Asian American Museum

05/27/2026

Rooted in Flavor: An Exploration of Dim Sum is almost sold out and only a few seats remain for this immersive evening of food, storytelling, and cultural connection at Palette Dim Sum.

Join the Asian American Museum at Great Park on Sunday, May 31 for a curated ten-course dining experience exploring Asian American identity, history, and community through flavor and conversation.

Your ticket includes:
✨ Curated 10-course dinner
✨ One cocktail + glass of wine
✨ Guided cultural conversation + program
✨ Featured guest speakers
✨ Community connection and networking

Featured speakers::
✨ Joey Ng - Founder, Palette Dim Sum
✨ Anthony Shu - Food + Culture Writer + Researcher

Sunday, May 31, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Palette Dim Sum | Tustin

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot: https://www.givsum.com/opportunities/rooted-in-flavor-an-exploration-of-dim-sum-43ed3a6e0

05/26/2026

Just 3️⃣ days left to experience An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show at the .

Featuring powerful photographs from artists across Southern California, the exhibition explores the many stories, identities, and perspectives that together form the mosaic of Asian American life.

Admission is FREE and the exhibition closes May 28.

We invite you to visit, bring a friend, and help us spread the word so more people can experience this body of work. 📸

05/22/2026

Experience the many stories, perspectives, and moments that together form a larger mosaic of Asian American life.

📷 An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show is now on display at the in Santa Ana through May 28.

Admission is free.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and plan your visit.

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Thank you to Mayor Larry Agran for coming out to celebrate the Asian American Mosaic photo contest winners this past weekend.
Your support means so much!

05/18/2026

We’re proud to announce the winners of An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show!

Through portraiture, documentary imagery, still life, and everyday moments, this year’s winning photographs reflect the many stories, perspectives, and identities that together form a larger mosaic of Asian American life.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Lisa Hu Chen
Connor Hsiao
Hannah Hsu
Logan Kwong
Rick Musto
Tuoc Nguyen
Peter Politanoff
Dean Vu

Thank you to every photographer who submitted work and shared their stories through the lens.

Selected photographs will be on display May 20–28 at Bowers Museum as part of this special exhibition presented by the Asian American Museum at Great Park. Admission is free.

Swipe through to view this year’s winning images.

05/16/2026

Thank you to CBS LA and Suzie Suh for highlighting the vision behind the Asian American Museum at Great Park and helping share the importance of preserving and celebrating Asian American stories, culture, and community.

We’re incredibly grateful for the thoughtful feature and continued support in amplifying the voices and experiences that shape our region and beyond.

Watch the feature here:

New plans have been released for Orange County's first Asian American Museum at Irvine's Great Park. Suzie Suh reports.

05/13/2026

Rooted in Flavor returns this spring with a new culinary experience exploring the traditions, stories, and evolution of dim sum within Asian American culture.

Join us on Sunday, May 31 at Palette Dim Sum in Tustin for an immersive evening featuring a curated ten-course menu, cocktails, guided conversation, and community connection.

This evening will explore how food serves as memory, storytelling, and cultural preservation across generations.

Your ticket includes:
✨ Curated 10-course dinner
✨ One cocktail + glass of wine
✨ Guided cultural conversation + program
✨ Featured guest speakers
✨ Community connection and networking

Featured speakers:
✨ Joey Ng - Founder, Palette Dim Sum
✨ Anthony Shu - Food + Culture Writer + Researcher

Sunday, May 31, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Palette Dim Sum | Tustin

Reserve your spot: https://www.givsum.com/opportunities/rooted-in-flavor-an-exploration-of-dim-sum-43ed3a6e0

05/08/2026

Winners Developing… 📸
Thank you to everyone who submitted to An Asian American Mosaic: A Juried Photography Show!

We received an incredible range of entries, each offering a unique perspective on Asian American life and contributing to a broader visual mosaic of our community.

Our jurors are currently reviewing submissions, and we look forward to sharing the selected works soon.

🏆 Announcement coming Monday, May 18. Stay tuned.

05/07/2026

Innovation isn’t just happening globally - it’s happening right here in Irvine and across Orange County. 🚀

As a growing hub for technology, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, Irvine continues to bring together founders, students, investors, educators, and community leaders shaping what’s next.

The Asian American Museum at Great Park is a community partner for Irvine Tech Day, a multi-day celebration of innovation and community connection.

From panels and pitch competitions to the Irvine Dream Run at the Great Park, the week highlights the people and ideas driving the City of Innovation forward.

We support conversations around representation, storytelling, and the impact Asian Americans continue to have across technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

📅 May 7–9, 2026
📍 Irvine, CA
Learn more at irvinetechday.org

05/01/2026

AAPI Heritage Month is here—and we invite you to celebrate through storytelling, culture, and community. ✨

AAMGP is a museum without walls and while our physical home is still in development, the work is already happening all around us.

From An Asian American Mosaic photo contest to our Rooted in Flavor culinary series, there are many ways to get involved this month.

Through programs, events, and community partnerships, we’re bringing Asian American stories to life right here in Southern California all throughout the year.

Follow along, join us at an event, and help us continue building something meaningful...together.