In the first exhibition of its kind from the Smithsonian, "I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story" celebrates Asian Pacific American history across a multitude of diverse cultures and explores how Asian Pacific Americans have shaped and been shaped by the course of our nation?s history.
Rich with compelling stories and images, the exhibition takes a sweeping look at this history, from the very first Asian immigrants centuries ago to the complex challenges facing Asian Pacific American communities today. "I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story" was created by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition is supported by a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
Along with this award winning Smithsonian traveling exhibit The New Americans Museum presents a special video and short films series curated by Pacific Arts Movement from March 18 through June 2016 (check online calendar for listing).
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
New Americans Museum
2825 Dewey Rd #102
San Diego, CA 92106
Dates and Times:
Ongoing until Sunday, May 29, 2016
Sunday - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.newamericansmuseum.org
Rich with compelling stories and images, the exhibition takes a sweeping look at this history, from the very first Asian immigrants centuries ago to the complex challenges facing Asian Pacific American communities today. "I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story" was created by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition is supported by a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
Along with this award winning Smithsonian traveling exhibit The New Americans Museum presents a special video and short films series curated by Pacific Arts Movement from March 18 through June 2016 (check online calendar for listing).
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
New Americans Museum
2825 Dewey Rd #102
San Diego, CA 92106
Dates and Times:
Ongoing until Sunday, May 29, 2016
Sunday - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.newamericansmuseum.org
