Annual Fundraisers
About the Annual Fundraisers
The Japanese American National Museum’s annual events are its largest fundraising events of the year. They are a much-anticipated celebration, especially for those in the Japanese American community, to rekindle support for a landmark institution and its wide-ranging work.
For tickets, information, and sponsorships, click on link below for the upcoming Benefit or contact JANM Development at 213.830.5646 or specialevents@janm.org.
2023 Annual Benefit & Online Auction
Join us at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on May 13, 2023. The evening will feature an online auction, dinner, and program that pays tribute to our members and shares highlights from the past year. We will also draw the winner of our Lexus Opportunity Drawing.
30th Anniversary Benefit
Featuring: 30 Changemakers Under 30, musical performances, and more!
2020 Virtual Gala & Auction
Our Stories in Action
Featured Speaker: Lonnie Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian
2019 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction
Vision and Commitment: Our Journey of Renewal
Featured Speaker: Award-Winning Journalist Ann Curry
2018 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction
Service to Democracy
Honoring Senator Mazie K. Hirono and Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga
2017 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction
Reconnecting with the Past, Forging Our Future
Honoring Irene Hirano Inouye, Bruce T. Kaji, and Tom Ikeda
