Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum in Long Beach

I came for a special event so I didnt get to explore the museum much inside.The outdoor space is so tranquil and takes you on a journey spiritually. There is an energy shift when you enter here. Its an experience as long as you are open and allow it to happen.I look forward to coming back to explore more of the artifacts inside the museum.

Small space, big ambiance!

This was a very nice museum good staff gave very good visuals and information on the ancestors

Perseverance at its finest... Simply set and explained. No need for more than or how to...or where as...etc.

This is easily one of my best experiences at any art museum. Community and togetherness is very clear here and I felt very welcomed. Whether you live in LB or are just passing through I would recomend a visit or two.

Underwhelmed. Is this even art? Visit disappointing. Dont waste you money.

Small but mighty! Great staff. Highly recommend.

I have no idea how the museum is. Ive tried going twice, once on a weekday and once on a long holiday weekend, and both times they were closed for private events with no way to check online or on their social media. I dont live in Long Beach so its frustrating to make the drive only to find a piece of paper (or the first time, a very apologetic employeetelling me theyre closed.Seems small and intimate so theres probably not a lot of staff. Hopefully Ill find out in person one day.

Having my four kids see the StoneMoney from my Island of Yap (wa’abbrings me pride. This museum will forever have a special place in my heart. Thank you❤️🙏🇫🇲 to all the volunteers and Director 🐢🌅MOGETHIN&KAM’MAGAR🌺

Felt a bit of home and folks so friendly and welcoming.

An amazing piece of our community. Worth more than a visit... Membership is inexpensive and so worth it!

Didnt go in

It was great! Curator Fran is setting up a new exhibit and JPz work is ongoing and inspiring.

A necessary place to visit for all people especially islanders. This is one of the only museums in existence run by people who are part of the culture. It is so refreshing and powerful to have the stewardship of Aunty Fran and all the countless heart, hands, and heads that have come together over time to honor the ancestors that are housed in this sacred home for our Pacific Islander cultures. From divine carvings with a deep and rich history to shifting exhibits that reflect past and current experiences of our communities, this space is a sanctuary in the Long Beach community.

As a Chamorro (Micronesianwoman, combat veteran, and person in the world, this was a moving experience that Ill never forget. The curator, Fran Lujan, is amazing and everyone should visit at least once to realize how much NHPI peoples have sacrificed for and contributed to the country and the world.

I wish it was a bigger place.

Get there early. And get a spokesman

Meh, lots of pictures of tattoos on the walls, very little exhibits. Went today at 1pm. Doors were locked. We buzzed and some young girl let us in. We werent charged admittance and there was little happening. Not impressed.

A great place to experience Pacific Island Art, especially Micronesia.

This museum is smaller than most. It sits in the median of converging busy streets. While you can see most art pieces and view the videos within 2 hours, its possible to take away information about the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands that you probably will not have learned elsewhere. The art collection is mostly the private collection of the founder. The staff is very knowledgable about what pieces they have. Tours are available. Better for older kids (teensthan younger. Park across the street at MOLAA for free.

Its really nice and pretty and nice quiet.

Great museum with wonderful exhibits that last a full year. Great information about the islands.Current exhibit features traditional tribal tattoos and a tattoo artist, Tricia Allen was working there during the day, very awesome.

