Join us for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander(AANHPI) Heritage Month at the Field Museum! Throughout May, hear from Field staff, collaborators, and guest speakers about the contributions of Asian American scientists, artists, and educators—past and present. Learn about those who have made history and are creating it today in a variety of career paths in museums and the sciences.
Featured Programs and Events
Storytime in the PlayLab
On Wednesday, May 7, the Crown Family PlayLab will host the Chicago Public Library for a storytime session.
Meet a Scientist
On May 22, celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month in the Grainger Science Hub and discover the beauty and storytelling power of Chinese shadow puppets.
Learning Resources for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month
Recommended reading at home
From our friends at the Chicago Public Library, this list features works about the Asian American and Pacific Islander immigrant experience. They are compelling stories of resilience which will resonate with many as they remember their own stories of journey.
Books for kids and families
- Kapaemahu by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
- ‘Ohana Mean Family by Ilima Loomis
- Punky Aloha by Shar Tuiasoa
- Fall Down Seven Times, Stand up Eight: Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX by Jen Bryant
- Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale
- Hot Pot Night by Vincent Chen
- Ten Little Dumplings by Larissa Fan
- This is not my Home by Eugenia Yoh
- Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias
- Holding on by Sophia N. Lee
- Sari-Sari Summers by Lynnor Bontigao
- When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling
- Ojichan’s Gift by Chieri Uegaki
AANHPI Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
As you explore the Museum, discover the contributions of Asian American scientists, artists, and educators with our scavenger hunt. Download below or pick up a copy as you enter the Museum.
AANHPI Scavenger Hunt-English
AANHPI Scavenger Hunt-Spanish
Shop for items from our AANHPI Collection
Acknowledgments
Thank you to all the Field Museum staff who helped organize Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander programming.
Interested in sponsoring Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or one of the Field Museum's other Heritage Months? Please contact Kelsey Overberg at koverberg@fieldmuseum.org.