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RECEIVES $5.5 MILLION GRANT OVER FOUR YEARS FROM THE FORD FOUNDATION
Learn MoreAmerica's Cultural Treasures grant announcement
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Discover Nikkei
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2021
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Special Events
Saturday, Jun 26, 2021
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Announcements
STATEMENT: JANM GRIEVES FOR VICTIMS OF ATLANTA SHOOTINGS; URGES LEADERS TO TAKE ACTION TO END ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE
In the wake of the Atlanta shootings in which eight people were killed, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) grieves for the loss of life and condemns the killing in the strongest terms.
JANM SETS 2021 GALA & ONLINE AUCTION FOR SATURDAY, MAY 1 UNDER THE THEME OF ‘REUNITED’ AS A VIRTUAL INTERACTIVE GATHERING
The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will feature a night of music, entertainment and special guests at “Reunited,” its 2021 Gala and Online Auction on Saturday, May 1.
JOB OPENINGS
Come work at JANM! Open positions—Executive Assistant, Collections Digitization Specialist, Collections Assistant, Curatorial Assistant, Media Arts Assistant, Facilities Administrative Assistant, Finance and Human Resources Assistant, Manager of Visitor Services, Philanthropy Officer, CFO.
JANM is dedicated to promoting greater understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the richness and range of the Japanese American experience.
Research & Collections
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JANM is the first museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry as an integral part of US history. The permanent collection reflects the museum’s mission to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.
Explore artifacts from JANM’s permanent collection
ExploreExplore artifacts from JANM’s permanent collectionUnboxed: Heart of the Museum—Featuring the Kondo and Sakamoto-Sasano Collections
Watch NowUnboxed: Heart of the Museum—Featuring the Kondo and Sakamoto-Sasano CollectionsBarbara Kawakami Collection
Learn MoreBarbara Kawakami CollectionDiscover Nikkei
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About Discover Nikkei
Explore and celebrate the commonalities and differences in our "Nikkei" experiences through shared stories from around the world with diverse topics, such as cultural identity, community and family history, art, sports, music, literature, and much more with JANM’s Discover Nikkei project!
Read articles published daily, watch clips from life history interviews, check out events, and more!
Community Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) Traditions
See the PhotosCommunity Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) TraditionsReflections on Being Mixed, but Not Mixed Up by Curtiss Takada Rooks
Read NowReflections on Being Mixed, but Not Mixed Up by Curtiss Takada RooksInterview with Monica Teisher—Japanese Colombian currently living in the US
Watch NowInterview with Monica Teisher—Japanese Colombian currently living in the US