"Lee Young Jun PEN ART"Pen Art(General Remarks)Infinity of lines and dots have symbolism.  Such symbolism is ever changing according to the spirit’s depth.  All works are kaleidoscopic; they are usually composed of indescribable expressions.  Therefore, art’s depth also can be said to be unlimited.  Is pen art’s depth also infinite?  In other words, do the lines and dots flowing from the nib of a pen have an artistic qualification?  In this respect, it is worth thinking deeply.  Pen art begins from an essence of nature’s fundamental values.  From the standpoint of value, or color, a harmony of black and white is essential in nature.  As it is impossible to see any color in darkness, distinguishing color is an essential role of light.  That is why the soul is drawn to light.  Whiteness, or light is a spiritual reflection of the soul while blackness, or darkness is a reality of life on earth.  As the color green is an essential color of vegetation, burnt charcoal is an earthy color that will stay near black.  Blackness is heterogeneous and may be hostile to life.  If blackness belongs to the essence of nature, it also may be said to represent the image of death.  A combination of black and white constitutes degrees of lightness and darkness.  When painting black on a white background, the soul is transported to the white background.  Whiteness comes to life when contrasted with black line and black space.  In this case, soul also may be expressed through the blackness.  Soul may be transported to the black or a combination of white and black, which shed a mysterious merit to the soul or spirit.  Pen arts starts and ends from an essence of nature’s fundamental contrasts.  The primary essence is infinite and eternal while the artistic harmony of black and white can take one’s breath away.  But, this is not possible until a metamorphosis has been realized over many years and spiritual transcendence has occurred.  The transfer of spirit  occurs when one’s life experiences are projected onto the white canvas in harmony with blackness.  That is the true ‘pen art.’                Artist Lee Young JunI am a Korean.I pioneered the " Lee Young Jun Pen Art " andPerfected the genre.I am Artist Lee Young Jun.Pen Art is the only genre is an important work In the world.The works are extremely valuable.And no one is able to work not dare to imitate.The hope my work can be sympathy to many people. Thank you."Lee young jun PEN ART 총론"(총론 :總論)PEN ART(Korea)-------------------------------------------선과 점의 무한함은 상징성이 있다.그 상징성은 정신의 깊이에 따라 변화무쌍(變化無雙)하다.모든 작품이 그러하다.변화무쌍하기 때문에 형언할 수 없는 표현으로 이어진다.그리하여 예술의 깊이는 무한한 것이다.펜의 예술이라고 하면 깊이가 무한함이 있을까?일반적으로 펜의 끝에서 흘러나오는 선과 점이과연, 예술성을 갖출 수 있겠는가 라는 점이다.이점에 대하여 깊이 생각할 필요가 있다.펜의 예술은 자연의 근본적인 색채의 본질에서부터 시작한다.색채의 본질에서 보면 흑(黑), 백(白)의 조화는 자연의 근본적(根本的)이다.조명이 없는 어두운 곳에서는 색을 볼 수 없듯이색을 구분할 수 있게 해주는 것이 빛의 본질적인 작용이다.때문에 흰색으로 나타나는 빛 속에서 영(靈)을 이끌어 들인다.흰색 또는 빛은 영(靈)의 혼적(魂的)인 영상이다.자연색은 검은 색이다. 녹색이 식물의 본질적인 색채인 것처럼타버린 숯은 검은색으로 남는 본질적인 색상이다.절대적인 어둠 속에서 어떤 생명의 운동도 있을 수 없다.검은색은 생명에 대한 이질적(異質的)이고 적대성 (敵對性)이 있다.검은색이 자연의 본질(本質)이라면, 검은색은 죽음의 영적(靈的)인 영상이다.흰색이 검은색과 결합(結合)할 때 명암(明暗)이 이뤄진다.흰 화면에 검은색을 칠하면 靈이 흰 화면에 이입(移入)된다.검은 선(線), 검은 면(面)과 만날 때, 흰색은 부활(復活)한다.검은 색을 통하여 영을 표현할 수 있다.영(靈)이란 검은색 속에 이입될 수 있는 유일한 것이며, 영과 혼의 색채 흑(黑), 백(白)을결합(結合)하면 신비함을 갖는다. 그리고 펜의 예술은 자연의 근본적인 색채의 본질에서부터 시작하여 근본적인 색채의 본질에서 끝을 맺는다.근본적인 본질은 무한(無限)하고 영원함이 있으며, 흑, 백의 조화는 예술적(藝術的)으로충분히 살아 숨쉴 수 있다. 그것은 오랜 시간을 통하여 다듬고 완성된 경지를이룬 뒤에야 가능하고, 혼(魂)을 담는 완벽한 선율이 전제 되어야 한다.흑, 백의 조화 속에 고고(孤高)하고 생생한 선율이 흰 화면에 영이 이입될 때 비로소 영의 세계는 창조(創造)된다.그것이 진정한 펜의 예술이다.이영준( 李  永 俊)