JOSS HOUSE MUSEUM

AUBURN, CA

The Joss House Museum, located in Auburn, California, is an important part of the town’s history. The structure is a traditional Chinese temple, built in 1854 by Chinese immigrants who had come to the area to work in the gold mines. It is the oldest Chinese temple in California, and it is one of the few remaining wooden structures of its kind in North America. The temple is a symbol of the strong Chinese heritage in the region, and it is part of the Auburn State Recreation Area.

The museum is managed by the Auburn Chinese Temple Association, which was formed in the 1950s to preserve the temple’s historic and cultural importance. The museum includes a variety of artifacts from the 19th century, including furniture, tools, and other objects that were used by the Chinese immigrants. There are also displays of traditional Chinese art, such as scroll paintings, calligraphy, and jade sculptures.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs, including guided tours, lectures, workshops, and performances. Visitors can also take part in traditional Chinese practices such as calligraphy, painting, and martial arts. The museum also hosts a variety of special events, including cultural festivals and Chinese New Year celebrations.

The Joss House Museum is a unique and important part of Auburn’s history and culture, and it is a must-see for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Chinese immigration in the area.

JOSS HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AUBURN CA. US MID #8400600348

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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JOSS HOUSE MUSEUM
215 SACRAMENTO ST
AUBURN
CA
95603

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