Welcome to the Chen Art Gallery. The Chen Art Gallery is a non-profit museum that houses one of the most important collections of Chinese art in the United States. Operated by the T.F. Chen Family Foundation the museum showcases the collection of world renowned herbalist and pharmacist Dr. Tei Fu Chen and his family.

Open to the public since 2001, the Chen Art Gallery displays an impressive array of over 1,000 artifacts spanning 5000 years of Chinese history from the earliest Neolithic Era pottery to early 20th Century creations. Permanent exhibition galleries include a sumptuous Qing dynasty imperial throne room, an elegant Ming dynasty bedroom, scholar’s studio treasures, jade carvings, snuff bottles, cloisonné, gilt bronze Buddhist statues, ancient pottery, and several rooms of imperial porcelains. In 2006 a special exhibitions gallery was added to feature exhibitions of delicate silk textiles, traditional scroll paintings, or recent acquisitions. In 2012 three more galleries were added for a total of over 15 exhibition rooms. In 2014 a temporary exhibition debuted the acquisition of 100 original etchings from the masterful Vollard Suite by Pablo Picasso.

Currently on view is an exhibition titled "The Eye of an Art Collector” that features 4 rooms with various European art including Renaissance-20th century bronze statues, luxurious 18-20th century British and French clocks and jeweled eggs designed by Theo Fabergé.

In July 2024 an exciting exhibition titled Picasso as Printmaker opened featuring nearly 50 original etchings by the famous 20th century Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso.

Located within the world headquarters of Sunrider International in Torrance, California, the museum is free and open to the public. The T.F. Chen Family sincerely hopes that each person who visits the museum can appreciate the beauty, rich history, and amazing achievements of Chinese culture. In this way the Chen Art Gallery aspires to serve as a bridge of cultural understanding and appreciation between East and West.

1625 Abalone Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
Located inside the headquarters of Sunrider International in downtown Torrance on the NW corner of Carson Street and Abalone near the intersection of Carson Street and Western Avenue. Accessible from the 110 and 405 Freeways.

• Reservations: For staff scheduling purposes, visitors are encouraged to call ahead and make reservations to visit the gallery. For large tours of groups between 10-25 people, it is advised to call a month in advance or earlier. For smaller groups of 1-9 people, it is recommended to call about a week in advance, especially if you are only available on a specific day.


• We are currently unable to accommodate walk-ins. All guests must call ahead to schedule their visit.


• Children aged 10 years and under are not allowed.


• No photography or recording devices of any kind.


• Cellphones: Guests will be asked to put their cellphones on silent or vibrate and refrain from using their phones during the tour. If guests need to use their phone, they will be escorted out of the museum and not be able to re-enter. 


• Food, drinks, backpacks and large bags are not allowed.


• Guests are required to stay with the tour guide during the entire tour. Guests are not allowed to tour without a tour guide regardless of party size.


• Permitted: Guests may bring their own wheelchairs, walkers, walking canes, and small portable folding stools to assist with walking and standing as they will be on their feet for 90-120 minutes for the duration of the tour.