Wing Luke Asian Museum

Wing Luke Asian Museum


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Wing Luke Asian Museum engages the Asian Pacific American communities and the public in exploring issues related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans. Wing Luke knowing first hand the effects of racial discrimination, Wing was instrumental in Seattle's passing of an Open Housing Ordinance in 1963 with punitive provisions against racial discrimination in the selling or renting of real estate. He fought for civil rights, urban renewal and historic preservation. Wing Luke's plans for the future came to a tragic end in 1965. Returning from a fishing trip to Lake Wannacutt in Okanogan County, a light plane he was riding in crashed. The wreckage was not found for more than three years. Believing that the culture and traditions of Chinese and other Asian immigrants should be preserved and taught, Wing envisioned a place to present the history and important issues of Asian Americans. The Wing Luke Asian Museum was founded to fulfill that vision. Some of the permanent exhibits included in the museum are "One song, many voices, "The Densho project" and "Camp Harmony D-4-44". Some of the special exhibits are Asian and Pacific Islander Adoptees and Women and Violence.

Facilities: Wing Luke Asian Museum provides a museum store.

Reservations: Reservations are accepted for Wing Luke Asian Museum.

Best Time To Visit: Wing Luke Asian Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 4:30pm. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm.

Fees: A admission fee is charged.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Children must be supervised while at the museum.

Directions: To reach Wing Luke Asian Museum from Seattle, take I-5 toward the Dearborn Street exit. From the off-ramp, drive west toward the stadiums, Turn right on Seventh Avenue and drive 3 1/2 blocks. Wing Luke Asian Museum is on the left.

Address

Wing Luke Asian Museum

407 Seventh Ave South

Seattle, Washington 98104

Phone
General: (206) 623-5124
Fax: (206) 623-4559

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