National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission

🧵 In 2022, Congress created the @apamuseum Commission and charged us with laying the groundwork to establish the first national museum dedicated to preserving and honoring the rich history and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.

Ready to explore the creation of the first national museum dedicated to preserving Asian Pacific American history and culture? Join us for our next listening sessions: RSVP here: linktr.ee/nationalapamus… 📍 March 12: Chicago, IL 📍 March 19: Atlanta, GA 📍 March 26: Los Angeles

We ❤️ New York. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our listening session on February 12 and shared input on what a future national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history could look like.

As part of our effort to build a national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history and culture, the @apamuseum Commission is continuing our listening tour and will be in NYC! 📅 Thursday, February 12 | 3:30-6:00 PM 📍 New York, NY 🎟️ RSVP now: eventbrite.com/e/new-york-reg…

Learn more about the stops we're making in 2026 here: nationalapamuseum.org/year-in-review…

Last year, we launched a listening tour to connect with community members and experts like you. And on November 17, 150+ leaders from across Northern California gathered to provide input on what a future national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history could look like.

Thank you to the 150+ attendees from throughout Northern California who gathered at our latest convening in San Francisco to provide public comment and learn more about the Commission’s work. Learn more: nationalapamuseum.org/national-asian…

We’re bringing the conversation to California! Join us for our next Regional Convening and Listening Session, and help shape the vision for a national museum that tells our stories. 📅 November 17, 2025 🎟️ RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/northern-cal…

This moment represents a rare opportunity to ensure that Asian Pacific American stories are told – and to explore how we might build a museum that reflects the complexity, resilience, and richness of the American experience. Sign up for news and updates: linktr.ee/nationalapamus…

On October 9, we hosted our first listening session in Princeton, NJ to collect input on what a future National Asian Pacific American Museum could look like. Thank you to Princeton Public Schools for co-hosting, and to the leaders and volunteers who madee the event possible.

Over the next few months, the @apamuseum Commission will host events to hear from communities across the country. Unable to attend an in-person convening? You’ll also be able to submit written comments online at any time. nationalapamuseum.org/national-asian…

This month, we’re excited to launch our national listening tour – gathering input to shape our congressionally mandated report on the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. Learn more: nationalapamuseum.org/national-asian…

Krystal Ka‘ai Hetherington brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the bipartisan, congressionally appointed Commission, having previously served as Executive Director of both @WHIAANHPI and @CAPAC. Learn more: nationalapamuseum.org/national-asian…

ICYMI — We're excited to share that Krystal Ka‘ai Hetherington will serve as our Executive Director and oversee our work to deliver a report to Congress on the feasibility of creating a national museum dedicated to preserving Asian Pacific American history and culture.

Other ways to support our work: Become a founding donor: …namericanartsalliance.app.neoncrm.com/forms/national… Stay updated: nationalapamuseum.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7c…

“For generations, countless Asian Pacific Americans have helped shape our Nation. This Commission represents a powerful opportunity to ensure their contributions are preserved, celebrated, and shared with future generations.” Learn about our mission: nationalapamuseum.org/about/

📷 On Thursday, our @apamuseum Commissioners were ceremonially sworn in at the Library of Congress – an important step in our efforts to develop a visionary, community-informed roadmap for a potential museum in Washington, D.C. Read more: nationalapamuseum.org/ceremonial-swe…

Earlier today, we held a ceremonial swearing-in of our Commissioners, kicking off our congressionally mandated mission to lay the foundation for a potential museum dedicated to preserving the rich history and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans. nationalapamuseum.org/ceremonial-swe…

NEWS: We’re proud to officially launch the @apamuseum Commission, a bipartisan effort to explore the potential creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

Want to get involved? 👉 Learn more about our mandate: nationalapamuseum.org/about/ 👉 Become a founding donor: …namericanartsalliance.app.neoncrm.com/forms/national… 👉 Sign up for news and updates: nationalapamuseum.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7c…

Over the coming months, our Commission will engage the Asian Pacific American community nationwide, consulting with leading experts and institutions, and assessing key considerations–including site locations in our nation’s capital, costs, and operations of the future museum.

🧵 In 2022, Congress created the @apamuseum Commission and charged us with laying the groundwork to establish the first national museum dedicated to preserving and honoring the rich history and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.