View our previous exhibits here:
On the Wings of the Phoenix:
Dr. Feng Shan Ho & the Rescue of the Austrian Jews
Exhibition extended through July 31, 2012
In conjunction with the Israel China Cultural Festival
Presented by the Consulate of Israel in San Francisco
As part of the Israel China Cultural Festival, the CHSA Museum … Read More »
In the early 1960s, restaurateur Johnny Kan commissioned a series of water color paintings by artist Jake Lee. For many years, these stunning paintings hung in the private Gum Shan (“Gold Mountain”) dining room of the landmark Kan’s Restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
Each Jake Lee painting showcases specific aspects … Read More »
Opening April 12, 2012
In the Year of the Dragon, 2012, the Chinese Historical Society of America will revitalize its museum, giving its history exhibits an infusion of art. CHSA has reached out to its artistic community to create works that interpret and respond to the themes of its history … Read More »
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the modern republic of China, CHSA presents the exhibition Sun Yat-sen: An American Legacy. The exhibition tells the story of the “father of modern China” Dr. Sun Yat-sen and his travels in America as he rallied support to the cause of a … Read More »
For half a century, San Francisco has been captivated by the grace, glamour, and exuberance of the Miss Chinatown pageant. In the pageant tradition, contestants, family, and friends serve as ambassadors of Chinese American heritage and culture, drawing attention to San Francisco Chinatown and other … Read More »
