During World War II, over 20,000 Jewish people were forced to live in crowded ghettos in Shanghai, where they escaped the Holocaust in Europe and had good relationships with the Chinese.
The exhibition tells many stories of these people’s journeys to Shanghai, and their lives in the city during and after WWII. This is a collaboration of The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, the local community, and the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum.
The exhibition is now open through September 6th, 2026!
Flyer photo credit: Hongkew residents search lists of Holocaust survivors. Shanghai, China 1946.
Photo by Arthur Rothstein for UNRRA.
Upcoming Events
Blue Star Museum: Free Admission for Blue Star Families (5/16-9/7)
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
Must provide proof of military personnel to receive free admission.
TCAE&B Monthly Lecture: Vietnam War (6/20)
Join us for this month's The Chinese American Experience & Beyond lecture titled "Vietnam War." The lecture is free and held on Zoom!
APHD Walking Tour (7/12)
APHD Walking Tour (7/12)
Join us for our monthly walking tour of Gaslamp and the Asian Pacific Historic District! Learn about the many immigrant communities critical to the foundation of our downtown through this immersive tour.
Join our legacy wall!
30th Anniversary Fundraising
In anticipation of the SDCHM’s 30th anniversary celebration in 2026, we invite the community to be part of the museum’s
future by contributing to our anniversary fund. Have your family’s name remembered for generations to come! We will inaugurate a legacy wall in the Chuang garden near Confucius, where contributors will be recognized by the placement of tiles that incorporate an inscription of their selection. Reserve your brick(s) today!
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