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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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  • Special Activity: Pledge Your Commitment to Equal Justice!

    Aug 10, 2018 - Aug 12, 2018

    Friday–Sunday, August 10–12 Admission on Friday, August 10: Pay What You Wish On the 30th anniversary weekend of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, publicly proclaim your commitment to democracy and equal justice by adding your name to our Commitment Banner! All JANM visitors may do so during regular museum hours, and guests are encouraged to take and share photos with the banner.

  • 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 ...

  • "Folding Paper" Exhibition Tour

    Apr 14, 2012

    Walkthrough of Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami with curator Meher McArthur.

  • Mottainai

    Jun 05, 2011

    The Japanese American National Museum and Great Leap present MOTTAINAI, a fun-filled, informative day of performance, video screenings and participatory workshops celebrating World Environment Day. "Mottainai" is a Japanese word that loosely means “it’s a shame to waste nature." The day opens and ends with “ORDER TO GO”, a performance by members of Collaboratory, Great Leap's artist mentorship program. Directed by Da...

  • Kokeshi: Not Just a Toy!

    Jul 25, 2009

    Collector Itske Stern, author of articles about kokeshi for Daruma magazine and other Japanese publications, and her husband Anthony, will talk about the history of traditional kokeshi and their personal journey in collecting over 1200 of these beautiful folk toys.

  • Target Free Family Day: Brilliant Beats

    Nov 08, 2008

    FREE ALL DAY Enjoy a day of family fun that explores shared traditions within the Asian American community. November's theme is drumming. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. All day craft activities: Feel the beat and make some noise by decorating your own spinning drum and constructing a gobbling...

  • One Way or Another - Gallery Talk

    Mar 08, 2008

    Gallery talk with curator Karin Higa and artists Anna Sew Hoy and Mari Eastman. Top:Mari Eastman Bird on Flowering Spray: Porcelain Cup, Chieng-lung Period (1736–1750) 2004 Acrylic on canvas 40.5 x 43.5 in. Collection of Rosette Delug Photograph by Robert Wedemeyer, courtesy of Karyn Lovegrove Gallery Bottom: Anna Sew Hoy Haiku 2006 Polyurethane foam, mirror, knives, wood, plastic Approx. 3 x ...

  • Voices from the Heart

    Jul 09, 2005

    The heart of the National Museum—our collection—contains a wealth of correspondence between family, friends, and associates. Join professional actors, community members, and staff as they read selected letters written by inmates of America's concentration camps and Nisei soldiers. The afternoon provides a unique glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans during World War II. Advance reservations highly suggested...

  • Taiko Jam Session with Hydaiko Taiko

    Sep 28, 2003

    Come join Hydaiko, the network of taiko players for a brief overview about taiko! Taiko drummers from several different groups in Southern California will host this workshop and jam session presenting you with the opportunity to learn about the history of taiko in North America, gain hands-on experience with different instruments, and participate in a demonstration of the creative process of a taiko jam session. All ...

  • International Nikkei Research Project Book Signing in San Francisco

    Jul 13, 2002

    Join us to celebrate the launching of two pioneering publications, New Worlds, New Lives: Globalization and People of Japanese Descent in the Americas and from Latin America in Japan and Encyclopedia of Japanese Descendants in the Americas: An Illustrated History of the Nikkei, based on the International Nikkei Research Project, a three-year collaborative project coordinated by the National Museum. Japanese Cultur...