Really nice museum. A little small but its perfect to manage in a hour with kids.There is a room that has an optical illusion- youre supposed to go in on your own but kids freak out on there by themselves(its not scary, you can just get a bit disorientated), so I would recommend an adult go in with the younger kids 6-8 - kids older can go in together they should be fine. There are a lot of fascinating artifacts and the interesting history of Chinese in California.Quite a few of the exhibits encourage you to slow down and have some quiet reflection time which is also great for the kids as they automatically calm down.

Really interesting museum which a great content about Chinese-American history and the development in the United States. It is a great place to see more about origins and development of Los Angeles and how important has been immigration in this country. If you have the chance to go to this museum, please do it, because it could have a good surprise on the temporary exhibition floor.

Nice time at the museum when we visit you will surely learn history here at this museum.

Very interesting place, lots of cool things and information I didnt know. Best part its free!!

The Chinese American Museum is an amazing place to know about American-Chinese history and culture. The exhibitions there are limited, but the museum is free and its definitely a good, educational experience. The parking though, its a but limited and you have to pay for it.

Great place to visit. Beautiful buildings

Small museum of early Chinese American life. Learned quite a bit! Also Asians in hip hop was on exhibit with a few fun interactives. Close to a few other small museums and of course Olveras Street.

Just a note this place stops selling tickets at 9pm and according to the worker there is a limited number of tickets for the even so get there good and early if you want in!

Loved it ️!

Interesting place. This is the room of mirrors.

I came here with my three other friends and we had ate too many delicious dishes at this restaurant. Services of this place is really impressive if I would talk about the staff then they are super cool and friendly of nature. We literally worth our time and money. I would like to suggest everyone.

Im only giving it one-star because its closed. Even though Google said it was open Sunday June father day

Cute and modest museum. They have some interesting events like the red envelope party!

We recently made a day of seeing a handful of the small museums in this area and the Chinese American Museum was definitely one of the nicer ones. It is a very small museum and I think could be cooler. The storytelling of the museum could be a bit more narrative and there could be more things for kids to do. The highlight for sure was the Herb Shop room! That was super cool and had things that kids could pull out and look at. The woman who worked there was very nice and informative.While I wouldnt make a day trip to the area just for this museum, this area is CERTAINLY worth a day trip! My toddler and I literally visited 6 museums! There are small museums all around here and almost all of them are free! Start your journey with a walk down Olvera Street! Catch the Avila Adobe, maybe have lunch or a snack. Then walk across the way and visit The Chinese American Museum, the Plaza Firehouse Museum and the new Gateway to Nature (which is a nature center full of things for kids to do). Then walk across the street to La Plaza De Culturas y Artes museum. Maybe poke your head into Our Lady of Angeles Church. Im very Atheist, but this is historic as its literally what named and started Los Angeles. Then continue down Main street and hit up the American Tropical Historical Museum and end with the Italian American Museum! There are a few other things in there too I think I missed. A great day!

3rd Floors Heaven exhibit is great.

Great place to go learn some history, see some awesome art & have a nice experience in a museum.

This place is tucked away from Olvera Street but had great historical pieces. Free admission so stop here while youre checking out the area

Built in 1890 by Philippe Garnier—a French settler and prominent businessman—the Garnier Building is the oldest and most important single structure linking the Chinese community to Los Angeles’ original Chinatown. It is also the oldest and most significant Chinese building in a major metropolitan area of the state, as the original buildings in San Francisco’s Chinatown were destroyed by the earthquake of 1906.

Great museum - youll learn info that isnt well known. Make sure to check out the cool art installations on the 3rd floor! Admission is free too.

Absolutely breathtaking! A must-see! Learn of the struggles of those here before you that build firsthand our railroads that connect us, our city, state, and our nation.

Great history within Chinatown that shows its history within Los Angeles.

Small museum but great history and experience. You learn a lot about the Chinese American experience in Los Angeles and about the history of Chinatown.

A good place to learn Chinese American history. The revolving topics of notable persons and groups contributing to our American history.

Very informative and wonderful tea room!

Informative and fun. Walk it through and youll find some interactive pieces l.

