“Help Wanted / Leave Now” Mass Deportation Exhibit

Help Wanted / Leave Now" at the California Museum (1020 O Street) examines a century of U. S.

labor recruitment and mass deportation of Mexican workers, anchored in the 1950s "Operation Wetback" campaign. The bilingual exhibition runs through January 10, 2027, with firsthand accounts, historical artifacts, and photographs.

Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m.