Museum of Chinese in America

Top 2% of attractions in New York City
8/10

9 expert reviews

“The museum doesn't shy away from the more difficult aspects of the immigrant experience.”

– Condé Nast Traveler

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The exhibit galleries, bookstore and visitors lounge, together serving as a national center of information, are chock full of facts about Chinese American life." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"MOCA’s core exhibit traces the development of Chinese communities on these shores from the 1850s to the present through objects, images and video." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"In Chinatown, upstairs in a converted school building. Historical photographs, ephemera like old Chinese restaurant menus." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Beautiful new home designed by Maya Lin."
Where Where
"Artifacts, exhibits, events and archives chronicle the traditions and history of Chinese Americans." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This small New York museum examines Chinese history from its origins right up to its arrival in the city. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Founded in 1980, this museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the Chinese people and their descendants in the United States." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"In the heart of Chinatown, this museum is dedicated to “reclaiming, preserving, and presenting the history and culture of Chinese people in the United States.”" Full review


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