Japanese American museum and programs, based in Portland, Oregon.Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center

Japanese American History Museum
A project of the Oregon Nikkei Endowment

121 NW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 224-1458

Exhibit hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.

$3 suggested donation,
free for Friends of Oregon Nikkei Endowment

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For information on administrative hours please call us at
503-224-1458.

 

Current Exhibits

Oregon Nikkei: Reflections of an American Community

Hayashi greenhouse, museum exhibit

Our permanent exhibit celebrates the lives and contributions of Oregon's Nikkei community and evokes memories of shared experiences - from early settlement through the unique challenges of World War II and into the 21st century. Please join us at the Legacy Center for this unique and educational glimpse of Japanese American life in Oregon.

 

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Kokeshi: From Tradition to Today
January 27 - April 15, 2012

Trace the history of Kokeshi and enjoy the simplicity and creativity of this charming Japanese doll.

Kokeshi


Kokeshi dolls have been made since the early 1800s in Japan. Probably originating as toys for children and tourist items from the Tohoku region, kokeshi are an amazing illustration of simplicity, design, and creativity.

Kokeshi: From Tradition to Today features historic artist-made dolls as well as examples from students and faculty from area institutions, including The Art Institute of Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland State University, and University of Oregon.

This exhibit explores the history of the dolls and means of expression. Featuring objects from local and regional collections, the exhibit highlights the kokeshi form and design techniques being used by contemporary artists, designers and products all over the world. Special thanks to Michael Evans and Robert Wolf for their assistance with the exhibition.

Programs and events for Kokeshi: From Tradition to Today will include a First Thursday Arts Walk, a doll painting workshop and a Critique Day where "celebrity" judges will comment on student work. Be sure to check back for more details, dates and times.
 


Exhibit hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11 am to 3 pm, Sundays noon to 3 pm. Suggested donation for admission is $3 (free for Friends of Oregon Nikkei Endowment).

Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
121 NW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97209 Directions

Phone: 503-224-1458
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Online Exhibits

Tour our permanent exhibit
"Reflections of an American Community"

 

Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center is partnering with Discover Nikkei, one of the world's largest sources for Nikkei-related databases, history and culture, to create online collections of photographs and history relating to Oregon's Japanese American history.

Nihonmachi: Portland's Japantown

Nihonmachi

Nikkei Farmers of the Hood River Area

Nikkei Farmers

Taken: Oregonians Arrested after Pearl Harbor

Taken: FBI

Oregon Nikkei History (3 parts)

Portland Assemby Center

Current Exhibit

Kokeshi:
From Tradition to Today

January 27-April 15, 2012

Kokeshi Card

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The Legacy Center has a wealth of resources documenting Japanese American history and culture, housing original manuscripts, government documents and publications, as well as historical and contemporary artifacts and photographs.

Upcoming Exhibits

Roger Shimomura: Shadows of Minidoka
May - August 2012

Coming Home: Japanese Americans in Portland after World War II
September 2012 -
January 2013

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