Dallas asian american historical society
Our legacy is here.
The Dallas Asian American Historical Society was established to research, preserve, and amplify the legacy of Asian Americans in the Dallas area.
south asian exhibition
Untitled Homeland
“Untitled Homeland” explores how South Asian migrants have navigated the unspoken hierarchies they carry, caste, gender roles, religious divisions, and generational trauma alongside the pressures of assimilation in the U.S.
Exhibition opens Friday, October 17th at 6:30pm
The mat
Museum of Asian Texans
The Museum of Asian Texans (MAT), founded and operated by the Dallas Asian American Historical Society (DAAHS), is the first cultural institution of its kind in Dallas dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and amplifying the histories and lived experiences of Asian Texans.
Located in the historic South Side on Lamar building, the MAT functions as a community archive, storytelling lab, resource center, and exhibition gallery. It will serve as a transformative thirdspace for history, healing, and cultural connection.
What We Do
Community archiving
Preserve
We collect, safeguard, and digitize artifacts, documents, and stories to build the region’s first community archive dedicated to Asian American history and ensure these materials remain accessible for future generations.
Narrative Change
Amplify
DAAHS transforms historical materials into public education, storytelling, and cultural programming that reach broader audiences. Through exhibitions, public programs, media, and educational initiatives, we bring history to life
digitization services
Preserve Your Legacy
We are committed to helping families safeguard their memories for future generations. Our team offers support in digitizing and archiving personal collections, from family photo albums to business records and cultural artifacts. By preserving these materials, we ensure that Asian American histories in North Texas are remembered, shared, and woven into the broader narrative of our city and state.
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Support Our Work
Your gift helps us preserve Asian American history, expand our community archive, and keep these stories alive for generations to come.
