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Upcoming Events

  • 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    Jun 16, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm. English and Mandarin(Chinese) tours are both available. The tour will start at 6 pm on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and Please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizer
  • Book Talk on "Common Wood Furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties" by Qigu Jiang .
    Sep 17, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    This book fills a significant gap in the study of traditional Chinese furniture, as it focuses on the ancient and widely popular white wood furniture that has been largely neglected in previous research monographs.

Past Events

  • Free Museum Tour for Children
    May 27, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Field Tour Program is designed for children of all ages to have a journey through the rich and diverse cultures of Asia. The program runs Sat from 2 to 3pm, and it is free for children .
  • Lecture: Discovering the Art of Japan: A Guide to Understanding and Collecting Japanese Art
    May 20, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Are you fascinated by Japanese art but need help figuring out where to start your collection? Join us for an exclusive lecture on Japanese art collecting, presented by a renowned expert who will guide you through the fundamentals of Japanese art collecting and help you build your collection.
  • 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    May 19, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm. English and Mandarin(Chinese) tours are both available. The tour will start at 6 pm on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and Please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizer
  • Workshop: Introduction to Needle Lace-making
    May 14, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    In this workshop you will follow Artist Qinnan(rivers) Zhu make your own lace ornament using traditional Chinese methods. All materials will be provided. The fee is $15, Members $10.
  • 讲座:如何开启您的中国传统艺术品收藏(普通话)
    May 13, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    本次讲座将介绍中国传统艺术品的收藏,并为那些对收藏中国传统艺术感兴趣的人提供有价值的见解。
  • Lecture: Introduction to Understanding and Collecting Traditional Chinese Art
    May 13, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    This Lecture will introduce the world of Chinese art and provide valuable insight for those interested in collecting Chinese heritage art.
  • Workshop: Introduction to the making of Neolithic Period  ceramic ware
    May 07, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Using the work of the Neolithic pottery in the collection as a starting point and following the instruction from the ceramic artist, learn ceramic-making skills and gain an insight into the world of Ancient Ceramics. For this workshop, you are making your artwork.
  • Workshop: Chinese Calligraphy
    May 06, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Chinese calligraphy is one of the oldest and most respected art forms in China, with a history that stretches back more than 3,000 years. It is the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush and ink on paper or silk, and it has been used throughout Chinese history for a variety of purposes.
  • 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    Apr 21, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm. English and Mandarin(Chinese) tours are both available. The tour will start at 6 pm on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and Please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizer
  • Public Museum Field Tour (Sunday at 2 pm)
    Apr 16, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Field Tour Program is designed for children of all ages to have a journey through the rich and diverse cultures of Asia. The program runs Sunday from 2 to 3pm, and it is free for children .
  • Chinese Traditional Blue and White Dragon Painting Workshop
    Apr 15, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Chinese Traditional Painting Workshop at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art will explore the rich tradition of Chinese painting and learn how to create your masterpiece in this ancient art form.
  • Drop-In Sketching
    Sat, Apr 08
    Chicago
    Apr 08, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Immerse yourself in the captivating arts of Asia with a unique opportunity to sketch in our galleries. Our extensive collection spans five millennia, providing a wealth of inspiration and discovery for artists of all levels. All materials will be provided.
  • Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
    Mar 25, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Chinese calligraphy is one of the oldest and most respected art forms in China, with a history that stretches back more than 3,000 years. It is the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush and ink on paper or silk, and it has been used throughout Chinese history for a variety of purposes.
  • 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    Mar 17, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm. English and Mandarin(Chinese) tours are both available. The tour will start at 6 pm on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and Please be sure to arrive on time.
  • Public Museum Field Tour (Sunday at 2 pm)
    Mar 05, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chicago, 3550 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Field Tour Program is designed for children of all ages to have a journey through the rich and diverse cultures of Asia. The program runs Sunday from 2 to 3pm, and it is free with museum admission.
  • Chinese Traditional Peony Painting Workshop (2 pm - 3 pm)
    Feb 25, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Chinese Traditional Painting Workshop at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art will explore the rich tradition of Chinese painting and learn how to create your masterpiece in this ancient art form.
  • 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    Feb 17, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm. English and Mandarin(Chinese) tours are both available. All tours depart from the reception desk, and Please be sure to arrive on time.
  • Celebrate Lunar New Year in Calligraphy (2 pm - 3 pm)
    Jan 21, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    It is the tradition for people to post calligraphy characters written on red paper with new year’s wishes on walls, windows, and doors for celebration. We invite you to join us to make your own calligraphy artwork at the museum.

It’s been a long journey, we are finally reopening since closing in March 2020 due to COVID. We have added many new exquisite and unique works of art, Ming and Qing Imperial Porcelains, 17th Century JICHIMU “Chicken Wing Wood” 4-Poster Bed, 13th Century Korean Gilt Bronze KSITIGARBHA Buddha and a collection of Contemporary Netsuke, including works by Michael Birch, Guy Shaw and Masatoshi. Please click on the video to see our new look. We are open four days a week.

 

Our new location: 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, Illinois 60609 (Parking Available)

Re - opening at October 22nd, 2022

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