We walked in here because we were hot and it was the only place that had AC. So glad we did, we ended up staying and visiting the entire museum. Definitely came out with more info than I had before going in.

Nice place to visit with your family.

The Admission: FREE!! They do take donations. Their staff is very knowledgeable about the history.The Museum: 3 levels of museum. Lots of information and display. Very educational and informative about how Asian came to America.The museum is very close to Olvera Street. If you are the neighborhood shopping or dining, definitely come and check out this museum. It doesnt cost you anything but you for sure learn something new.

Fascinating museum, we (non Asians) dont know much about California Chinese except that they built the railroad. This museum fills out the story.

Free and Great! It was well put together I enjoyed it.

Loved it. Pleasant settings.

Wonderful museum with create small exhibits that are free to the public. Also in an historic part of the city and in a building that is the oldest hotel in Los Angeles

Great historical account of the founding families of old to New Chinatown. Small but powerful.

Free Admission now.Go on a Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm.If you can find a meter or street parking, that would be Free too on a Sunday

Interesting history!

Interesting ongoing timeline exhibition Journeys about the Chinese migration to California, federal laws and other challenges. Fascinating Chinese Caribbean exhibition on the 2nd floor with videos. Didnt have time to visit the Birth and Rise of Chinese American Communities in LA. Very informative receptionist. Free admission - donations box. A bit confusing to find the entrance to the compound of buildings where the museum is located.

Wonderful exhibit about the history of Chinese Americans immigrants.

Multiple floors. The third floor is the hip hop floor. Lots of beautiful memorabilia and artifacts displayed.

A boutique museum done beautifully.Experience the historical arc of Chinese in Los Angeles and indeed the United States. Exhibits follow their timeline from the early 1800s to today via photos, atifacts, clothing, art and a full-size Chinese Herb Shop.Knowledgeable personnel are available for questions. Its a a 30 - 60 minute stop. Entrance is on the west side of Los Angeles St, about 1/2 block north of the 101 fwy - look for the sidewalk sandwich board sign.

Great history about LAs early Chinese founders & contributors. Worth the time

This is hidden in the heart of Los Angeles and its an interesting piece of history. I recommend everyone visit it at least once in their lifetimes.

Worth visiting when you are at Olvera Street

Small and short but interesting also entrance is FREE and a good way to kill time

A true gem. Such a cool museum. Love the recreation of the herbalist shop.

It was interesting to see there exhibits.

Interresting. The Chinese immigrants were not treated very well in the United States.

Ive visited the museum in one year. I love history, and the Chinese American Museum gives me a great introduction to Chinese experience in California and the United States.

Small museum, but lots to see inside. The guide there was also super helpful and really knew his stuff.

Free museum. Was small but informative and interesting

Worth visiting! Simple and clear explanation and exhibitiom of former immigration from China and Taiwan! It was even free!

I have a good time up there was a lot to see

Really a good museum. Best place to see and hear the Chinese story in Los Angeles

A museum dealing with the Chinese American experience and history. Despite being relatively small theres lots of materials and interesting exhibits

Small little museum that is a must see if you want to see all the museums in L.A.

Detailed history of Chinese people in the U.S.; worth a visit!

I had no idea this was here until my recent visit. It was interesting seeing the history behind LAs Chinatown

A small but interesting museum. The entrance might be hard to find and the hour is a bit too short.

I like the free admission

Small museum, but very interesting and worth seeing.

Excellent service and a good place to learn more about early life of Chinese American

Quite a small building and have 3 floors. not much can see but at least they provide explaination in chinese.

Very interesting artifacts, photos, timeline, etc. Free!

Place To know history

Free admission.

Excellent little museum!

It is small but good

Good place

Must See!

Awesomeness

Really interesting

Simple, small, but nice.

Very interesting

Very interesting

Good

Nice Roots display.

Good place

Great

Great place

Very nice museum

Great place to learn on the Chinese History

Nice place with free entreaty

A lot of history in this place.

Loved it

A free museum where you can find out about the history of the Chinese culture as it entered America! Whats not to love?

Lots of valuable information.