2026Saturday, February 7, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM2026 Lunar New Year Parade and Festival
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA
Celebrating heritage,
shaping the future
The Asian American Museum at Great Park is building a cultural home for stories, history, and community.
Our PurposeIntegrity
Integrity
& Honor
To preserve the integrity of our cultural past while honoring the voices of those who shaped it.
Our MissionEmpower
Empower
Stories
To provide a vibrant cultural home that celebrates Asian American heritage and empowers future generations.
Our VisionInclusive
Inclusive
Future
To be a premier cultural landmark that fosters inclusivity, understanding, and shared pride.
Innovative CultureA unique
A unique
innovative
cultural and
history museum
The Asian American Museum celebrates and shares the diverse stories of Asian American communities. Through dynamic exhibits, experiential and artistic programming, the museum fosters multiethnic cultural pride, educates the public, and inspires all generations to promote inclusivity and understanding.
A Museum in MotionTelling Stories
Telling Stories
& Shaping the Future
AAMGP will pilot and expand its work through four key pillars. The Rooted in Flavor pillar will serve as an innovative bridge, connecting and amplifying programs, exhibitions, and performances.
01Arts and Culture
Exhibitions of artifacts, documents, performances, and artist collaborations that showcase creativity across Asian American communities.
02History
Archival research, oral history projects, and rotating exhibits that highlight the depth and diversity of Asian American heritage.
03Education
School based programs, docent tours, and student driven initiatives guided by an Education Committee.
04Rooted in Flavor
A cultural learning experience that explores Asian American history, identity, and community through food.
Learn MoreIrvine Cultural Hub“A LANDMARK OF
“A LANDMARK OF
PRIDE & BELONGING”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Community Festival
2025December 10, 2025 - March 31, 2026
OngoingColor, Culture, Continuum – An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show
South Coast Plaza (May 2026) and Bowers Museum (June 2026)
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Your generous support helps us preserve and share Asian American heritage, educate future generations, and build a more inclusive future.
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Asian American Museum at Great Park Challenges Photographers to Capture Images of Asian American Life in Southern California
IRVINE, California, January 13, 2026 – The Asian American Museum at Great Park of Irvine, California - https://asianamericanmuseumoc.org - is challenging photographers to capture images of Asian American life in Southern California for its juried photo art contest. Now in development, the new Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage and diverse stories of Asian American communities and beyond.
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Thousands Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at the Inaugural Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in the Great Park
IRVINE, California, Feb. 12, 2026 – On Saturday, Feb. 7, an energetic crowd of more than 9,000 children, teens and adults was drawn to the Great Park in Irvine to celebrate the Year of the Horse at the inaugural 2026 Lunar New Year Parade and Festival.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Style at the Inaugural Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in the Great Park in Irvine, Feb, 7
IRVINE, California, Feb. 5, 2026 – Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Horse! The inaugural 2026 Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in the Great Park is set for Saturday, February 7.
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