Courage and Compassion Exhibit Grand Opening

Join us at the Idaho State Museum to celebrate the grand opening of our newest exhibit, Courage and Compassion: Our Shared Story of the Japanese American World War II Experience. Festivities begin at 10:30 AM and include the musical drumming talents of Sangha Taiko, crafts for all ages, and a roundtable discussion with content experts!  

Presented by the Go For Broke National Education Center, Courage and Compassion explores stories of Japanese American life during WWII. Following the attacks on Pearl Harbor, the lives of Japanese Americans across the U.S. changed forever. Those living on the West Coast faced removal and incarceration, while many living in inland states found themselves the target of anti-Japanese sentiment. Discover stories of bravery and community in Idaho and across the nation with exclusive content co-developed with guest curators and local partners. 

Discounted museum admission all day! $5.00 for ages 6+. Ages 5 and under are free. 

Grand Opening Schedule:

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Enjoy traditional Japanese drumming performed by Sangha Taiko.  

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Learn more about moments of courage and compassion displayed by both the Japanese American community and allies in a roundtable discussion moderated by Kurt Ikeda, Chief of Interpretation and Community Outreach at Minidoka National Historic Site, and featuring Dr. Emily Anderson, Curator at the Japanese American National Museum; Jim Jones, former Idaho Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice; and Teresa Tamura, Author of Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp. 

10:45AM – 2 PM: Create paper crane origami that will then be displayed in the exhibit! Craft facilitated by the Boise Valley Japanese American Citizens League. 

12:10 PM – 12:40 PM: Enjoy traditional Japanese drumming performed by Sangha Taiko. 

1:00PM: Uncover more unique stories in a gallery talk led by Dr. Emily Anderson from the Japanese American National Museum. Meet at the exhibit’s entrance.  

2:00PM: Uncover more unique stories in a gallery talk led by Dr. Emily Anderson from the Japanese American National Museum. Meet at the exhibit’s entrance.