Celebrating Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander Communities

Recognizing the heritage and history of the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities, past and present.

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A celebration of the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County are proud to join the nationwide celebration of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Month in October.  Los Angeles is home to many vibrant and diverse Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities, and below these are just a few of the stories, people, places, organizations, and events that have shaped Los Angeles and beyond.

Join the conversation on social media by sharing your own stories about Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islande heritage by using #NHMLA and #AAPIMonth.