends present, and other perks for supporting our mission! Join now for discounts on Lunar New Year Early Bird Tickets.
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EVENT INFORMATION
PRIOR REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Indoor Lunar New Year Fair activities require Tickets. Buy tickets early and receive discounted prices thanks to a generous donation from Lumen Field.
MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED
Masks are no longer required, but masks and sanitizer are available for visitors, and are encouraged to use them. Visitors who are sick are recommended to stay home.
WEATHER CANCELLATION PLAN
In the event of inclement weather the Lion Dance celebration and fair activities will not be rescheduled. Pre-purchased tickets will be honored for General Admission on or before 12/31/2025.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We recommend taking public transportation. The museum is readily accessible via Link Light Rail, First Hill Streetcar, and Metro Bus Routes.
PUBLIC PARKING
The museum does not have on-site parking. There are several paid parking lots in the neighborhood within short walking distance. Learn more
FOOD
Consider choosing one of the many neighborhood restaurants — find a list here! Wristbands allow visitors to re-enter the museum until closing.
EVENT SCHEDULE
10 AM LION DANCE
Outdoor speaking program outside Wing Luke Museum with a lion dance performance by Mak Fai
Free to the public
11 AM - 3 PM LUNAR NEW YEAR FAIR DOORS OPEN (TIMED TICKETING IN EFFECT)
Family fun, arts and crafts, and activities for all ages. Wing Luke Museum galleries will be open until 5 PM
Requires paid admission or Museum Membership
Museum galleries will remain open with General Admission until 5PM
*Early bird Youth and Student ticket discounts available now
FIRST FLOOR
COMMUNITY HALL
11 AM - 3 PM
Visit with Community Organizations
Year of the Snake Crafts*
Activity Passport Prize Table*
*Prizes & Crafts for visitors 12 and under
TATEUCHI STORY THEATRE
11 AM - 3 PM Interactive Educational Programs
MEZZANINE
11 AM - 3 PM Quiet Space
HONORING OUR JOURNEY EXHIBIT
11 - 3 PM Zodiac Animal Scavenger Hunt
LEARNING STUDIO
11:30 AM - 1 PM Calligraphy with Maggie Ho
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Calligraphy with Maggie Ho
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
11 AM - 3 PM New Year Quiet Reading Room
NEW YEAR ALL YEAR ROUND EXHIBIT
New Year’s All Year Round: Food, Family, and Fun
January 18, 2025 through January 2026
Uwajimaya Kidplace Gallery
A brand new exhibit in our KidPLACE Gallery invites you to explore the many different traditions observed by families during the new year. See how different cultures celebrate and come together during this time of year!
LUNAR NEW YEAR SCHOOL & YOUTH TOURS
The holiday comes alive through exploration, storytelling, and the sharing of traditions that we all love. Learn more about the Lunar New Year by joining our Education team on a tour. Book one of our special tours for your class or youth group by emailing our tours department.
Please book your experience with at least 3 weeks advance notice as tour availability fills quickly.
GUIDED GALLERY TOUR
Recommended for grades K-2
Our new exhibit in our KidsPlace Gallery celebrates Food, Family, and Fun in New Years All Year Round.
Did you know that people prepare and eat special foods to celebrate the new year?
Students are invited to hear stories surrounding the meanings and symbolism behind traditional foods and learn about other traditions to welcome good luck for the upcoming year.
NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR
Recommended for grades 3-12
Organize a memorable field trip for your students through Seattle's Chinatown International District to learn more about the celebrations and traditions that take place in our community for this special time of year.
The walking tour is 90 minutes long, with no more than 1-mile walking distance and slight uphill inclines.
A one-hour preset lunch can be included as a part of the experience and takes place at a local restaurant. The lunch menu includes a rice dish, noodle dish, veggie dish, chicken dish, and appetizer. Food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with 1-week advance notice.
VIRTUAL TOURS
Can’t join us in person? We can bring our Lunar New Year celebrations to your classroom through our virtual Lunar New Year tours.
Students learn about the stories and folktales that have inspired traditions and celebrations across communities, virtually explore our New Years All Year Round exhibit and get a peek into the music, dance, and performing arts that help us ring in the new year and learn how to make a snake-themed craft to welcome in the Year of the Snake.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
New volunteers are always welcome to submit an application that includes skills you’re interested in sharing with the community or skills you’d like to learn or exercise in a professional arts organization!
New and current volunteers interested in events should submit an application and specify in their application their preferred shift/event position.
COMMUNITY SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP
Photo by Sam Fu
To make Wing Luke Museum more accessible and to advance equity, Community-Sponsored Memberships are available to those in financial need for one calendar year. Learn about Membership.
Community-Sponsored Membership Applications are open until spots are full.
To apply for a sponsored membership or donate by becoming a Community-level member visit the Museum or call 206-623-5124 EXT 202.
