Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Upcoming Special Programs:

At the Museum, we’re celebrating Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month all May! During your visit, stop by the Science Bar, Art Studio, Innovation Station, and the CMA Stage where we’re highlighting Asian American leaders in science, art, and innovation!
Activities:
10:00am
Storytime: "Fly, Girl, Fly!" by Nancy Roe Pimm
Follow the story of Afghanistan-born aviator Shaesta Waiz, and her incredible story, leading up to her record-breaking flight around the world, in this beautiful, empowering CMA Storytime! Please note: this book centers a young refugee girl, and includes a brief mention of fleeing violence in her home country.
10:00am
Jane's Innovation Station: Build a Skyscraper
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us as we honor the life and achievements of Bangladeshi-American architect Fazlur Rahman Khan. Can you build a skyscraper that can withstand weight, wind, and an earthquake?
10:00am
Science Bar: Bath Bombs
Come to the Science Bar to learn all about Hawaiian Professor Dr. Michael Spencer, a social work researcher, while creating bath bombs!
10:00am
Art Studio: Mulyana's Mogus
Learn about Indonesian artist Mulyana, and then make your very own Mogus – the octopus-like creatures that populate Mulyana’s crocheted coral reefs!
11:00am
Mad Libs Storytime
Join us at the CMA stage for an interactive Mad-Lib version of the Three Little Pigs!
12:00pm
Storytime: "Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon" by Ying Chang Compestine
Interact with this fun AAPI month twist on a classic fable by Chinese American author Ying Chang Compestine! Swish scarves and bang drums, all to help save Little Red and her Năinai from a big, bad dragon!
1:00pm
Mad Libs Storytime
Join us at the CMA stage for an interactive Mad-Lib version of the Three Little Pigs!
2:00pm
Storytime: "Fly, Girl, Fly!" by Nancy Roe Pimm
Follow the story of Afghanistan-born aviator Shaesta Waiz, and her incredible story, leading up to her record-breaking flight around the world, in this beautiful, empowering CMA Storytime! Please note: this book centers a young refugee girl, and includes a brief mention of fleeing violence in her home country.