Japanese American Museum Of Oregon

Thought provoking and well done

This museum is well put together and takes on a tough subject well. There are lots of neat things to look at and listen to. Well done

Excellent presentation of a sensetive subject

I was familiar with the WWII experiences for Japanese Americans in California, but this musuem focused on that experience, as well as how the Japanese were treated earlier in Oregon. Need about an ho...

Excellent small, intimate history of Japanese in the Portland area

Located in Chinatown, which initially was Japantown, in downtown Portland in a building that used to be a barber shop and bathhouse. Parking might be a slight issue depending on day and time of visit...

A moving experience

I visited this Museum in Portland, not knowing what to expect. It was small, but held important history of the Japanese Americans of Portland that were interned during WW2. I'd encourage anyone to mak...

An important insight into the dangers of state-sponsored prejudice and discrimination.

This exhibition introduces visitors to the story of Japanese internment during World War 2. As a visitor from Australia, I did not have much background knowledge, and it provides a good overview of th...