Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum, Long Beach

About Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum

Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum in Long Beach functions as a community gathering space celebrating the cultures and histories of Pacific Islands throughout Oceania. Visitors explore exhibits featuring Pacific Island ethnic art and cultural artifacts, including displays of stone money and contemporary works by Indigenous and Black artists. The museum presents rotating exhibitions such as Art 25: Art in the 25th Century, which investigates how Indigenous and Black art exists in the contemporary world and features collaborations with artists worldwide. Visitors can view works by Tongva descendant artists presented in ceremonial contexts alongside pieces by featured contemporary artists. The museum encourages appointments, and groups of ten or more guests must schedule visits at least one month prior. Tours are available for organized groups. The space operates on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule in Long Beach, California.