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.

Museum Location:

121 NW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Located in Portland's Old Town neighborhood, between Couch and Davis Streets. One block from the Old Town/Chinatown light rail stop. (photo courtesy Rich Iwasaki)

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

$3 donation, free for Friends
 

Group tours, speaking engagements, and research appointments are available. Please visit our Resources & Services page to learn more.
 

Wheelchair access is available through the Merchant Hotel courtyard. To schedule or for more information, please contact us:

Phone: 503-224-1458

 

The term "Nikkei" means Japanese emigrants and their descendants. Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center is located in the Merchant Hotel building built 1880-1885, and is of historical interest, being located in the oldest part of Portland in the heart of what was once Portland's Japantown (Nihonmachi) until World War II. The building housed a laundry, bathhouse and barbershop run by Japanese families in the early years.
 

Currently showing:

Oregon Nikkei: Reflections of an American Community

The Hayashi family greenhouse, courtesy of Toshiko Hayashi.
 

Tour the exhibit "Reflections of an American Community"
 

with:

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

Trace the history of Kokeshi and enjoy the simplicity and creativity of this charming Japanese doll. Special thanks to Michael Evans and Robert Wolf for their assistance with this exhibition.
 

Upcoming at the Legacy Center

First Thursday
February 2, 2012, 5-7pm
Free
The new Kokeshi exhibit will be open for visitors, as well as the permanent exhibit, Reflections of an American Community.

2012 Exhibits
Read more about our upcoming exhibits on our exhibits page.

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