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The Chinese Canadian Museum is receiving an additional $10 million from the province to support renovations and operating costs.
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B.C. supports Chinese Canadian Museum
Published 2:40 PDT, Wed April 12, 2023
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The Chinese Canadian Museum is receiving an additional $10 million from the province to support renovations and operating costs as the museum prepares for its public opening on July 1, 2023.
“Our government has been working incredibly closely with the Chinese Canadian community to bring Canada’s first museum dedicated to Chinese Canadian history to life,” said Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport, Lana Popham. “The historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver Chinatown will bring people from all over the world to learn about the significant contributions of Chinese Canadians to British Columbia and Canada, both past and present.”
The museum’s permanent home, the Wing Sang Building, is the oldest building in Vancouver Chinatown and is owned and operated by the Chinese Canadian Museum Society of British Columbia. The building will feature space for permanent and temporary exhibits, programs, events and student learning.
“This transformational funding from the province will support us as we put together the finishing touches towards the museum's official opening, constructing a space that is aesthetically pleasing and impactful, while sharing the stories of Chinese Canadians with the public in meaningful ways,” said Melissa Karmen Lee, chief executive officer, Chinese Canadian Museum. “The impact of offsetting operational costs also means more time and care is dedicated to developing the visitor experience, essential to the museum's success.”
This one-time funding brings the province’s total investment in the museum to more than $48.5 million.
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