Reviews of Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (Museum)

Nicole Simoes

Small but an important space w a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Takahiro

(Translated by Google) One of the must-visit places in Portland. If you go to a Japanese garden, you should visit here. Know the Nikkei who were detained during World War II. The explanation of the exhibition is in English, but you can learn enough containment just by looking at the exhibits. (Original) ポートランドで絶対に訪れるべき場所の１つ。日本庭園に行くならここも訪れるべき。 第二次世界大戦中に強制収容させられた日系人のことを知れます。展示の説明は英語だが、展示品を見るだけでも十分強制収容のことを学べます。

Janice Choy-Weber

Very informative staff and displays. This is a great opportunity to learn about Japantown and the internment of American citizens.

Kevin Oyama

A must see for any and all

Tiff Ting

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 explanations.

Nikki Lardas

A must see for those of us who grew up knowing nothing about the internment camps.

Thom Johnson

A black mark on American history was had in the treatment of Americans of Japanese descent. So many Americans don't know there were concentration camps within our borders during WWII. Go, learn, grieve, and then help to prevent this atrocity in the future.

Jason Lau

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 educational.

Neal Peterson

Historical presentation was spot on and well done.

David Cox

A very important museum, tells a very important story regarding how immigrants we're treated in the past and thinking about it in today's context.

Takumi Yamagishi

ポートランドを訪れた日本人には是非寄って欲しい場所。

Steve Gramstad

True tribute to those that sacrificed.

John Waidley

Legit history, great docent's, growing ..

Brad Crawford

Great small museum for Japanese history in the Pacific Northwest

John Wong

Very nice space and exhibit

Ruth Britton Yasui

I came here on the Min Yasui Day walk and was super impressed by the display. For such a tiny looking place, there was a lot to see and learn about the Japanese American's who lived through the war and the interment. If you are of Japanese descent and want to connect to the Japanese community or if you are just curious to learn more, this is the place to go.

JoJo Gentry

Spent an hour here. Definitely a highlight of my time in Portland!

Angelica Franco

I enjoyed my visit to this Japanese Museum. The museum basically is telling the history of the horrible treatment of Japanese citizens during WWII and the terrible Japanese internment camps. It was an eye-opener and highly suggest for people to visit so we can prevent the same thing from ever happening again. It's a very small museum but it speaks volume in regards to the pictures and mementos of the experiences of those Japanese citizens who have been wronged in the past.

Emily Sokolowski

Small, eye opening museum. I saw the Yellow Terror Exhibit. 5 stars.

Lynn Geis

I have visited the Legacy Center many times. The permanent exhibit offers a poignant education about Japantown before WWII, and also the experience of our citizens who were sent to internment camps. The changing exhibits are always excellent as well.

Dwight Onchi

The Oregon Nikkei (Japanese Community) Legacy Center/ History Museum is a must visit for everyone. The authentic displays and video interviews are important reminders of what happened to all Japanese American citizens on the west coast during WWII. I have donated precious items from my parents estate for future exhibits that represent their way of life before WWII, their sacrifices, patriotism & eventual success in the face of adversity.

Andrew Engert

Great place!