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
Filipinos in Alliance Performance
Join us May 8 for a lively musical performance by FIA’ Liwan UIC's Filipino organization, Filipinos in Alliance. FIA'Liwan aims to spread knowledge, sound, and culture from the Philippines and hopes to inspire others with their passion and musical talents.
Storytime in the PlayLab
Join us in the Crown Family PlayLab on May 22 for storytelling with Chicago Public Library. This event is ideal for children aged 2—6 and their caregivers or school groups, but all ages are welcome. Also available online.
Recommended reading at home
Here are some recommended reads from our friends at the Chicago Public Library:
- 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
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.
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.