Japanese American Museum of San Jose, Cultural museum in Japantown, San Jose, United States.
The Japanese American Museum of San Jose contains permanent and rotating exhibits that document local Japanese American history through photographs, artifacts, and personal narratives.
The museum preserves records of Japanese immigration to America, agricultural achievements, and experiences during World War II internment camps from 1942 to 1945.
Exhibitions at the museum examine civil liberties, racial discrimination, and American identity through the lens of Japanese American experiences in California.
Visitors can explore the museum collections from Thursday through Sunday between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, with admission prices of $8 for adults.
The museum maintains archives of personal letters, documents, and photographs from Japanese American families who settled in the Santa Clara Valley.
Location: San Jose
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Mercoledì off; Giovedì-Domenica 12:00-16:00
Phone: +14082943138
Website: https://jamsj.org
GPS coordinates: 37.34750,-121.89371
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:14
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