Japanese American Museum of Oregon — Attraction in Portland

A relatively small museum compare to many others. Some historical items related to the American Japanese local to northwest region. In particular to the WW II era, when American Japanese were unfairly treated and put into concentration camps. Some compeorary art work there as well. The entire place will probably take less than fifteen minutes to finish the tour. Not a whole lot of people there either. We visit on Sunday morning and was the one group there when we arrived. When we were leaving another group of 4-5 people just arrived. Parking in neighborhood is relatively easy and encouraging Sunday morning visit...

Very small museum, but it's worth the $5 admission. The permanent exhibit explains why there's no Japantown in Portland anymore after 1942. The quotes brought me to tears. This is a reminder of the tragedy of war and a warning to those living in the modern day to resist falling into the trap of fear and racism.

To those who like to walk through museums like they're gardens: you'll be finished in no time at all. The exhibits here are pretty heavy on the text, so take the time to read the...

Wonderful, small exhibit on the history of Japanese people in the West Coast. Not too far from the Greyhound Portland Station. I was very happy that I stopped here in the hour I had before needed to leave for the airport. It was perfect for my situation.

I paid an inexpensive admission fee and was very happy to learn about the Japanese Internment History which isn't covered much in history textbooks. There aren't many places like this around the area. Good value, not too big, and...