The museum will reopen to the public on Friday, May 21. Free, timed-entry passes will be required for entry.
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Museum Reopens May 21
The museum will reopen to the public on Friday, May 21, 2021. We will be open Friday–Tuesday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free, timed-entry passes will be required for entry and are available now.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
See how the museum is marking the heritage month, learn about upcoming programs, and view topical resources.
We Are American and We Stand Together: Asian American Resilience, Belonging, and Justice
Featuring treasures from the National Museum of American History, special guests explore the topic of Asians in America—past, present, & future. May 15, 4 p.m.
The museum has acquired 18 images of the iconic Tejana singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez (1971–1995), and will release a new video highlighting related items in our collection.
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