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Upcoming Events

  • Calligraphy Workshop with Yuzhe Cao
    Calligraphy Workshop with Yuzhe Cao
    Calligraphy Workshop with Yuzhe Cao
    Sat, May 04
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art
    May 04, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 04, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    In this workshop, you will learn about the history and ancient techniques of Chinese calligraphy, and have the opportunity to create your own work of art. All materials included.
  • Free Museum Field Tour (All Ages Welcomed)
    Free Museum Field Tour (All Ages Welcomed)
    Multiple Dates
    Free Museum Field Tour (All Ages Welcomed)
    Sun, May 05
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art
    May 05, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 05, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Learn about Asian Art in the Heritage Museum of Asian Art with a guided hour-long tour around the gallery. Museum-trained interns and volunteers will give a talk on selected artworks. People of all ages are welcome!
  • Tai Chi Session 4: Tai Chi Footwork
    Tai Chi Session 4: Tai Chi Footwork
    Multiple Dates
    Tai Chi Session 4: Tai Chi Footwork
    Sun, May 05
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art
    May 05, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 05, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    This is a one-class ticket. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for your body and mind.
  • IF THE SKY COULD DREAM - Exploring the Mind of Artist Irene Hsiao
    IF THE SKY COULD DREAM - Exploring the Mind of Artist Irene Hsiao
    IF THE SKY COULD DREAM - Exploring the Mind of Artist Irene Hsiao
    Sat, May 11
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art
    May 11, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 11, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Join our 2024 Resident Artist Irene Hsiao in a performance with guest Artist, and a discussion about her process of performance and installation art as part of the "If The Sky Could Dream" program.
  • Free Museum Field Tour for Children
    Free Museum Field Tour for Children
    Free Museum Field Tour for Children
    Sun, May 12
    Chicago
    May 12, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 12, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Children’s 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 May 12th from 1:30 to 2:30pm, and it is free for children.
  • 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    Multiple Dates
    3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    Fri, May 17
    Chicago
    May 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 17, 2024, 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. The tour will start at 6:30 pm on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and Please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizer.
  • Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop with Lucy P. Liu
    Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop with Lucy P. Liu
    Chinese Paper-Cutting Workshop with Lucy P. Liu
    Sat, May 18
    Chicago
    May 18, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 18, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Join Chinese Paper-cutting (剪纸)Artist Lucy P. Liu in this dynamic and hands-on workshop. Lucy will discuss the history and traditions of paper-cutting, paper-cut patterns, and engage in a workshop where guests can learn and create their own paper-cutting masterpieces. All materials will be provided.
  • “一家之主”：女性，母性，依属&自主 "Reclaim": Womanhood, Motherhood, and In/Dependence - Movie Screening and Discussion with KAN-WIN
    “一家之主”：女性，母性，依属&自主 "Reclaim": Womanhood, Motherhood, and In/Dependence - Movie Screening and Discussion with KAN-WIN
    “一家之主”：女性，母性，依属&自主 "Reclaim": Womanhood, Motherhood, and In/Dependence - Movie Screening and Discussion with KAN-WIN
    Sat, May 25
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art
    May 25, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 25, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Please note that this event is in Mandarin 本次活动将全程使用中文进行. Watch and discuss a Taiwanese movie "Reclaim" (家之主). The film focuses on gender roles in a Chinese-speaking family and the struggle of a mother balancing her career and personal ambitions.
  • Rhythms of India: A Beginner's Workshop in Bharatanatyam Dance
    Rhythms of India: A Beginner's Workshop in Bharatanatyam Dance
    Rhythms of India: A Beginner's Workshop in Bharatanatyam Dance
    Sun, May 26
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art
    May 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    May 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Join us for a mesmerizing journey through the graceful world of Bharatanatyam with the talented Dancer Shalaka Kulkarni.
  • 万珺: 玉器讲座第二课，玉的文化源头 Jade Series Lesson 2: The Cultural Origins of Jade
    万珺: 玉器讲座第二课，玉的文化源头 Jade Series Lesson 2: The Cultural Origins of Jade
    万珺: 玉器讲座第二课，玉的文化源头 Jade Series Lesson 2: The Cultural Origins of Jade
    Sat, Jul 20
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art
    Jul 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Jul 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to join us for an enlightening lecture hosted by Jade Expert Jun Wan. Please note that this lecture is in Mandarin.
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Past Events

