Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, Asian Pacific American museum in Chinatown International District, Seattle, USA.
The Wing Luke Museum is a museum dedicated to Asian and Pacific Islander history and culture in Seattle, located in the Chinatown International District. The collection holds over 18,000 items including artwork, historical photographs, personal documents, and books that tell the stories of roughly 26 different Asian Pacific groups.
The museum was founded in 1967 as the first institution in the United States to focus specifically on Asian Pacific American history. It moved to the East Kong Yick Building in 2008, a historic structure that itself holds deep meaning for these communities.
The museum works closely with different Asian Pacific communities to shape exhibitions that show their stories and points of view. This collaboration is visible in spaces where local groups and residents have had a direct hand in deciding what is displayed.
Plan to spend time exploring the exhibitions and consider joining guided tours of the neighborhood if interested in learning more about the area. Regular programs and activities require advance planning, so it helps to check ahead about what is happening during your visit.
The museum preserves original rooms within the building, including a residence from Canton Alley and offices of a historic association, offering direct glimpses into how residents lived in the past. These kept spaces let visitors experience history firsthand rather than simply reading about it.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +12066235124
Email: visit@wingluke.org
Website: https://wingluke.org
GPS coordinates: 47.59825,-122.32287
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
Seattle stretches between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering a mix of urban architecture, public spaces and natural areas. This route connects more than thirty stops, from the Space Needle and Pike Place Market to less visited sites like the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks or the Wing Luke Museum. The selection includes museums of contemporary and classical art, historic neighborhoods and waterfront parks. Pike Place Market sits downtown and has operated as a public market since 1907. Chihuly Garden and Glass displays the glasswork of local artist Dale Chihuly. The Museum of Pop Culture, designed by Frank Gehry, covers music, film and video games. Olympic Sculpture Park spans nine acres along the waterfront, combining outdoor sculpture with views across the bay. The Seattle Art Museum holds collections from different continents and periods. The Ballard Locks connect salt water to fresh water and include a fish ladder for migrating salmon. Discovery Park covers 534 acres with trails through forest and meadow, plus beach access. Gas Works Park preserves parts of a former coal gasification plant on Lake Union. The Museum of Flight documents aviation history with more than 175 aircraft and spacecraft. Mount Rainier National Park lies about two hours southeast and features the 14,411-foot (4,392-meter) glaciated volcano.
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