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Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

6 hours ago

Happy Autumn everyone! Starting Sunday, October 1, our winter hours are in effect: the Interpretive Center is open every Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

So for this coming weekend, we are open Saturday, September 30, but closed on Sunday, October 1, and from then on we'll be on our winter hours schedule until May 2024. ... See MoreSee Less

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Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

4 days ago

During her trips to Japan, Shirley Ann Higuchi has spoken to multiple groups about what happened to their kinsmen during World War II in the United States. Many younger Japanese have no idea the incarceration here happened at all. On Nov. 8-9, she will join this illustrious panel to discuss the importance of the Japanese American incarceration to the Japanese. It’s one reason we published her book Setsuko’s Secret in Japanese this year. ... See MoreSee Less

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Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

7 days ago

Our restoration team is ready to replace the rafters and roof that covered the root cellar for the first 80 years of its existence. When they’re done, the cellar will be sealed and safer from the harsh Wyoming elements than it has been for years. There’s still a lot of work to do, but we’re getting closer to this being a key exhibit that’s part of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center experience. ... See MoreSee Less

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Interpretive Center

SUMMER HOURS
Mid-May to Early October
Open DAILY 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

WINTER HOURS
Early October to Mid-May
Open Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Other visitation by appointment

During the upcoming year, we may occasionally need to close the museum due to construction or adverse weather. Please check our Admissions page or social media pages (Facebook & Twitter) for updates before planning your visit.

TELEPHONE (307) 754-8000

EMAIL info@heartmountain.org

ADDRESS
1539 Road 19
Powell, WY 82435

ADMISSION
Adults $12
Senior/Students $10
Under 12 Free
Special Group Rates

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Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation @heartmountainwy ·

24 Sep

Fort Snelling was a refuge for Japanese American incarcerees who went there on their way to other military service during World War II. But the fort’s history includes more haunting memories.

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation @heartmountainwy ·

24 Sep

A Little Tokyo institution is being forced to move. It’s another sign of change in what was once the focal point of Japanese American life in Los Angeles.

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NBC Asian America @nbcasianamerica ·

22 Sep

Asian American civil rights organizations like Stop AAPI Hate are launching a new effort to hold candidates accountable who use inflammatory anti-Asian political rhetoric ahead of the 2024 elections, according to details first provided to @NBCNews.

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大塚圭一郎KeiichiroOTSUKA @keiichirootsuka ·

22 Sep

米首都ワシントンでの日本と米国の親善団体「米日フォーラム」の年次総会で１１月８日水曜日午後２時半から英語のパネルディスカッションに参加させていただきます。大物ぞろいの４名の末席を汚すのは至極恐縮です。大戦中の日系米国人収容の理不尽な悲劇に学び、平和の礎にする必要性をお話しします。

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