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Museum of Chinese in America
This fascinating museum, devoted to the Chinese experience in the West, features
an exhibit called “Where is Home?,” with personal stories, photographs, and poetry
culled from the community. Among the topics explored are women's roles, religion,
andthe“bachelorsociety.”Changingexhibitsrangefromarttotheexperienceofgay
Chinese. Books, area guides, and free flyers on cultural events are available.
• 211-215 Centre St
• Open 11am-5pm Mon, Fri, 11am-9pm Thu, 10am-5pm Sat & Sun
• Admission charge, free Thu
Good Fortune Gifts
Originally known as Quong Yeun Shing & Company, this is the oldest store in Chin-
atown,establishedin1891.ThestorewasasocialhubforChinesemen,whowerenot
allowed to bring their wives to the U.S. under old immigration laws.
• 32 Mott St
Mott Street Shopping
ClusteredonthisblockareshopswithawonderfulselectionofOrientalgoods.IkiIki
Gift Shop is a paradise for fans of Yu-Gi-Oh! and Hello Kitty. Lamps made from at-
tractiveOrientalvasesarethespecialtyofPearloftheOrientGallery,whileNewAge
Designermakesclothingtoorderinyourchoiceofjewel-huedsilks.Seriousantiques
collectors should head to the Sinotique Gallery.
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Iki Iki Gift Shop
• 2 Mott St
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Sinotique Gallery
• 19A Mott St
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Pearl of the Orient Gallery
• 36 Mott St
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New Age Designer
• 38 Mott St
