2026Sunday, August 23, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMTERRACE By Mix Mix - 3333 Bear Street #316, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Celebrating heritage,
shaping the future
The nation's first-of-its-kind Asian American museum is rising at Great Park in Irvine, a cultural home for stories, history, and community.
25M+
Asians in the United States
3M+
Asian Americans across Southern California
33%
of Orange County residents are Asian American
44%
of Irvine residents are Asian American
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.
01Arts & Culture
Exhibitions of artifacts, documents, performances, and artist collaborations that showcase creativity across Asian American communities.
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02History
Archival research, oral history projects, and rotating exhibits that highlight the depth and diversity of Asian American heritage.
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03Education
Docent tours and student driven initiatives guided by an Education Committee.
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04Culinary
A cultural learning experience that explores Asian American history, identity, and community through food.
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A cultural hub for all Asian Americans“A LANDMARK OF
“A LANDMARK OF
PRIDE & BELONGING”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Culinary Experience
2026Sunday, May 31, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMPalette Dim Sum - 3015 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782
Rooted in Flavor - An Exploration of Dim Sum
2026Wednesday, May 20 - Thursday, May 28, 2026
OngoingBowers Museum in the John M. Lee Court
Color, Culture, Continuum – An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show
2026Saturday, February 7, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:30 PMOrange County Great Park, Irvine, CA
2026 Lunar New Year Parade and Festival
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Your generous support helps us preserve and share Asian American heritage, educate future generations, and build a more inclusive future — through the capital campaign and programs already underway.
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Rooted in Flavor Culinary Series to Feature Filipino-inspired Cuisine
IRVINE...The popular Rooted in Flavor Culinary Series presented by the Asian American Museum at Great Park returns Sunday, August 23 from 5 until 8 PM at TERRACE by Mix Mix at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
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ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Asian American Museum at Great Park unveils multi-phase development plan, seeks community, funding support
The museum will feature expansive exhibits preserving local and national Asian American history, along with community-based cultural events.
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Blog
More Than a Museum: Building a Cultural Home at Great Park
Explore how the Asian American Museum at Great Park is creating a vibrant cultural home that preserves stories, celebrates heritage, and fosters meaningful community connections.
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Together, let's celebrate stories, foster understanding, and build a vibrant future.