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Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience

719 S King St · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

The Wing Luke Museum occupies a historic building on South King Street in Seattle's Chinatown-International District and presents community-developed exhibitions on the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander experience. It is the permanent home of the Bruce Lee Story, and general admission includes a first-come Historic Hotel Tour of the building's preserved immigrant hotel rooms, offered twice daily. The museum is an affiliated area of the National Park Service. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm; closed on major holidays.

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  • #chinatown-international district
  • #bruce lee
  • #asian american history
  • #seattle

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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