Jason D.
12/8/2025
I did NOT know this place existed and I've lived in San Jose since the 90's! I'm so glad that my son was googling things to see in San Jose and suggested it. Inexpensive tickets -...
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
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535 N 5th St
San Jose, CA 95112
The Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) preserves and showcases over a century of Japanese American history through a unique collection of permanent and rotating exhibits. It highlights key events such as early immigration, agricultural contributions, incarceration during World War II, and the ongoing challenges faced by Japanese Americans in adapting to and enriching West Coast communities.
JAMsj serves as a historical forum that encourages present-day discussions on civil liberties, race relations, discrimination, and American identity. The museum's commitment to preserving history is supported by donations and funding from programs like the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program administered by the National Park Service.
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4.565 reviews
Nina C.
7/10/2025
Definitely recommend visiting this museum. Knowledgeable volunteers with family connections to the history of Japantown and internment camps are willing to provide a guided tour of the museum. I...
Melissa K.
4/5/2024
I've been fortunate enough to come here twice with a group of friends on guided tours with excellent docents! Both experiences were different, but just as meaningful and educational... after our...
Ted A.
8/10/2025
I highly recommend this museum. There was far more content than I expected. My teenage great grandnephew took a docent tour led by Carolyn. She was extremely knowledgeable on all of the subject...
Jett T.
7/26/2025
If you value freedom, you should visit the J-A museum in San Jose. It chronicles the forced roundup of 125,000 Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor to "camps" in deserts and swamps where they...
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