Wing Luke Museum
719 S. King St., Seattle, WA, 98104
With a focus on Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander art and history, the community-based Wing Luke Museum showcases stories spanning oceans and generations. The diverse experiences of Asian Americans in the Pacific Northwest are displayed across three floors of exhibitions covering traditional culture, cutting-edge arts, and music. Offerings extend beyond the museum walls, and museum admissions include tours of the surrounding Chinatown-International District.
The basics
The Wing Luke Museum is inside the East Kong Yick Building, in the heart of a neighborhood that’s been a hub for Seattle’s Asian-American population for more than a century. Permanent exhibits include spotlights on Filipino-American, Cambodian-American, and Desi communities. Admission to the museum includes a 1.5-hour walking tour and a 45-minute tour of the East Kong Yick Building, once home to hotels and family associations. Keep in mind that tours are not available every day.
Things to know before you go
This is a wheelchair-accessible destination. All three floors have elevator access, and wheelchairs are available to borrow at the front desk.
Caregivers helping visitors with disabilities get free admittance.
Assistive listening devices are available on museum tours, and museum videos have closed captioning.
It's great for fans of martial arts. One permanent exhibit showcases the story of Bruce Lee, who attended school in Seattle.
How to get there
The Wing Luke Museum is at 719 South King Street in Seattle, between 7th Avenue South and 8th Avenue South. While the museum does not have on-site parking, several paid parking lots are within five blocks. You can also reach the museum via public transit. The Link Light Rail Chinatown-International District station is four blocks away, and Amtrak’s King Street Train Station is five blocks away. Bus routes 7, 14, and 36 link the museum with downtown Seattle.
When to get there
While the Wing Luke Museum is open year-round, it’s not open every day; it also closes on major holidays. If you’re hoping to tour the East Kong Yick Building, check tour departure times before arrival; there are generally a few historic hotel tours every day. Walking tours included in the price of admission are typically only available on Saturdays or by request.
Things to do in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
The vibrant neighborhood surrounding the Wing Luke Museum is full of history. Sightseeing highlights include Mt. Fuji cherry trees at Kobi Terrace, the tiled Chinatown Gate, and Hing Hay Park. Lovers of Asian cuisine come from around the city to shop (and snack) at the Japanese grocery store Uwajimaya, where you can find everything from super-fresh sashimi to Pocky sticks.
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