Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May
In the month of May we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history. Explore Smithsonian events happening online and in-person and find resources, podcasts, and collection items to learn more about AANHPI contributions to our nation.
Upcoming Events
Resources
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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
Asian Pacific American History and Culture
Learn about the vibrant, diverse, and resilient set of communities of Asian Pacific Americans. -
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National Museum of American History
Asian Pacific American Voices at the Smithsonian
Five videos highlight the rich tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through the lens of museum objects. -
Smithsonian Collection Spotlight
Asian American Artists
American artists of Asian heritage bring a combined legacy to their work. -
Smithsonian Collaboration
Nisei Soldier: Congressional Gold Medal
This digital exhibition presents the extraordinary life stories of 12 Nisei soldiers who served in the US Armed Forces in World War II. -
National Postal Museum
Stamps Across the Pacific
Explore the history of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander migrations through postage stamps.
Podcast Episodes
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Sidedoor Podcast
Appalachia Goes Beijing
Abigail Washburn and Wu Fei make a new brand of folk music that combines the tones of Appalachia with the melodies of China.
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Sidedoor Podcast
Votes for Hawaiians
Learn how women’s suffrage came to Hawai‘i—and what was taken from Hawaiians to get there.
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Sidedoor Podcast
Chiura Obata's Glorious Struggle
Learn from Chiura Obata about the power of art in tumultuous times.
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Sidedoor Podcast
Aloha, Y'all
Learn how the steel guitar helped Hawaiians preserve their culture and change American popular music.
