VisionAsian American History Museum
Asian American History Museum
at Great Park
A future-focused institution dedicated to celebrating Asian American heritage through immersive experiences and innovative technology.
Video Presentation
Project Overview
The Irvine City Council has approved a 220,000-square-foot Asian American History Museum (AAHM) to be built in the Great Park's Cultural Terrace West, featuring 94,000 sq ft of exhibition space, a 125,000 sq ft sculpture garden, a 300-seat auditorium, and an Asian food hall. The project, aimed at celebrating local Asian American heritage, is privately funded and currently in development.
Key Details
- Location
- Cultural Terrace, Great Park, Irvine
- Features
- Exhibition space, a sculpture garden/plaza, a 300-seat theater, conference rooms, and an Asian food hall
- Purpose
- To educate, preserve, and showcase the contributions of the more than 750,000 Asian Americans in Orange County
- Technology
- The museum is designed to be a "future-focused" institution, utilizing AI and, in some proposals, digital twin technology to create immersive, interactive experiences
- Development
- A 30-month pre-development agreement was approved in June 2024
- Context
- The project is part of a broader development in the Cultural Terrace, which includes other cultural institutions