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Now more than ever, ours is a world of interdependence, integration, and transformation. Globally, Asian societies exercise increasing financial, political, and cultural influence. Nationally, a growing Asian and Asian American population is transforming the United States. Individually, we navigate our changing world craving connection and understanding.

A $125 million fundraising goal powers our vision for the National Museum of Asian Art’s next 100 years. With your help, we will expand our impact as a global leader for understanding the arts, cultures, and societies of Asia and their intersection with the United States.

Join us—our second century starts now.

Fundraising Priorities

In our second century, we are broadening and deepening our impact in the fields of Asian art history, conservation, and conservation science, reimagining visitor experience and digital engagement to build a more inclusive museum and centering collaboration to respond to global challenges.

Join us by supporting the following Second Century priorities:

Access & Experience

The National Museum of Asian Art will reimagine engagement and redefine the relationship between museum and visitor.

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    Introduce and Educate

    Ignite lifelong learning with family programs, pre-K–12 education offerings, training for educators, and online resources accessible to all

  • Two Chinese lion dancers, bright red, cloak like costumes with fuzzy features and expressive eyes and mouths.

    Celebrate Art and Culture

    Showcase and honor the diversity of Asian and American arts and cultures through public programs and heritage celebrations that broaden our reach

  • A detail of a patterned surface where four points meet in an X or cross shape, each panel decorated with painted semicircles suggesting feathers.

    Open New Pathways

    Improve wayfinding, experiment with new engagement tools, and expand virtual offerings to enable greater access to cross-cultural connection

Exhibitions & Collections

The National Museum of Asian Art will expand its leadership in the fields of Asian and American arts and cultures.

  • A gallery view showing a wide-bodied, vertical patterned metal vessel with a narrow dark neck in the foreground, other cases more difficult to view behind it.

    Expand Our Collections

    Pursue acquisitions to build our remarkable collections of art objects and archival materials as resources for scholars everywhere

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    Deepen Understanding

    Curate exhibitions that deepen understanding of the arts, cultures, and societies of Asia and their intersection with the United States

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Research & Scholarship

The National Museum of Asian Art will build its capacity as a global resource on both historical and contemporary topics.

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    Strengthen Scholarship

    Bolster NMAA’s role in producing, supporting, and sharing world-class scholarship on Asian and American art

  • A side detail of the neck and belly of a bronze vessel showing a geometric, animal-like protrusion.

    Unlock Object Histories

    Lead the growing field of Asian art provenance research, embracing opportunities for transparency, responsibility, and nuanced dialogue

  • Hand holding a paintbrush working on a painting

    Ensure the Future

    Train the next generation of museum professionals through fellowships and internships

Conservation & Cultural Heritage

The National Museum of Asian Art will advance its commitment to conservation, conservation science, and the protection of cultural heritage.

  • Unify Art and Science

    Deepen the impact of our unrivaled conservation lab combining traditional art conservation methods, cutting-edge technology, and scientific research

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    Serve the Field

    Strengthen international partnerships and build capacity in the cultural heritage sector through focused initiatives and training opportunities

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With your support, we’ll achieve all of these goals and more. Visit the link below to get started with a one time or monthly gift.

For more information, please contact Bob Halbruner, Chief Advancement Officer, at HalbrunerBW@si.edu or 202.417.5840.

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