  • Tai Chi Session 3: Breath-Relieving Meridian Tapping
    Tai Chi Session 3: Breath-Relieving Meridian Tapping
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    This is a one-class ticket. Take a step towards greater harmony and wellness by joining our Tai Chi class. Immerse yourself in the gentle art of Tai Chi and discover the transformative power it holds for your body and mind.
  • Four Thousand Years Blooming in a Cup: A Spring Gathering of Tea Meditation Workshop with Juliann Wang
    Four Thousand Years Blooming in a Cup: A Spring Gathering of Tea Meditation Workshop with Juliann Wang
    Apr 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    In this workshop, you'll experience a presentation of Chinese tea ceremony and a guide to various tea types. Along with this we'll discuss brewing practices, aesthetics, and methods to bring harmony for ourselves and in gathering to share moments of subtle joy!!
  • 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    Multiple Dates
    Apr 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Join us every third Friday for Free Admission Museum Nights from 5-8 pm, with a guided tour at 6 - 7 PM. The event offers wine and appetizers. This Friday, don't miss a special performance by Irene Hsiao, our 2024 Resident Artist, as part of the "If The Sky Could Dream" project.
  • If The Sky Could Dream: Art, Climate, Community, and Social Change
    If The Sky Could Dream: Art, Climate, Community, and Social Change
    Apr 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St 3rd Fl, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    As part of EXPO ART WEEK, Elizabeth Corr, Associate Director of Arts and Cultural Partnerships at the Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses environmental activism in art, including past exhibitions at EXPO Chicago, in conversation with a performance installation by Irene Hsiao.
  • Korean Obangsaek (오방색) Collage Workshop with Young Kim
    Korean Obangsaek (오방색) Collage Workshop with Young Kim
    Mar 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Join our workshop for an exploration of Obangsaek (오방색, 五方色) , immerse yourself, feel the colors, create your own collage work using these symbolic colors with Artist designed and handmade materials, capture your memories at our tailor-made collage photo booth.
  • IF THE SKY COULD DREAM: Exploratory tour with Irene Hsiao
    IF THE SKY COULD DREAM: Exploratory tour with Irene Hsiao
    Mar 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Join the HMAA's Artist in Residence Irene Hsiao for a conversation and workshop developed from the process behind her project, IF THE SKY COULD DREAM. Attendees will explore the museum and the dragons exhibition through the lens of movement, improvisation, and imagination.
  • Free Museum Tour for Children
    Free Museum Tour for Children
    Mar 09, 2024, 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 Saturday March 9th from 2 to 3pm, and it is free for children .
  • 万珺: 玉器入门讲座 Lecture by Jun Wan: "Intro to Jade"
    万珺: 玉器入门讲座 Lecture by Jun Wan: "Intro to Jade"
    Feb 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to join us for an enlightening lecture hosted by Jade Expert Jun Wan. Please note that this lecture is in Mandarin.
  • Opening Ceremony for Dragon Exhibition - Ribbon Cutting
    Opening Ceremony for Dragon Exhibition - Ribbon Cutting
    Feb 10, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Come and join us for the "Year of the Dragon " Opening Ceremony Ribbon Cutting!
  • Exhibition Preview for "YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Early China to LEGO"
    Exhibition Preview for "YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Early China to LEGO"
    Feb 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    “YEAR OF THE DRAGON, Early China to LEGO “ Special Exhibition Preview on Lunar Dragon Year's Eve Featuring Contemporary Dance Performances by Multi-Discipline Artist Irene Hsiao Enjoy Wine and Appetizers Members-Free Non-Members-$25 LIMITED to 100 Spots.
  • ICON register for SAIC & The University of Chicago
    ICON register for SAIC & The University of Chicago
    Dec 28, 2023, 11:00 AM – Jan 28, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    This is a special register link for School of the Art Institute of Chicago and The University of Chicago
  • Traditional Ink Painting Workshop - Christmas Themed
    Traditional Ink Painting Workshop - Christmas Themed
    Dec 16, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Join us for a special Christmas-themed traditional Chinese painting workshop.
  • 3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    3rd Fridays Free Admission Museum Night (5 pm - 8 pm)
    Multiple Dates
    Dec 15, 2023, 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. The tour will start at 6:30 pm on time. All tours depart from the reception desk, and Please be sure to arrive on time. The event offers wine and appetizer.
  • Free Museum Tour for Children
    Free Museum Tour for Children
    Dec 09, 2023, 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 by Lama Losang Samten: "Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Meditation"
    Lecture by Lama Losang Samten: "Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Meditation"
    Nov 12, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    You are invited to join The Heritage Museum of Asian Art for an illuminating lecture on meditation and Buddhist thought hosted by Venerable Lama Losang Samten.
  • Lecture by Losang Samten: "Ancient Teachings in Modern Times: Buddhism in the 21st Century"
    Lecture by Losang Samten: "Ancient Teachings in Modern Times: Buddhism in the 21st Century"
    Nov 11, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to join us for an enlightening lecture on Buddhism and spirituality hosted by Venerable Lama Losang Samten.
  • Tibetan Sand Mandala Creation with Lama Losang Samten
    Tibetan Sand Mandala Creation with Lama Losang Samten
    Nov 09, 2023, 11:00 AM – Nov 12, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Heritage Museum of Asian Art - Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    The Heritage Museum of Asian Art, in collaboration with TIBETcenter, is honored to host the venerable Lama Losang Samten for a demonstration of the Tibetan Sand Mandala ritual November 9-12.
  • Tai Chi 5-Session Class
    Tai Chi 5-Session Class
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 07, 2023, 2:00 PM – Nov 04, 2023, 3:00 PM
    Chicago, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi (太极) and embark on a journey of self-discovery and well-being in our immersive workshop. Open to all ages, genders, and levels of experience.

Re-Opening; October 22nd, 2022

It’s been a long journey, but we finally re-opened after closing in March 2020 due to COVID. We have added many new exquisite and unique works of art, including Ming and Qing Imperial Porcelains, Buddhist sculptures, 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)

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