Museum
Angel Island Immigration Station
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The Angel Island Immigration Station, located on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay, served as the primary entry point for Asian immigrants from 1910 to 1940. Today, it operates as a museum, offering visitors a poignant look at the immigrant experience through preserved buildings, exhibits, and poetry carved into the walls by detainees. Accessible by ferry from Tiburon, the site provides a powerful contrast to the nearby Ellis Island, highlighting the unique challenges faced by immigrants from the West.
Don't miss
- View the original poetry carved into the barracks walls by Chinese detainees
- Tour the restored administration building and detention barracks
- Walk the grounds and take in panoramic views of the bay
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Angel Island Immigration Station
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inTerceira Island Airport Transfer4.9★ · 41 travelers25 minutesFree cancellationFrom$42 per personSee dates →
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