The story of the Chinese immigrant experience in the U.S. is wholly different from that of any other ethnic group that came here. Arguably, these Chinese-Americans, and the African Americans who came here as slaves, had it worst, and the tales of what they endured—thanks to the limited work they were allowed to do and the “Chinese Exclusion Act,” a federal law barring further Chinese immigration (that separated countless families)— give this museum true power. For a preview, take a look at Maya Lin’s video tour of the museum (she’s the museum’s designer and creator of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, D.C.), which is found at www.mocanyc.org/visit.
New York City› Attraction
Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre St
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Neighborhood
Soho
Hours
Tues–Wed and Fri–Sun 11am-6pm; Thurs 11am–9pm
Transportation
Subway: 6, N, R, Q, J, M to Canal St
Phone
212/619-4785
Prices
Admission $12 adults, $8 students and seniors, free on Thurs and for children 12 and under
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Museum of Chinese in America

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215 Centre St New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.