# Asian American Museum at Great Park

> The nation's first-of-its-kind Asian American cultural and history museum — a 220,000 sq. ft. landmark rising on nine approved acres in Irvine's Great Park Cultural Terrace, funded by a $75M two-phase capital campaign. Until opening day, AAMGP operates as a "museum without walls," running festivals, exhibitions, culinary gatherings, and education programs across Southern California.

The museum is organized around four pillars: Arts & Culture, History, Education, and Culinary (the connective pillar). Its audience spans donors, the 3M-strong regional Asian American community, civic partners, and future visitors. The primary call to action is Donate Now; the newsletter is the secondary way to stay involved.

## About the Museum

- [Home](https://aamuseumgp.org/): Overview of the museum, upcoming events, and latest news
- [Vision](https://aamuseumgp.org/vision): The landmark at Great Park Cultural Terrace and the two-phase capital campaign
- [Mission](https://aamuseumgp.org/mission): Why the museum exists and who it serves
- [About](https://aamuseumgp.org/about): Background on the Asian American Museum at Great Park
- [Leadership](https://aamuseumgp.org/leadership): Board of directors and advisory leadership
- [Community](https://aamuseumgp.org/community): The communities the museum gathers and represents
- [Sponsors & Partners](https://aamuseumgp.org/partners): Civic, corporate, and community partners

## Four Pillars

- [Arts & Culture](https://aamuseumgp.org/arts-and-culture): Exhibitions, performances, and artist collaborations
- [History](https://aamuseumgp.org/history): Archival research, oral history, and immersive storytelling
- [Education](https://aamuseumgp.org/education): Docent tours and student initiatives
- [Culinary](https://aamuseumgp.org/culinary): The connective pillar — Asian American culinary heritage and storytelling

## Signature Programs

- [Lunar New Year Parade & Festival](https://aamuseumgp.org/arts-and-culture/lunar-new-year): Annual parade and festival at Great Park, presented with the City of Irvine
- [Mid-Autumn Festival](https://aamuseumgp.org/arts-and-culture/mid-autumn-festival): Great Park celebration with culinary demonstrations, exhibition, and mahjong
- [Rooted in Flavor](https://aamuseumgp.org/culinary/rooted-in-flavor): Culinary series exploring history, identity, and community through food

## Events

- [All Events](https://aamuseumgp.org/events): Upcoming and past museum events
- [Rooted in Flavor: An Exploration of Filipino Cuisine](https://aamuseumgp.org/events/rooted-in-flavor-an-exploration-of-filipino-cuisine): Culinary Experience — Sunday, August 23, 2026
- [Rooted in Flavor - An Exploration of Dim Sum](https://aamuseumgp.org/events/rooted-in-flavor-an-exploration-of-dim-sum): Culinary Experience — Sunday, May 31, 2026
- [Color, Culture, Continuum – An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show](https://aamuseumgp.org/events/mosaic): Exhibition — Wednesday, May 20 - Thursday, May 28, 2026
- [2026 Lunar New Year Parade and Festival](https://aamuseumgp.org/events/lunar-new-year-2026): Community Festival — Saturday, February 7, 2026

