Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center

Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center A cultural and historical learning center to preserve and pass on stories of prejudice and patriotism faced by Japanese Americans.

The Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center is the original site of the Japanese language school for the Military Intelligence Service during World War II. View historical artifacts from WWII, learn about Japanese American history and culture, or rent our space for your next big event.

MIS Historic Learning Center - Self-Guided Tour January & February 2023Welcome! Join us on a self-guided tour at Buildin...
12/28/2022

MIS Historic Learning Center - Self-Guided Tour January & February 2023

Welcome! Join us on a self-guided tour at Building 640. One of the most poignant and iconic home front stories of World War II in the Presidio. Discover the untold story of the Japanese American soldiers who secretly trained for the war against Japan. Only half a mile away, Presidio officers issued military orders to remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry behind barbed wire. Learn the remarkable stories of courage, sacrifice and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Visitors are required to pre-registration and show proof of vaccination PRIOR to entry. NJAHS reserves the right to refuse service to those visitors who fail to meet new compliance standards. Masks are required for all visitors at all times.

December 31, 2022: MIS Historic Learning Center will be closed for New Year's eve.

January 2023

January 7, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-january-7-2023-tickets-499142136567
January 8, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-january-8-2023-tickets-499143320107
January 14, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-january-14-2023-tickets-499143761427
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January 21, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-january-21-2023-tickets-499144483587
January 22, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-january-22-2023-tickets-499145667127
January 28, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-january-28-2023-tickets-499147602917
January 29, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-january-29-2023-tickets-499148114447

February 2023

February 4, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-february-4-2023-tickets-499149869697
February 5, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-february-5-2023-tickets-499156248777
February 11, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-february-11-2023-tickets-499344742567
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February 18, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-february-18-2023-tickets-499345033437
February 19, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-february-19-2023-tickets-499345464727
February 25, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-february-25-2023-tickets-499345845867
February 26, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-february-26-2023-tickets-499346227007

GALLERY OPEN!

MIS Historic Learning Center - Self-Guided Tour May 2022Welcome! Join us on a self-guided tour at Building 640. One of t...
04/26/2022

MIS Historic Learning Center - Self-Guided Tour May 2022

Welcome! Join us on a self-guided tour at Building 640. One of the most poignant and iconic home front stories of World War II in the Presidio. Discover the untold story of the Japanese American soldiers who secretly trained for the war against Japan. Only half a mile away, Presidio officers issued military orders to remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry behind barbed wire. Learn the remarkable stories of courage, sacrifice and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Visitors are required to pre-registration and show proof of vaccination PRIOR to entry. NJAHS reserves the right to refuse service to those visitors who fail to meet new compliance standards. Masks are required for all visitors at all times.

May 2022

May 1, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-1-2022-tickets-308998943157
May 7, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-7-2022-tickets-327563179287
May 8, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-8-2022-tickets-327564934537
May 14, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-14-2022-tickets-327568374827
May 15, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-15-2022-tickets-327572627547
May 21, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-21-2022-tickets-327573179197
May 22, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-22-2022-tickets-327574292527
May 28, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-28-2022-tickets-327576920387
May 29, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-may-29-2022-tickets-327577993597

MIS Historic Learning Center - Self-Guided Tour March 2022Welcome! Join us on a self-guided tour at Building 640. One of...
02/28/2022

MIS Historic Learning Center - Self-Guided Tour March 2022

Welcome! Join us on a self-guided tour at Building 640. One of the most poignant and iconic home front stories of World War II in the Presidio. Discover the untold story of the Japanese American soldiers who secretly trained for the war against Japan. Only half a mile away, Presidio officers issued military orders to remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry behind barbed wire. Learn the remarkable stories of courage, sacrifice and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday 12pm to 5pm

Visitors are required to pre-registration and show proof of vaccination PRIOR to entry. NJAHS reserves the right to refuse service to those visitors who fail to meet new compliance standards. Masks are required for all visitors at all times.

March 2022

Register for March 5, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-march-5-2022-tickets-278475065417

Register for March 6, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-march-6-2022-tickets-278481394347

Register for March 12, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-march-12-2022-tickets-278497101327

Register for March 13, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-march-13-2022-tickets-278503540587

Register for March 19, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-march-19-2022-tickets-278513670887

Register for March 20, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-march-20-2022-tickets-278526599557

Register for March 26, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-march-26-2022-tickets-278521524377

Register for March 27, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mis-historic-learning-center-self-guided-tour-march-27-2022-tickets-278530380867

03/13/2020

In response to recent health directives, NJAHS is suspending its scheduled programs and tours. The Japantown Peace Gallery and MIS Historic Learning Center will be closed to the public through March 31st, 2020.

Throughout the closure, we will be checking messages, responding to phone calls and emails, and receiving mail and packages. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time while we do our best to keep our community safe.

Please feel free to contact us at [email protected], calling us at 415-921-5007, or messaging us here. Thank you.

02/24/2020

Join us this Saturday from 2-4PM for a screening of Gold, Greed, and Genocide, presented in partnership with the International Indian Treaty Council

12/31/2019

Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center will be Open on January 4, 2020 during installations

Address

640 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA
94129

Opening Hours

12pm - 6pm

Telephone

(415) 921-5007

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