AAPI History Museum

We were honored to welcome Congressman Gabe Amo to the AAPI History Museum. We had a meaningful conversation about the importance of preserving, teaching, and making visible the histories that have too often been left out of public memory.

The timing felt especially meaningful. Rep. Judy Chu has introduced a congressional resolution seeking to recognize the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre, one of the deadliest acts of anti-Chinese violence in U.S. history.

This is why museums like ours matter. AAPI history is American history. It includes stories of labor, migration, exclusion, violence, resilience, and the ongoing work of remembrance.

We are grateful for Congressman Amo’s visit, his thoughtful engagement, and his personal donation in support of our work. We also appreciate Rep. Judy Chu’s leadership in helping bring long-erased AAPI history into public memory.

AAPI Heritage Month is not over — and neither is the work.

We are grateful that GBH’s Under the Radar featured the AAPI History Museum in a thoughtful article and podcast conversation with Callie Crossley and Dr. Jason Chang of the University of Connecticut.

Dr. Chang’s words remind us why this work matters: “A community can disappear in two generations.”

The AAPI History Museum exists to preserve, teach, and share the stories that have too often been overlooked — stories of migration, identity, activism, solidarity, belonging, and hope.

Please read the GBH feature, listen to the podcast, and share it with your network.
https://www.wgbh.org/shows/under-the-radar
https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-05-15/aapi-history-museum-in-providence-highlights-untold-stories-of-asian-americans

Please note our shortened museum hours this week.

The AAPI History Museum will close early at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15, 2026.

We will return to our regular Saturday hours on Saturday, May 16, from 12:00–4:00 PM. We are also excited to welcome our henna artist back to the museum. Henna will be offered to patrons with admission tickets during Saturday museum hours.

SPECIAL MUSEUM HOURS NOTICE

The AAPI History Museum will close early at 2:30 PM on Friday, May 1st. The museum will be closed on Saturday, May 2nd for our AAPI Heritage Month kick-off event at the RWU Sailing Center.

On Friday, our museum will close early so that our volunteers can attend the opening reception of the new exhibit Rhode Island & the Revolution: Liberty, Struggle, Legacy in the Lower-Level Gallery at the Rhode Island State House at 3 PM.

On Saturday, our museum will close for our official RI 250 & AAPI Heritage Month kick-off event at the RWU Sailing Center from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We invite you to join us at this event!

Come explore Grace Lee Boggs’ legacy, her ties to fellow revolutionaries, and how Asian American women leaders continue her impact, while reflecting on Rhode Island’s AAPI communities as part of America with RI 250.

This will be followed by a reception and an interactive flamenco performance.

We will resume regular hours and operations at our Providence location on Tuesday, May 5th.

We will be closing early today at 1:30 p.m. as we prepare for our First Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser tomorrow, April 11th.

The museum will be open tomorrow, April 11th, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., and we would love to welcome you during that time.

In light of our event preparations and to ensure a seamless experience for our guests, we will have limited phone availability. If you have any questions, please call 401-753-8620 and leave a message, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

The stories we tell shape how we understand our past and who we become next.

As Dr. Diego Javier Luis reminds us, representation in history isn’t optional, it’s foundational.

The AAPI History Museum is doing exactly that. Elevating voices that have too often been overlooked and ensuring AAPI experiences are recognized as essential to the American story.

This moment isn’t just about a museum. It’s about shifting narratives, expanding understanding, and creating space for future generations to see themselves reflected with dignity and truth.

As the museum expands nationally, it signals something bigger. A commitment to visibility, education, and cultural impact that reaches far beyond one state.

Read more: https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/aapi-history-museum-selected-for-national-tour-anchors-rhode-islands-2026-cultural-tourism-push-e3f888419afb7fe8d7cd2f7d22c04ac1

Today, we celebrate the voices shaping tomorrow.

At the AAPI History Museum, we believe young people are not just the future, they are already actively shaping how our histories, identities, and communities are understood. Creating space for these voices is at the heart of our mission. It’s how we preserve culture, elevate lived experiences, and ensure AAPI stories are seen, heard, and valued.

We’re proud to announce the winners of our AAPI Youth Art & Writing Competition. After thoughtful deliberation, our judges selected an exceptional group of young writers and artists whose work moved, challenged, and inspired us through its creativity, insight, and emotional depth.

This is why the AAPI History Museum matters. Because when young people are given a platform, they don’t just participate in culture, they shape it.

These are the voices to watch. And more importantly, the voices to listen to.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! 🎂🎈🎉

Today marks one year since the AAPI History Museum first opened its doors and began a powerful journey of learning, reflection, connection, and cultural pride. In just twelve months, this space has grown into a trusted home for storytelling and scholarship, helping ensure that AAPI histories are recognized as an essential part of the American narrative.

We are deeply grateful to every supporter who has walked alongside us during this historic first year.

If you have been considering joining our First Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, now is the moment. Only six tickets remain. Your presence will help us close this milestone year with a full room, a meaningful celebration, and the momentum needed to continue expanding this important work.

This evening is more than an event. It is a shared celebration of community, visibility, and the future we are building together.

❤️With gratitude, Jeannie and the Team at the AAPI History Museum

One year. A historic beginning. A future still unfolding.

The AAPI History Museum was founded with a simple but powerful mission: to preserve, document, and share the stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities that have long been missing from mainstream narratives. In just one year, that mission has grown into a national milestone.

From the launch of the AAPI Mobile Museum to the opening of the country’s first museum dedicated entirely to AAPI history, this inaugural year has been defined by community engagement, education, and powerful storytelling across generations.

As we celebrate this moment, we also look ahead to our First Anniversary Celebration at Brown Faculty Club, where leaders, scholars, and advocates will gather to reflect on the impact of this work and the future of AAPI history in America.

We are honored to welcome:
🟣Christina Paxson, President of Brown University
🟣Bethany Li, Executive Director of Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
🟣Raj Vaswani, civil rights advocate and conversation facilitator
🟣Janet Yang, filmmaker and Brown alum
🟣Dr. Jason Chang, historian at UConn

Read the full blog to learn more about the museum’s groundbreaking first year and the movement that continues to grow.
https://bit.ly/4lhiBpq