## Media

- [Media](https://aamuseumgp.org/media): Museum announcements and press
- [Rooted in Flavor Culinary Series to Feature Filipino-inspired Cuisine](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/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 TERRAC
- [Asian American Museum at Great Park unveils multi-phase development plan, seeks community, funding support](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/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.
- [More Than a Museum: Building a Cultural Home at Great Park](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/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 comm
- [Winners of “An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show“ Announced](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/winners-of-an-asian-american-mosaic-a-juried-photography-show-announced): Photographers were asked to focus their lenses on aspects of Asian American identity, culture, or lived experience they found intriguing
- [New museum in Irvine shares stories and culture of Asian Americans](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/new-museum-in-irvine-shares-stories-and-culture-of-asian-americans): CBS Los Angeles highlights the Asian American Museum at Great Park in Irvine and its mission to share Asian American stories, culture, and heritage.
- ["An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show“ Is Coming to the Bowers Museum, May 20-26, 2026](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/an-asian-american-mosaic-a-juried-photography-show-comes-to-bowers-museum): Conducted by the Asian American Museum at Great Park, the photo exhibit showcases images of Asian American life in Southern California
- [Shaping the Future Through Innovation](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/shaping-the-future-through-innovation): Asian American pioneers, leaders, and visionaries have shaped the modern digital world—from engineering and software development to entrepreneurship and researc
- [Check Out Jack Toan’s Story](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/check-out-jack-toans-story): Today we’d like to introduce you to Jack Toan.  Hi Jack, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you
- [Asian American Museum at Great Park Challenges Photographers to Capture Images of Asian American Life in Southern California](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/asian-american-museum-at-great-park-challenges-photographers-to-capture-images-of-asian-american-life-in-southern-california): IRVINE, California, January 13, 2026 – The Asian American Museum at Great Park of Irvine, California - https://asianamericanmuseumoc.org - is challenging photog
- [Thousands Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at the Inaugural Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in the Great Park](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/thousands-celebrate-lunar-new-year-2026-at-the-inaugural-lunar-new-year-parade-and-festival-in-the-great-park): IRVINE, California, Feb. 12, 2026 – On Saturday, Feb. 7, an energetic crowd of more  than 9,000 children, teens and adults was drawn to the Great Park in Irvine
- [Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Style at the Inaugural  Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in the Great Park in Irvine, Feb, 7](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/celebrate-lunar-new-year-2026-in-style-at-the-inaugural-lunar-new-year-parade-and-festival-in-the-great-park-in-irvine-feb-7): IRVINE, California, Feb. 5, 2026 – Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Horse! The  inaugural 2026 Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in the Great Park is set
- [Rooted in Flavor Culinary Series Served Generous Portions of Asian American Cuisine and an Exploration of Its Rich Tapestry of Traditions and Influences](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/rooted-in-flavor): IRVINE, California, March 2, 2026 – Delicious Asian American-inspired food as well as food for thought were on the menu at the first Rooted in Flavor Culinary S
- [Rooted in Flavor Culinary Series Served Generous Portions of Asian American-Inspired Cuisine and Knowledge](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/rooted-in-flavor-culinary-series-served-generous-portions-of-asian-american-inspired-cuisine-and-knowledge): The ongoing savory cultural learning experience series is hosted by the Asian American Museum at Great Park in Irvine, California
- [Lunar New Year Parade](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/lunar-new-year-parade): On February 7, 2026 The Asian American Museum hosted it's first Lunar New Year Parade at the Great Park. ICTV was there to capture all the vibrant festivities, 
- [2026 Irvine’s First Asian Lunar New Year Parade & Festival](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/2026-irvines-first-asian-lunar-new-year-parade-and-festival): Come celebrate the Lunar New Year at the inaugural 2026 Lunar New Year Parade and Festival, celebrating the Year of the Horse on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. S
- [Irvine's Lunar New Year Parade and Festival | Shameless Weekend Weather Plug](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/irvines-lunar-new-year-parade-and-festival-or-shameless-weekend-weather-plug): Dani Ruberti shares the weekend forecast for this year's Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in Irvine. Our very own Suzie Suh served as the grand marshal for th
- [Lan dau irvine co le hoi mung nam moi don tet som vui khong ngo](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/lan-dau-irvine-co-le-hoi-mung-nam-moi-don-tet-som-vui-khong-ngo): IRVINE, California (NV) – Thành phố Irvine lần đầu tổ chức diễn hành và lễ hội Tết Nguyên Đán hôm Thứ Bảy, 7 Tháng Hai (nhằm ngày 20 Tháng Chạp Âm Lịch,) không 
- [New parade in Irvine celebrates the Year of the Horse](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/new-parade-in-irvine-celebrates-the-year-of-the-horse): Honoring the Year of the Fire Horse, Irvine Little Singers perform during the inaugural Great Park Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in Irvine on Saturday, Feb
- [Irvine Community & News](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/irvine-community-and-news): The Irvine City Council has given an enthusiastic thumbs-up to the development of an Asian American History Museum (AAHM) in the Great Park.
- [City of Irvine Great Park Framework Plan](https://aamuseumgp.org/media/city-of-irvine-great-park-framework-plan): A project area spanning nearly 1,300 acres, with more than 500 acres open today and 300 acres in the next phase of development, the Great Park is a park for all

## Get Involved

- [Donate](https://aamuseumgp.org/donate): Support the $75M capital campaign and living programs
- [Contact](https://aamuseumgp.org/contact): Reach the museum team
- [Media Kit](https://aamuseumgp.org/media-kit): Official logos, brand colors, and press language

## Optional

- [Visit](https://aamuseumgp.org/visit): Location and visiting information
- [Accessibility](https://aamuseumgp.org/accessibility): Accessibility statement
- [Privacy Policy](https://aamuseumgp.org/privacy)
- [Terms of Use](https://aamuseumgp.org/terms-of-use)