JANM

[Kimberly de Berzunza]

I've been wanting to visit the JANM for a while and today was just disappointed to not have more time to explore it fully.  Not only did I find it to be extremely interesting, but I thought it was attractively and efficiently designed and thorough.  Our docent Mas was great, giving just the right balance of his personal experience and that of others.

As David noted above, I find disturbing similarities to what is going on in our country right now, and don't really understand how not everyone does.  I have been to Manzanar, which is interesting and I recommend to all, but this museum was a lot more complete and the guide made it a lot more engaging, also.

Despite the cost and time for us to go to LA from San Diego, I think this museum would be worth it. It doesn't align with my curriculum, but my ELA colleague teaches "Farewell to Manzanar" to her 7th grade students and also the Executive Order and some other primary sources, and I am going to try to work with her to make a trip happen next year.  In any case, I want to go back with my family and more time.