Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center

I‘m so glad we found this little gem, housed in a nondescript airplane hangar where Japanese-American Nisei translators lived and trained during WWII. We were lucky enough to arrive on a day when a docent, Naomi, gave us a wonderful guided tour and shared a bit about her own family‘s story.

Happened to spot this museum when looking where to visit in the nearby area and I’m glad I came! Fascinating museum very well presented and detailed. I learnt a lot, thank you for preserving such an important and unique part of military history.

Building 640 was the original site of the language school for the Military Intelligence Service during World War II. The place now features exhibits on the crucial role played by Japanese American soldiers during the war, as well as the horrible treatment of civilian Americans of Japanese descent (who were basically interned in concentration camps around the US during the war). Well worth a visit - awareness of this part of history remains vitally important.

Very unique museum with many personal stories and artefacts. Gallery and exhibits well put together. I learned something about the Japanese American experience before, during, and after WWII along with some local Presidio history.

Fascinating stories are well told here. We are warned, inspired, and educated. A big thank you to the National Japanese American History Society.

Emotionally moving. Sad part of history showing the challenges that took decades and generations to try to overcome.

The historic contributions of citizens of Japanese-American descent told here; plus the impact of fear which alienated Americans of Japanese descent which displaced Japanese to internment camps.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to those who are presented here who sacrificed and suffered to serve the American cause in WWII.
As a somewhat aware of US history, I learned a lot about the contributions of Japanese-Americans plus challenged by the reality of how fear created atrocities imposed onto the Japanese descendants. We are overdue to recognize the atrocities imposed on citizens of the USA of Japanese descent.

Really interesting exhibits. It's great the museum is housed in the same building as the old language school!

History is always interesting. Never forget how the Japanese Americans help win WWII

Nice little tour if your interested in japanese history during world war 2.

I learn so much about the ww II and what happen when the japanese people its sad but war bring all this things

It was truly insightful...a largely overlooked part of US history! DLI alum especially need to visit!

did not know this place was around good to show visitors to the bay.dm

If you care about non mainstream history

Great history of the other side

Important and educational.