Asia Pacific Peace Museum

Asia Pacific Peace Museum The world's first English-language museum dedicated to the history of World War II in Asia

Calling all educators! Are you looking for a meaningful, impactful experience for your students?The WongAvery Asia Pacif...
08/31/2026

Calling all educators! Are you looking for a meaningful, impactful experience for your students?

The WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum (APPM) tailors school programs to your class' needs to offer students a deep dive into WWII history in the Asia Pacific, encouraging critical thinking about human rights, conflict resolution, and global citizenship. Through guided tours and hands-on activities, we connect past events to modern social justice.

🚌 What we offer:
Guided curriculum-aligned gallery tours, designed to engage students in complex issues
Interactive workshops exploring our peacebuilding philosophy
Engaging Q&A sessions with museum educators
📅 Booking for the upcoming school term is now open!

📧 Secure your preferred date by filling out the booking form via the link in our bio.

August 14 marked the International Memorial Day for “Comfort Women”.During WWII, over 200,000 girls and young women acro...
08/17/2026

August 14 marked the International Memorial Day for “Comfort Women”.

During WWII, over 200,000 girls and young women across East and Southeast Asia were victimized under this systemic sexual violence committed by the Japanese Military.

On August 14, 1991, Kim Hak-sun became the first survivor to publicly testify about her traumatic experience under Japan's wartime military sexual slavery system, after decades of silence. Her courage empowered survivors across Korea, China, the Philippines, Taiwan, and other occupied territories of Imperial Japan to join her in bringing alive a history that seems to have been forgotten and erased from postwar justice and memories.

In the same year, her testimony also inspired grassroots advocacy works that demand a sincere and official apology. The weekly “ Wednesday Demonstration” started in 1991 still goes on till this day in Seoul, South Korea, reminding us justice for all the victims has yet to be served.

At the APPM in Toronto, honouring and remembering the women and girls who experienced and survived this human atrocity helps many understand that peace is only possible when we have the courage to confront a difficult history and past wrongs.

For education.
For peace.
For a better world.

On August 9, 1945, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Japan, this time on the city of Nagasaki. Today, we...
08/10/2026

On August 9, 1945, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Japan, this time on the city of Nagasaki. Today, we want to share this artwork by 17 year old Reina Z., titled Oleanders After Time.

Reina’s painting “captures a clock frozen at 11:02am, the time when the last atomic bomb was dropped in Nagasaki.” It also shows several oleanders, the first flowers to bloom after the atomic bombing.

Reina’s artwork displays that although time stopped, life did not. Even after great destruction, there are those small flowers of resilience that continue to grow.

Historical memory is constructed through a complex interplay of factors, including legal and geopolitical dynamics. Whil...
06/29/2026

Historical memory is constructed through a complex interplay of factors, including legal and geopolitical dynamics. While these factors may shift with time, personal testimonies of those first-hand witnesses are imperative in keeping historical memory alive.

Xia Shuqin was only eight years old when the Nanjing Massacre took place. Her parents, grandparents, and siblings were killed by the Japanese soldiers during the massacre. Only she and her four-year old sister had survived. But she did not stop as a survivor. She testified and shared her horrific experiences; she fought at Japan’s court for the truthfulness of her story. Her testimony forms an integral part of Nanjing Massacre’s collective memory.

This photo of Xia Shuqin and many first-hand photographs and videos during the massacre were taken by American missionary John Magee, who was part of the International Safety Zone in Nanjing where a quarter of a million of Chinese people saw as their refuge during the Nanjing Massacre. Magee also testified at the International Military Tribunal of the Far East as a powerful witness of the atrocity.

Testimonies from witnesses like Xia and Magee help reveal what actually happened during the 6 weeks of indiscriminate massacre, and inspire us with their courage and tenacity in the face of threats and trials in life.

How can we mend a broken world?One student visitor of the APPM Keisha created this artwork “Mending the World” and wrote...
05/26/2026

How can we mend a broken world?

One student visitor of the APPM Keisha created this artwork “Mending the World” and wrote: “The torn map represents conflict around the world. The red sewing represents understanding, peace, and unity. Instead of hiding the damage conflict and war have brought, the stitches are visible to show that peace does not mean forgetting the past, but learning from it.”

Keisha also “wants [her] art to present a vision of a future where understanding brings peace and connection instead of division in the world.”

Come visit the WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum, be inspired, and reflect upon Keisha’s vision.

Keisha’s art was part of ’s History + Art = Peace project that took place earlier this year. To learn more about the project, visit www.alphaeducation.org/history-art-peace.

Come explore the unfamiliar history about a group of Chinese men who volunteered to serve the Canadian military behind e...
04/24/2026

Come explore the unfamiliar history about a group of Chinese men who volunteered to serve the Canadian military behind enemy lines during World War II in Asia.

Join the WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum (APPM) in our Asian Heritage Month event, Talking History, on April 30th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm!

Catherine Little shares her fascinating story on writing her critically-acclaimed children’s book, Endgame: The Secret Force 136. A powerful book to read with your family, bring into your classroom, and use to spark conversations about identity, belonging, and the histories we don’t always hear.

Signed copies of Endgame and other books will be on sale.

Light refreshments and a free guided tour of the WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum will be included. Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

Come join a Book Talk by author Catherine Little at WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum to explore the often-overlooked ...
04/22/2026

Come join a Book Talk by author Catherine Little at WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum to explore the often-overlooked history of a group of Chinese men who volunteered to serve the Canadian military behind enemy lines during World War II in Asia.

Through portraying the relationship between a great-grandson and a great-grandfather, the critically-acclaimed children’s book, Endgame, transforms this complex history into an accessible narrative for younger generations.

Endgame is a powerful catalyst for conversations about identity and history, making it an essential addition to any classroom or home library seeking to inspire the next generation of historians and advocates.

📅 April 30th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
📍WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum. 1775 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto ON.

Click the link in our bio for mor details and tickets!

To celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of the WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum (APPM), join us on June 7,...
04/08/2026

To celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of the WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum (APPM), join us on June 7, 2026 for a 5K run/walk 🏃 and a chance to win round-trip tickets from Toronto to Shanghai, with Southern China tours to Shanghai and surrounding cities included (courtesy of Jacco Tours)!

Register to participate and encourage your friends and family to sponsor your run! All proceeds go towards supporting the work of ALPHA Education and Asia Pacific Peace Museum in advancing public awareness and understanding of the history of World War II in Asia, and its significance in fostering the values of peace and humanity.

Register through the link in our bio today! For inquiries, contact [email protected]. See you there!

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​​1775 Lawrence Avenue E
Toronto, ON
M1R2X7

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

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+14162990111

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