
Annual Gala and Auction
About the Gala
The Japanese American National Museum’s annual Gala and Auction is its largest fundraising event of the year. The Gala is 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 upcoming Gala or contact JANM Development at 213.830.5646 or galadinner@janm.org.

30th Anniversary Benefit
Join us for a special evening to celebrate JANM’s 30th Anniversary.


2020 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 Our Past, Forging Our Future
Honoring Irene Hirano Inouye, Bruce T. Kaji, and Tom Ikeda