Pacific Asia Museum

ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES

There is a lot for families to enjoy at Pacific Asia Museum; here are some particular highlights. Remember, kids ages 11 and under always get in free!

Journeys: the Silk Road

Our newest permanent gallery is a fun hands-on exploration of the legendary Silk Road. Dress up as a trader, monk, camel handler, dancer, artisan or silk maker, plan your journey on the maps, relax in a tent, touch real silkworm cocoons, and more.

Silk Road Storytime

First Saturday of every month at 10:30am
Gather in the travelers’ tent for fabulous tales from along the Silk Road. Included with admission.

Free Family Festivals

Held about three times a year, Saturday afternoon Family Festivals are some of our most popular events! In addition to free admission to the galleries, visitors of all ages enjoy live music, crafts, cultural dance, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Sunday, August 29, 4-6pm
Community Partners Family Day Sunday
Celebrating China Modern: Designing Popular Culture 1910-1970!
Discover how two dramatically different ideologies – capitalism and communism – are brought to the level of popular culture, with a focus on cosmopolitan Shanghai and Cultural Revolution. Great opportunity to look back at the 20th Century China and appreciate the eternal charm of graphic art!

Docent-led tours, hands-on activity, musical performance by String and Bamboo Music. Chance to win a museum membership! Featuring popular Coolhaus ice-cream sandwiches truck!

Free for museum members. Included with admission for non-members: adults $9, students/ seniors $7, free for children under 12.

2-for-1 admission for community co-presenters’ members and their families! Visitors are welcome all day.
Co-presented by: Asian Business Association, Asia Society of S.C., Chinese American Citizens Alliance GSGV, Chinese Chamber of Commerce, L.A., Peking University Alumni Association of S.C., Roundtable of S.C. Chinese American Organizations, String and Bamboo Music

Art Animals

Pick up your copy of this fun all-ages guide to the animals of Pacific Asia Museum at the Admissions Desk!