About
Vietnamese Minnesotan Museum a 501C3 organization with the mission to preserve and enrich our cultural heritage, legacy and art through preservation, human services and educational initiatives. We aim to cultivate a thriving community by preserve our history, nurturing Vietnamese art, fostering cultural pride, support mental wellbeing, and empowering other organizations; promote cross-cultural interactions and foster mutual understanding and cooperation between the Vietnamese community and other communities.
Goals
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Build a thriving community by:
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Preserving the history of the Vietnamese community in Minnesota.
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Nurturing Vietnamese art.
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Encouraging cultural pride.
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Supporting mental health.
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Encouraging and empowering other organizations.
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Promoting cultural interaction and cooperation between the Vietnamese community and other communities.
Activities
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Organize art and cultural exhibitions to showcase the cultural heritage of the Vietnamese community.
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Provide humanitarian services and community support to those in need.
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Develop educational programs about Vietnamese culture and history to raise awareness and understanding of the Vietnamese cultural heritage.
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Create opportunities for cultural exchange and cooperation between communities to promote understanding and integration.
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The Vietnamese Minnesotan Museum plays a vital role in preserving and developing the cultural heritage of the Vietnamese community in Minnesota, while also promoting understanding and cooperation between different communities.
Oanh Pham
Deputy Chief Executive Director
Scientist, author, writer, historian, planner, Community leader.
Nhu Duong
Treasurer and Exhibitions Director
Accountant, teacher, Scientist, artist, community organizer.
Todd Cao
Secretary
Veteran, instructor, community leader, public servant, business owner.
Martino Nguyen
Curator and Program Director
Artist, Community leader, business owner, human rights activist, public servants.