SDCHM Education Programs

SDCHM hosts field trips and classes, and can send speakers to schools and community centers. We also provide remote options for our programs.  

For more information, please review our 

School & Community Programs

The SDCHM provides public lectures on a regular basis, starting with our Third Saturday Lecture series, and continuing with our joint program (with the SDSU Chinese Cultural Center), under the title The Chinese American Experience & Beyond.

Check out our Lecture Series for details!

Learn about the history of Chinese immigrant community in San Diego, the history of China, and SDCHM's collection.  Pass your knowledge on to Museum visitors as you guide tours.

Email us to inquire about Docent training

See and hear "living libraries" from the San Diego Chinese community share their recollections.

Oral History Project 

The SDCHM hosts regular walking tours of the Asian Pacific Historic District. You can access a virtual walking tour here.

The Resilient Women of California's Chinatowns project explores the stories of Chinese women in California from the 19th century to the present day.

Check out the project page for details.

The SDCHM brings the community together around a common read that considers different aspects of the Chinese and Chinese American experience.

Second Thursday Book Club