four rivers cultural center & museum
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The Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum is a pleasant surprise to find in such a small community. One end of it is a very flexible conference center, including a nice-sized theater where very high-quality performances and events are offered. The other end is an interesting museum and art display area. Beyond the building is an attractive Japanese garden with a large patio area where small events and meetings can occur in the fresh air and sunshine. This patio is furnished with several umbrella-covered tables, and a mister along the building wall for the times when there is more sunshine than is desired.If you are a "local, you have likely been to the center and museum several times. If you are traveling through, I cannot think of a better place to have a leg-stretching respite while you check out the displays-du-jour and learn a bit more about this part of America.
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The museum part of the FRCC is VERY well done, bringing together the regional histories of the Americans of Japanese, Basque, Hispanic, and Native American descent. The Japanese portion is probably the best developed, and is especially well done. The auditorium is the finest that can be found next to the Brandt Center in Nampa and the big ones in Boise. The large multi-purpose rooms offer banquet support for medium to large gatherings.
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Had a struggle finding this place as our map placed it outside the town,asked a lady outside a supermarket for directions and after a 20 minute chat with her about where the 3 of us came from we moved on to the Four Rivers,the lady inside the centre was helpful and told us about area and the centre it's self.Spent an interesting hour looking around and viewing the exhibits and even bought a couple of items from the shop.
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Watch the short video to get an overview of the museum, then tour the exhibits that are life-like and excellent re-creations of area history, with helpful signs. A new exhibit, Uprooted, about the Japanese relocation camp in Idaho. So glad I took time to see this museum before I stopped in Vale where there are many exterior wall murals of the Oregon Trail & area history. One mural in particular, with 4 separate panels showing Basque sheepherder, Japanese working the fields, Vaqueros (cowboys), & Chinese who worked area mines, has exquisite detail that I would have missed and not understood had I not visited the Ontario museum first. A tribute to these 4 people groups who contribute to the richness and diversity of the area, but had past conflict as cultures and life perspectives collided.
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Do take the time to visit this remarkable museum. We really learned a lot. This would be great for kids too. We were happy to support this museum with the modest admission charged. What an amazing history and mix of cultures. The Japanese Internment Camp section was especially moving. You could see a lot in less than an hour but 1-2 hours recommended.
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Would not have seen this if the motel staff hadn't told me about it. They were having a classic car show that was well worth the stop. Lots of mustangs and other vehicles. Really enjoyed looking around. There is a museum but it was closed in the evening while we were there.
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We went to learn about the history of Ontario. There was a 15-minute film in the beginning which explained the history of the area, which was what we were looking for as my great grandparents had once lived there. The museum was created to educate today's generation about the Japanese internment camps of WWII when FDR ordered the internment of Americans of Japanese descent into camps in isolated locations in the western U.S. Although this was not my original intent for attending the museum, it was also educational to learn about this sad chapter in our nation's history. Our tour guide was very helpful.
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It's connected to the college. I've walked through a couple times. Pretty standard museum type place. Probably would appreciate more later in life when I'm good and old.
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We were visiting with friends and they suggested we visit this gem of a cultural center. We met Matt Springer, the Director of the facility and a good friend of our friends. He gave us a full tour of the museum and center and we were very impressed with the entire venue. We could not believe the outstanding historical displays and artifacts showing the ethnic heritage of this eastern Oregon community. There is an entrance fee of just $4 and well worth the price. The large Japanese Garden in the back of the building is beautiful and very inviting, no matter what the weather. We would never have guessed a facility of this nature would be located in the small town of Ontario. It is a must see when passing through or staying for the night.
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Spent an hour or so touring the 5 cultures exhibit which introduces the 5 cultures that have made Ontario their home: Paiute, Basque, Japanese, Hispanic, and Euro American. Each culture has left its imprint on the area and the story of settlement is fascinating. I especially enjoyed the Japanese American section explaining both the settlement and discussing the internment during World War II. Outside there is a lovely, peaceful Japanese garden with local native plants. If you're in this part of the world, don't miss this Museum.