Asian Pacific American History Is America’s History.

These stories and contributions have been essential in shaping our Nation. Today, no national museum chronicles this.

Now is the time to create one on the National Mall.
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A bipartisan Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, was created and signed into law on June 13, 2022, pursuant to H.R. 3525, sponsored by Rep. Grace Meng. The Commission convened on April 8, 2025 and has, from that date, 18 months to draft and deliver a report to Congress.

This is a first step to attain Congressional authorization required to establish a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture on the National Mall.

FRIENDS is dedicated to the creation of the National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent of the Commission and the Smithsonian.

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Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus witness President Joe Biden signing H.R. 3525 into law at a ceremony at the White House on June 13, 2022. The bill was passed by Congress in a unanimous, bipartisan vote before being sent to the President for signature. (Photo courtesy of the White House)

“Consideration of new museums advanced only when engaged, well-organized private citizens and entities expressed sustained interest and concern to public officials. ”

**Congressional Research Service, Smithsonian Institution: Background, Issues for Congress, and Selected Legislation, November 4, 2021**

This is our moment — to organize, mobilize, and realize a bold vision for a Museum to present Asian Pacific American histories and stories to share with all Americans and future generations to come.

We invite you to be part of a sustained movement to garner nationwide awareness and public support required for the speedy authorization and the creation of the Museum.

Join us in the bi-partisan effort to present Asian Pacific American history as America’s history.

Let’s create a Museum that brings a proud and fuller understanding of America to all.

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Asian Pacific American History Is America’s History.

These stories and contributions have been essential in shaping our Nation. Today, no national museum chronicles this.

Now is the time to create one on the National Mall.‍

“Consideration of new museums advanced only when engaged, well-organized private citizens and entities expressed sustained interest and concern to public officials. ”

Congressional Research Service, Smithsonian Institution: Background, Issues for Congress, and Selected Legislation, November 4, 2021

This is our moment — to organize, mobilize, and realize a bold vision for a Museum to present Asian Pacific American histories and stories to share with all Americans and future generations to come.

Let’s create a Museum that brings a proud and fuller understanding of America to all.

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Now is the time to create one on the National Mall.
‍

“Consideration of new museums advanced only when engaged, well-organized private citizens and entities expressed sustained interest and concern to public officials. ”

**Congressional Research Service, Smithsonian Institution: Background, Issues for Congress, and Selected Legislation, November 4, 2021**