by Museum of Chinese in America
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A Chinatown museum telling the stories of Chinese Americans through objects, photographs and personal histories. Family festival days around Lunar New Year and other holidays bring crafts and performances.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 4 PM |
Closed Mon & Tue
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Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 6–17.
See website for admission
Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM · Wednesday: 11 AM–6 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM · Friday: 11 AM–6 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM. Closed Mon & Tue
215 Centre St, 10013, in Chinatown, Manhattan.
Yes. Museum of Chinese in America is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Museum of Chinese in America: mocanyc.org, or call (212) 619-4785.
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