School & Group Visits
Thank you for your interest in visiting the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum.
Enrich your knowledge of Chinese American and San Francisco history with one of our educational programs! Our tours and experiential programs provide in-depth explorations of the galleries at the Chinese Historical Society of America, and utilize the setting of Chinatown as an educational learning space.
Current Exhibits on Show
We Are Bruce Lee:
Be the Bridge:
The Underground:
Picnic Parade:
Wish You Were Here:
California Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Chinatown:
Angel Island Immigration Station:
Virtual Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion:
Programs and Tours We Offer
CHSA Museum Self-Guided Tour (Wed.-Sun. | 11:00am-4:00pm)
Public K-12 Groups: $3 per student plus $5 per chaperone
Private K-12 Groups: $5 per student plus $10 per chaperone
College students & adults: $10 per participant (regardless of group size)
Suggested Duration: 75-90 minutes
CHSA Museum Docent Tour (Wed.-Sun. | 11:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm)
Public K-12 Groups: $5 per student plus $5 per chaperone
Private K-12 Groups: $10 per student plus $10 per chaperone
College students & adults: $15 per participant (regardless of group size)
Suggested Duration: 40-60 minutes.
Chinatown Food Walking Tour (Wed.-Sun. | 11:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm) (capped at 20 guests max)
Public K-12 Groups: $150 flat rate for all students plus $10 per chaperone
Private K-12 Groups: $10 per student (K-12) plus $10 per chaperone
College students: $15 per student (regardless of group size)
Adult groups: $25 per participant (regardless of group size)
Although many of San Francisco’s once beloved Chinese restaurants of the past are now just a fond memory, some are still open today serving both the community and visitors alike with the spirit of traditional Chinese cooking. We take you through some of the most well known and loved historic restaurants of our neighborhood that range from traditional Cantonese cuisine to some of the earliest iterations of “Chinese American” food.
Food is not included in this tour.
Suggested Duration: 60-75 minutes.
Virtual Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion (Wed.-Sun. | 11:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm)
All groups: $50 flat rate (regardless of group size)
Suggested Duration: 60 minutes
Title I Schools: CHSA offers admission waivers for Title I schools. Please indicate your school’s status in your reservation email or on the form. Once a reservation is confirmed, the group will have to place a $20 deposit within 48 hours to hold the reservation.
CHSA Group Visit Reservation Form 2022
To make a reservation, please fill out the entire form below. Remember to press the submit button at the bottom of the form.
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To check out tour availability and other such inquiries, email our Education Coordinator, Amanda Putnam: amanda.putnam@chsa.org, or fill in our CHSA Group Visit Reservation Form. Please note, reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Reservations will be confirmed through email and with a Google Calendar invitation. You will pay for your trip on the day of your visit.
- We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment.
Cancellation or Rescheduling
The museum incurs significant staffing costs for cancellations or no shows. We ask that groups notify us 48 hours before your planned visit if you need to cancel. Late cancellations are required to pay the full amount for the reservation. Cancellations can be sent via email to amanda.putnam@chsa.org. Your cancellation will be considered final once you will receive an email response confirmation.
Rescheduling requests can also be done over the phone at (415) 682-5773 ext. 103 or by email to amanda.putnam@chsa.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your new proposed date, but cannot guarantee a spot. Please send at least two new dates as part of your request so that we can make the best effort to meet your needs.
If you have any more questions regarding our tours and programs, check out our Field Trip FAQ. Contact amanda.putnam@chsa.org if you have any further questions.
Please contact us with any questions online or at (415) 391-1188 x109. Thank you for your support!
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965 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
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