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JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026. While the museum and store are closed, join us for programs and events on our Little Tokyo campus, throughout Southern California, and beyond. 

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  • Museum Store Sunday—"Ishiro Honda" Book Signing

    Nov 25, 2018

    November 25 is the second annual Museum Store Sunday! We join over 700 museum stores from all fifty states, ten countries, and three continents to provide a special shopping experience. Author Steve Ryfle will be at JANM to sign copies of his book Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, From Godzilla to Kurosawa. Join us for some kaiju-themed refreshments! Ishiro Honda was arguably the most internationally successf...

  • GRB4 Girl Scout Program

    Jan 16, 2016

    By popular demand, JANM is continuing to offer occasional programs just for Girl Scouts. Current, active Girl Scouts of middle-school age and older will enjoy a private viewing of the Giant Robot Biennale 4 exhibition before the museum opens to the public. They can then participate in a zine-making workshop with artist Yumi Sakugawa, whose art is featured in the exhibition. Participants will receive a special ...

  • GRB4 Girl Scout Program

    Jan 09, 2016

    By popular demand, JANM is continuing to offer occasional programs just for Girl Scouts. Current, active Girl Scouts of middle-school age and older will enjoy a private viewing of the Giant Robot Biennale 4 exhibition before the museum opens to the public. They can then participate in a zine-making workshop with artist Yumi Sakugawa, whose art is featured in the exhibition. Participants will receive a special ...

  • 'TAKING IT TO THE STREETS' THEME FOR TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY EVENT AT NATIONAL MUSEUM JUNE 11

    Jun 08, 2011

    The Japanese American National Museum will hold another free event as part of its popular series, Target Free Family Saturday, with the theme, "Taking It to the Streets", on Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Museum’s facility in Little Tokyo. The event is free and open to the public. Target Free Family Saturday events include presentations by different performers and experts and hands-on ar...

  • Fighting For Democracy at Bishop Museum (Honolulu, HI)

    Oct 16, 2010 - Jan 23, 2011

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI About the Exhibition Through the diverse perspectives of seven ordinary citizens whose lives and communities were forever changed by World War II, this exhibition asks visitors to think critically about freedom, history, and, ultimately, the ongoing struggle to live democratically in a diverse America. Fighting For Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, th...

  • Korean War Veterans Panel

    May 29, 2010

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. In recognition of the on-going service of Japanese Americans in the armed forces, hear from a distinguished panel of Korean War veterans who will share their important stories. Presented in collaboration with JA Living Legacy.

  • Conserving Culturally Specific Art Works: Conversations and Practice

    Apr 21, 2007

    A discussion around cultural conservation and preservation, this panel is in conjunction with the National Museum's NEA grant to support the conservation treatment of paintings by Benji Okubo, a Nisei artist who painted while incarcerated at Heart Mountain, Wyoming during World War II. Panelists includ Rushmore Cervantes, chief deputy controller -- City of Los Angeles and former general manager of El Pueblo de Los An...

  • Gary Fukushima Jazz Trio

    Feb 25, 2007

    Join us for an afternoon of great music by pianist Gary Fukushima. Known for bringing a fresh take to cherished standards, he also creates dynamic original compositions. Grab a cup of coffee and bite to eat at the Terasaki Garden Cafe featuring Chef Hirose then take in a bit of jazz by one of the city's rising stars. Free with Museum admission.

  • Coffee Cupping

    Apr 26, 1997

    Lecture and demonstration Featuring: Robert Iida, Kapu Products Company The art of coffee cupping assesses the aroma, taste and texture of coffee to determine the quality of the bean the roasting process. Join Kapu Products Company’s Robert Iida for an afternoon of coffee cupping of pure Kona coffee. Become a "coffee connoisseur" and learn the finer points of selecting coffee through taste comparisons. ...

  • Obata's Yosemite, Obata's Designs

    Jul 09, 1994 - Oct 09, 1994

    Obata’s Yosemite, Obata’s Designs: The Art and Architecture of Chiura Obata explores the artistic legacy of a Japanese American family through the watercolors and woodblock prints of Issei artist Chiura and the architectural projects of his son Gyo, the Chairman of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum.