The Mai Wah Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established for educational, charitable, and scientific purposes, including research and public education about the history, culture, and conditions of Asian people in the Rocky Mountain West.

The Society collects and preserves artifacts, preserves historic buildings and sites, presents public exhibits, and supports research and publication of materials of scholarly and general interest.

Volunteers

Help is always needed and appreciated at the Mai Wah, and there’s no better way to share or learn about Montana’s Asian culture and history than to dive in as a volunteer.  
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Staff

Our part-time and seasonal staff members help ensure that the Society’s day-to-day work runs smoothly and that visitors can get the most from their time at the Mai Way.  Learn more >>

Board

The Board of Directors, with the generous help of volunteers, organizes the annual Chinese New Year Parade and schedules educational events throughout the year.  Learn more >>

Partners

The Mai Wah’s continuing work to provide new research and education about Butte’s Chinese history would not be possible without support from fantastic partners.  Learn more >>