The Wing Luke Museum, located in Seattle's Chinatown International district, is a cultural institution dedicated to exploring the rich history and contributions of Asian cultures in the Northwest. With a mission to educate and engage visitors, the museum showcases exhibits and programs that highlight the role of Asian communities in shaping the settlement and development of the region. From stories of immigrant experiences to exhibits on art, history, and social justice, the Wing Luke Museum offers a unique and immersive experience for visitors of all backgrounds. The museum prides itself on being LGBTQ+ friendly and identifies as Asian-owned, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. With its diverse range of exhibits and commitment to education, the Wing Luke Museum is a must-visit destination for those interested in learning more about the cultural heritage of the Northwest.
Reviews
Went in for the Nobody Lives Here exhibit and joined a tour of the old hotel and shop adjacent. Our guide was excellent and did a good job engaging a quiet group and providing some interesting information. The tour felt immersive and is a must for those interested in Washington and Seattle history. The rest of the museum has some really great art and historical pieces showcasing the vast and diverse Asian American experience. My one piece of feedback on the Nobody Lives Here exhibit is that it was a little text heavy, which was hard to take in fully. I really liked the before and after shots of different areas around Seattle showing 'progress' at the expense of marginalized communities and would have loved to see more.
Big fan of the gift shop. It lives up to the information on the site "Our Marketplace is more than a gift shop and bookstore, our store sources from over 100 small businesses as part of our commitment to being a community-based organization. "
Gift shop is at the entrance of the museum so if you don't have time, you can visit here only.
Best place for Seattle souvenirs, support local and things that represent Seattle values. This is a hidden gem ! From cute stickers to pins to chocolate to books to postcards.
We very much enjoyed our trip to the Wing Luke today! The space is beautiful and the exhibits are thoughtful. Overall, our visit was enhanced by the great tour of the historically preserved store and hotel spaces. Would recommend for first time visitors as an introduction to the CID and its history. And to cap it off they have the best museum gift shop!
Very deep, very intricate museum blending art and history. It was an immersive experience to be in a historic building, surrounded by modern art and also historical exhibits. We saw the Guma' Gela' exhibit featuring costume design from the Mariana islands. We also saw the rotating temporary exhibit about the resistance in the Japanese internment camps. Amazing, emotional experience and so impactful. Many rooms to explore
TLDR: 3 floors with lots of stories from all different types of Asian American cultures!
This was a great place to read about the experiences of not just Chinese Americans, but Japanese and Korean, Guam and Filipino, and more! It spanned three floors and had different exhibits for kids, recreations, and exhibits. Very friendly service and awesome exhibits, come
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What an amazing museum. It was great to learn so much about the various Asian communities in Seattle. The history was very interesting and there was a docent that took us on the tour was so knowledgeable. Allow 1-3 hours depending on how much you want to read and if you take the tour.
Some great things here. The Bruce Lee exhibits were really cool. But, all-in-all it just seemed to focus way too much on the oppressive parts of history, rather than the resilience and beauty of humanity which overcomes oppression. There is a lack of balance and I left feeling like human beings are a total loss to the planet, which is a lie. Please add some balance to the bad parts of humanity's history to show the love that humanity has as its true foundation. The best experience I had with this museum was when I left.
Fantastic museum located in the heart of Seattle's Chinatown district that contains many exquisitely crafted exhibits describing many important aspects of Asian American life over the past century. A good mix of both modern and historical. Beautiful architecture and especially love the modern design and modern art pieces. Admission is reasonably priced and not crowded when I went on a Saturday morning.
Went in for the Nobody Lives Here exhibit and joined a tour of the old hotel and shop adjacent. Our guide was excellent and did a good job engaging a quiet group and providing some interesting information. The tour felt immersive and is a must for those interested in Washington and Seattle history. The rest of the museum has some really great art and historical pieces showcasing the vast and diverse Asian American experience. My one piece of feedback on the Nobody Lives Here exhibit is that it was a little text heavy, which was hard to take in fully. I really liked the before and after shots of different areas around Seattle showing 'progress' at the expense of marginalized communities and would have loved to see more.
Big fan of the gift shop. It lives up to the information on the site "Our Marketplace is more than a gift shop and bookstore, our store sources from over 100 small businesses as part of our commitment to being a community-based organization. "
Gift shop is at the entrance of the museum so if you don't have time, you can visit here only.
Best place for Seattle souvenirs, support local and things that represent Seattle values. This is a hidden gem ! From cute stickers to pins to chocolate to books to postcards.
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719 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104, United States
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