The Filipino American Museum (abbreviated FAM) was a roving museum in
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
that features programming related to
Filipino American
Filipino Americans () are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipinos in North America were first documented in the 16th century and other small settlements beginning in the 18th century. Mass migration did not begin until after the end of the Sp ...
arts, music and culture.
[Heddaya, Mostafa]
Filipino American Museum Launches in New York
" ''Hyperallergic.'' 22 October 2013.
History
Founded in October 2013 in New York City, the museum aims to support “contemporary Filipino-American arts and the roots and traditions of the Philippine diaspora.”
[Ejercito, Karlynne.]
Filipino American Museum Seeks to Fill Void
" ''ArtAsiaPacific Magazine.'' 13 November 2013.
See also
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Filipinos in the New York metropolitan area
In the New York metropolitan area, Filipinos constitute one of the largest diasporas in the Western Hemisphere. By 2014 Census estimates, the List of Combined Statistical Areas, New York City-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined ...
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List of museums and cultural institutions in New York City
New York City is home to hundreds of cultural institutions and historic sites, many of which are internationally known. This list contains the most famous or well-regarded organizations, based on their mission.
Museums
Also included are non-pro ...
References
Filipino-American culture in New York City
2013 establishments in New York City
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Defunct museums in New York City