A National Historic Landmark: Angel Island Immigration Station
Visit the Angel Island Immigration Station
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997, the Angel Island Immigration Station tells the story of the island’s past as the largest immigration station on the West Coast. The site spans 14 acres, with outdoor exhibits, picnic areas, and two museums. Visit the massive fog bell at the wharf where boats once arrived, and walk along the shoreline.
There are two museums here. The Detention Barracks Museum & WWII Mess Hall shares the history of immigrant processing and detention from 1910 to 1940, including former eating and sleeping quarters, as well as etched poetry and writings engraved into the walls.
The adjacent Angel Island Immigration Museum, located in a former hospital, presents stories and information about policies, personal experiences, and social issues.
*Guided and self-guided tours are available.
