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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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  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Feb 23, 2019

    Learn about past and present-day Little Tokyo on a walking tour led by an in-the-know JANM docent. From murals to monuments, explore both the popular and lesser-known gems of this bustling neighborhood. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Feb 07, 2015

    Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Free with general admission.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Jan 03, 2015

    Tour the ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with JANM’s knowledgeable docents. Free with general admission.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    May 03, 2014

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with our knowledgeable Museum docents.

  • Silk Shibori Experience with Shibori Girl

    Sep 08, 2012

    Come join us again for more shibori techniques—this time all done on silk. Various silk fabrics will be on hand to work with and this time it will be all about color! By binding, tying, wrapping, folding, and clamping we will produce some lovely silks (and one silk scarf using the technique of your choice) for use in other personal textile projects. All levels welcome. $35 members; $45 non-members, an additio...

  • Eyewitness to History

    Jan 30, 2010

    *FREE FOR STUDENTS & EDUCATORS! Eyewitness to History is an educational program where students of all ages can interact with men and women who lived through the history they learn about in their classrooms. In this 90-minute program, students will view the 20-minute documentary Remembering Manzanar, hear first-hand accounts of what life was like for Japanese Americans during World War II, and engage in an active d...

  • Paula Fuga in Concert - CANCELLED

    Oct 25, 2007

    Due to circumstance beyond our control, the Paula Fuga concert scheduled for October 25 has been canceled. It will not be rescheduled. Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Paula Fuga, has been called the new face of Hawaiian music. Her reggae-inflected sound is soulful and plaintive, complex and intelligent. She'll perform songs from her all-original debut album, Lilikoi, a blend of tradition and innova...

  • Living Arts Expo

    Oct 07, 2007

    FREE Join horticultural experts as they sell their wares and share their expertise during a gardening extravaganza involving bonsai (trees in containers), aiseki (viewing stones), bamboo, and more! Participants include Aiseki Kai, Fuji Bonsai Nursery, San Gabriel Nursery, Kushi's Tree Design, Torrance Cymbidium Society, NK Tree Nursery, Descanso Bonsai Society, and Ralph Evans Botanical Partners. Made possible,...

  • 2nd Saturday at the National Museum

    Jun 10, 2000

    Celebrate an experience for the whole family! Join us for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, gallery scavenger hunts, performances, and workshops. No reservations necessary. Just in Time for Summer: Celebrate Bon Odori The summer Bon Odori season is about to begin! Join us as we celebrate this important community tradition which honors the spirit of our ancestors. Discover the meaning behind this community fes...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu Vision

    May 22, 1997

    Cold Tofu presents television parody and its own vision of TV past and present. This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy improv group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night. A guest artist and musician will also perform. Free. Reservations suggested. Limited seating available.