AANHPI Heritage Month: Sewing Stories with IJ Chan

Join visual artist and seamstress IJ Chan for a program of sewing, drawing, and storytelling. This workshop provides visitors opportunities to practice a range of skills—including collaboration with others and fine motor coordination—while using visual arts to engage with topics of identity and tradition.

Limited spots available. Best suited for ages 6+.

Please note: we emphasize safety while using needles and ask that caregivers be prepared to assist when needles are in use.

AANHPI Heritage Month at Boston Children’s Museum
Every May, the acknowledgement of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month offers an intentional time to learn about and celebrate the multidimensional histories, cultures, and lived experiences of AANHPI identifying communities, and to uplift the voices and stories that shape our society.

This year, Boston Children’s Museum is recognizing AANHPI Heritage Month with a series of music, dance, visual art, film, and storytelling programs developed in collaboration with community organizations and independent artists. Geared for children and families, these interactive activities highlight the artistic practices of local AANHPI identifying creatives. Visitors are invited to engage with topics of identity, traditions, and stories, while developing their sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of themselves and those around them. 

At Boston Children’s Museum, we work towards affirming and supporting all identities. We recognize that belonging is not limited to a single day or celebration, but something that develops over time. We also believe that sometimes people may need to feel invited into a space in order to experience a sense of belonging. Because of this, some of our programs are designed to center specific communities, and we invite everyone to join in the celebration.