Seattle is opening a front door to its own history. Starting after October 28, 2026, the Wing Luke Museum is welcoming visitors on guided tours of the Eng Family Home, one of the last remaining and most intact historic family homes in the Chinatown-International District, cherished by the Suen King Eng family for more than 80 years.
Built in 1937 at 611 8th Avenue South, just a block from the museum, the modest one-story house tells a warm, resilient story. Suen King Eng founded a knitting company, his wife Sue Fong ran a bean sprout business from the basement, and over the years the family also ran a grocery, a cafe and a laundry while raising their family in Seattle and supporting relatives in Guangdong. Preserved as an immersive exhibit, the home lets visitors step into everyday life in 1930s Chinatown and celebrate how one pioneering Chinese American family built a life and a neighborhood legacy.
Tours are private group visits by advance reservation only. To book, call 206-623-5124, extension 125, or email [email protected]. The home is ADA accessible, with tickets at $30 for adults and $25 for seniors, and members receive 15 percent off preview tours on November 7 and December 19, 2026. Happy City News recommends booking early for this joyful new chapter in Seattle storytelling.
Photo: Wing Luke Museum
