Free First Sunday at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon

Photo courtesy of Japanese American Museum of Oregon

Attend the Japanese American Museum of Oregon for Free First Sunday event. 

The Japanese American Museum of Oregon preserves and honors the history and culture of Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest. The museum educates the public about the Japanese American experience during WWII, and advocates for the protection of civil rights for all Americans.

On the first Sunday of the month, you can visit the museum for free and participate in family-friendly activities.

You may also want to check out OMSI discount day on the first Sunday of the month and Portland Art Museum’s free first Thursday event. 

Here are the details about the monthly event: 

Free First Sunday at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon

On the first Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., get free admission and hands-on, family-friendly activities at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon.

Visit JAMO’s current exhibition as well as the museum’s permanent exhibition on free first Sunday.

Also, the current exhibit is Sadako and Paper Cranes: Through Our Eyes.

May Activity

Contribute to the museum’s latest exhibition by creating your own crane. Learn to fold origami paper cranes, write a message for peace onto their crane and then hang it in the front gallery. All ages welcome.

There’s also a new History Detectives kids activity booklet at the museum. Complete the booklet and receive an official History Detective badge.

This event is free to attend and open to all. 

The Japanese American Museum of Oregon is at 411 NW Flanders St. in Portland. For more information, visit the museum’s website. 

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