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Japanese American Museum of Oregon, Chinatown
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Japanese American Museum of Oregon

  • 4.8118 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 4 pm

A calm, thoughtfully curated museum exploring the history and experiences of Japanese Americans in Oregon. Expect rotating exhibits, archival materials, and community-focused programs that make history accessible and personal — a rewarding stop for curious visitors and researchers alike.

Quick answers

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When is Japanese American Museum of Oregon open?

Mon–Tue closed; Wed 10 AM–4 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Sun 11 AM–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit Japanese American Museum of Oregon?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Japanese American Museum of Oregon indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Where is Japanese American Museum of Oregon?

411 NW Flanders St STE 100,Portland, OR 97209.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 4 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Best time to go

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
Closed
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
10 AM–4 PM
thursday
Closed
friday
10 AM–4 PM
saturday
10 AM–4 PM
sundayToday
11 AM–4 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Japanese American Museum of Oregon
  2. 2 Rainbow City · 1 min
  3. 3 Lan Su Chinese Garden · 2 min
  4. 4 Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnels Tour · 4 min
  5. 5 Froelick Gallery · 5 min
411 NW Flanders St STE 100, Portland, OR 97209(opens the map)DirectionsTo ChinatownCall+15032241458Websitejamo.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 118 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around Chinatown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.