Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles

Name: Chinese American Museum
Address: 425 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, 90012-2939, United States
Telephone: +1 213-485-8567

#162 among attractions in Los Angeles

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Chinese American Museum is a museum located in Downtown Los Angeles as a part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. It is dedicated to the history and experience of Chinese Americans in the state of California, the first such museum in Southern California. It presents exhibits of fine art by Chinese American artists as well as historical exhibits. ()

Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 34°3'21"N, 118°14'20"W

Address

425 N Los Angeles StCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles 90012-2939 United States

Contact

+1 213-485-8567

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Day trips

Chinese American Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chinese American Museum open?

Chinese American Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chinese American Museum?

Nearby attractions include Old Plaza Firehouse, Los Angeles (1 min walk), LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles (3 min walk), El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles (3 min walk).

How to get to Chinese American Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chinese American Museum:

Bus

Arcadia Street & Los Angeles Street • Lines: J (2 min walk)
Aliso Street & Los Angeles Street • Lines: J (3 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station • Lines: L (7 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: L (15 min walk)

Metro

Union Station • Lines: B, D (7 min walk)
Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (11 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (7 min walk)