First conceived in 2017 and in early development since 2018, the museum’s mission is to advance the understanding, knowledge, and appreciation of the Chinese American experience by highlighting the history, culture, spirit, and contributions of Chinese Americans to our nation and beyond. Our core projects are to build and develop the first permanent museum in downtown Washington, DC dedicated to Chinese American topics as well as provide a full complement of exhibitions, programs, events, and online content that go beyond the “bricks and mortar” walls of our physical space.