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Manzanar National Historic Site Boy reading the Funnies. Photo by Dorothea Lange.
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Manzanar National Historic Site
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Manzanar Interpretive Center

EXHIBITS, FILM, BOOKSTORE

Summer Hours (April 1 to October 31):  Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Dec. 25).

Winter Hours (Nov. 1-March 31):  Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone 760-878-2194, ext. 3310

www.nps.gov/manz

Our AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY "Remembering Manzanar" runs 22 minutes and is a good introduction to the site. The movie shows every hour and half hour.

A JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM is available for kids of all ages. This activity booklet contains a scavenger hunt, word puzzle, word search, mapping and writing activities.

A SELF-GUIDED DRIVING TOUR is available during daylight hours. Pick up a free guide at the Interpretive Center or in an outside box after business hours.

School tours are arranged by reservation. Please call (760) 878-2194, ext. 3333, to schedule a field trip any time during the year. Or download and print the Group Reservation Request and fax it to (760) 878-2949. If you do not receive a phone call within 48 hours, please call (760) 878-2194 ext. 3333. There is no charge for the tour or for parking. Ranger-led programs are normally two hours long; this includes time to see our 22-minute film and look at the exhibits. Shorter programs may be arranged upon request.

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The orphanage nursery. Photo by Ansel Adams.

Did You Know?
Manazanar housed the only camp orphanage. Children from three orphanages, foster homes, and those whose parents were taken to prison camps lived together in the Childrens Village.

Last Updated: September 10, 2011 at 14:12 MST