Shanghai, Homeland Once Upon a Time-Jewish Refugees and Shanghai
During World World 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!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
APHD Walking Tour (5/3)
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.
TCAE&B Lecture: The footprints of Chinese American Women: a 250 years history (5/9)
This lecture will feature the film director, Min Zhou, alongside storyteller Carol Lee, as they share the behind-the-scenes stories of their documentary "Voices: Chinese Women of the Delta."
Be a part of 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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