Angel Island Immigration Station

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Belvedere-Tiburon, CA 94920
+1 (415) 435-5390
https://www.aiisf.org

The Angel Island Immigration Station, located in the San Francisco Bay, served as a key immigration port from 1910 to 1940, processing approximately 500,000 immigrants from 80 different countries. Today, it stands as a historic site where visitors can learn about the immigration experiences and rich history of those who passed through its gates.

The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to preserving this important heritage through educational programs, exhibits, and community events. The station offers guided and self-guided tours, as well as opportunities for field trips and virtual experiences to engage and educate the public about its significance.

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Alex C.
10/24/2023

The Angel Island Immigration Station and Detention Barracks is a somber reminder of a dark period of American history rife with discrimination and ignorance. Built in the early 1900's, immigrants...

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Erich L.
7/21/2024

Good museum that shows the history of the island and how immigrants were treated. Some lived there for years. The museum is $5 and you can pay by card or other contactless methods. It's mainly...

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Ed U.
8/19/2021

It surprises me that I haven't been to this museum before considering the subject matter. Hey, I'm Asian. I know pain. I know exclusion. I know the difference between a handmade siu mai and an...

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The Bottomless Pi T.
8/10/2022

I've been meaning to visit this place for years, but one thing or another has prevented me from coming. The guided tour wasn't available on the day of our visit, but you could take the...

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A. H.
9/21/2023

The last time I was on Angel Island was probably during the late 1980's during summer camp with the Chinatown Y. But the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation was running a family day in...

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