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Chinese American Museum of Chicago

Category: Columbian Exhibition 1893

Chinese Junks from the Transportation Building, WCE

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Models of Chinese ships, currently in the Field Museum, were also exhibited at the World’s Columbian Exhibition in 1893. However,… Read more Chinese Junks from the Transportation Building, WCE

The Political Side of the Fair

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Chinese-Americans in the Midwest saw the World’s Columbian Exposition not only as an extraordinary event but also as an opportunity… Read more The Political Side of the Fair

The Wah Mee Corporation

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All the three managers (and main investors) in the Wah Mee Corporation were American Chinese.  One was a long-time Chicago… Read more The Wah Mee Corporation

The Chinese Theater

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The stage with its actors and music were the most important features of the Exposition from the standpoint of Chicago… Read more The Chinese Theater

The Chinese Cafe

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Newspaper accounts said that the cafe in the Chinese building sold Chinese food.  However, the menu shown here emphasizes American… Read more The Chinese Cafe

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238 West 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-949-1000 Fax: 312-949-1001
office@ccamuseum.org
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 9:30AM-2PM
Thu: Closed
Fri: 9:30AM-2PM
Sat: 10AM-4PM (Winter); 10AM-5PM (Summer)
Sun: 10AM-4PM
Group visits by appointment only.

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Suggested Donation for Admission:
Adults: $8
Students and Seniors: $5
Museum Members: FREE

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© 2005-2023 Chinese American Museum of Chicago -Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center

CAMOC is governed by the Board of Directors of the Chinatown Museum Foundation (CMF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in Chicago, Illinois.

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We are currently open Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 2pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Group visits by appointment only. All individuals in the Museum are required to wear a mask at all times.

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We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, and energetic individual to join our Exhibition team as Curator of Exhibitions! More info click HERE.

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