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REMEMBRANCE THE LEGACY OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 9066 IN WASHINGTON STATE

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, All Day; additional 29 dates below.

Exhibit Museum Admission Required

REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State

Explore the intergenerational impacts and legacy of the incarceration of people of Japanese descent during World War II.

In this gallery, visitors will experience history through photographs, art, objects, letters, and film.  A significant part of this exhibition was sourced by working with individuals and families who were directly impacted by Executive Order 9066, including survivors and their descendants.

The Japanese community first set down roots in Washington State during the 1890s. Early immigrants took low-paying jobs in railroads, sawmills, salmon canneries, farms, and as domestic laborers. Within a few decades, however, these Washingtonians had become a vital part of our state with contributions to both culture and commerce.

It was not a life without conflict, however. Changing laws and the stirring of war with Japan caused strain for many Japanese Americans. The bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 only intensified fear and frustration as uncertainty about the future increased. President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942, authorizing the creation of concentration camps for Japanese American citizens. This event would mark the lives of Japanese Americans, their families, and their communities forever.

Upcoming Dates

All Day

  • Wed, Jul 1, 2026
  • Thu, Jul 2, 2026
  • Fri, Jul 3, 2026
  • Sat, Jul 4, 2026
  • Sun, Jul 5, 2026
  • Tue, Jul 7, 2026
  • Wed, Jul 8, 2026
  • Thu, Jul 9, 2026
  • Fri, Jul 10, 2026
  • Sat, Jul 11, 2026
  • Sun, Jul 12, 2026
  • Tue, Jul 14, 2026
  • Wed, Jul 15, 2026
  • Thu, Jul 16, 2026
  • Fri, Jul 17, 2026
  • Sat, Jul 18, 2026
  • Sun, Jul 19, 2026
  • Tue, Jul 21, 2026
  • Wed, Jul 22, 2026
  • Thu, Jul 23, 2026
  • Fri, Jul 24, 2026
  • Sat, Jul 25, 2026
  • Sun, Jul 26, 2026
  • Tue, Jul 28, 2026
  • Wed, Jul 29, 2026
  • Thu, Jul 30, 2026
  • Fri, Jul 31, 2026
  • Sat, Aug 1, 2026
  • Sun, Aug 2, 2026
  • Tue, Aug 4, 2026
  • …and 284 more

Hours

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday.

Closed Mondays & some holidays.

Age Recommendation

All ages welcome

Admission

Guest tickets cost $0.00.

Ticket Info

Museum admission required to visit this exhibit. Virtual Tour Available.

Box Office Info

General Museum Admission
Tickets can be purchased at the museum’s admissions counter, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday.

Ticketed Events & Programs:
Purchase online HERE.

Equity Statement

"The Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) has witnessed the turmoil in our nation of the past months and the outpouring of grief and pain by the Black community. We acknowledge the historical truths that underpin the proests in our state and in our nation: slavery, discriminatory laws, and racism that permeates our systems of justice, housing, healthcare, and more. We have also taken stock of our own institution’s role in systemic racism and acknowledge the need to address it."
For more information about The Washington State History Museum's commitment to equity and racial justice, view their full equity statement.