3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024 Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen Download the complete book club flyer. Ava Wong, a Chinese-American lawyer, seems to have a perfect life with a successful surgeon husband, a son, and a beautiful home. However, her…

In the 14th Century, the harmony among humans, animals, and gods started to crumble. Infected by an animal attack, the protagonist, young Ashitaka, seeks a cure from the deer-like god Shishigami. During his journey, he witnesses humans ravaging the Earth, angering the wolf god Moro and Princess Mononoke, his human companion. Ashitaka’s efforts to mediate peace among them resulted in conflict.

3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2024 American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang Download the complete book club flyer. "American Born Chinese" by Gene Yang is a powerful graphic novel that interweaves the stories of three seemingly unrelated characters: Jin…

A poignant reflection on the human toll of war, this animated story tracks Seita (Tsutomu Tatsumi), a teen responsible for his younger sister, Setsuko (Ayano Shiraishi), following an American firebombing in WWII that separates them from their parents. Their survival story is both heartbreaking and realistic, as they depend on each other and fight against all odds to remain united and alive.

The Maridon Museum is pleased to announce the return of the popular “The Collectors” series. Join us on  Wednesday, May 15th to explore the captivating world of Chinese jewelry with Dr. Cynthia Marshall. This free lecture will delve into the rich history of adornment from ancient times to the modern era.

3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim Download the complete book club flyer. "The Last Story of Mina Lee" is an unconventional novel that explores the profound impact of secrets in…

Join The Maridon Museum as it hosts the Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter for an introductory class in Ikebana from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The class will focus on studying the Sogetsu Ikebana style.

The Maridon Museum is excited to welcome Rue Snider for the next installment of "The Collectors" series on Wednesday, June 12th. This session will explore the fascinating world of 3D construction and imagery used to create pop-up books.

3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024 Number One Chinese Restaurant by Lillian Li Download the complete book club flyer. "Number One Chinese Restaurant" by Lillian Li is set in the Beijing Duck House in Rockville, Maryland, a beloved Chinese restaurant.…

The Maridon Museum is pleased to announce the return of the popular “The Collectors” series on Thursday, July 18th. Pat Gallagher will present machines from his extraordinary collection and share his knowledge about PINBALL MACHINES!!!