“Help Wanted / Leave Now” Mass Deportation Exhibit

Help Wanted / Leave Now" runs at the California Museum (1020 O Street) through January 10, 2027. The bilingual exhibit traces over a century of U.

S. recruitment and deportation of Mexican workers, anchored in the 1950s "Operation Wetback" campaign.

It features firsthand accounts, photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m.