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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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  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Zap, Pow, Bam!

    Oct 12, 2013

    FREE ALL DAY! Celebrate the opening of the exhibition Marvels & Monsters and draw yourself into the picture with comics-themed crafts & activities! SCHEDULE: 11AM – 2PM: Join Kidding Around the Kitchen for an assemble-it-yourself popcorn snack to enjoy while watching fabulous vintage Japanese anime. 11:30AM: Curator Jeff Yang will guide families of all ages in a gallery talk of the Marvels and Monsters ex...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Mar 02, 2013

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

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    Dec 01, 2012

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

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    May 05, 2012

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Apr 07, 2012

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

  • Asian American Music Festival's Movement 4: Angles

    Oct 17, 2010

    Asian American Music Festival's Movement 4 features Japanese American pop-jazz superstar Emi Meyer opening for Undercover Culture recording group, Shanghai Restoration Project, in a multi-media hip-hop and electronic performance. The AAMF is the world’s leading festival celebrating Asian American music: jazz, world, hip-hop and beyond. AAMF celebrates the artistic and creative achievements of Asian American, Asian...

  • 12th Annual Summer Festival on the Courtyard! Happy Birthday JANM!

    Aug 14, 2010

    Celebrate summer and the National Museum’s 25th birthday with a day of fun activities, crafts and workshops for the entire family. Crafts for the entire family: Help the Museum celebrate its 25th anniversary and a bright sunny future by making a sun print Celebrate in style by making a fantastically fun party time hat Design a unique birthday card to send to someone on their special day Fun Activit...

  • Museums Free-for-All

    Oct 01, 2005

    October is National Arts Month...and, the Japanese American National Museum is pleased to help celebrate the arts in the first-ever "Museums Free-For-All" day on Saturday, October 1, 2005. Admission is FREE to all 24 participating LA-area museums (check each museum for their normal hours of operation). A perfect opportunity to see the National Museum's current exhibitions, Big Drum: Taiko in the United States and ...

  • 2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES

    Jun 10, 2001

    Celebrate an experience for the whole family! Join us for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, and workshops. Help make the world's longest lei! No reservations necessary. Floral Lei-making Learn how to create a traditional Hawaiian floral lei to celebrate special occasions. Candy and Money Lei-making Do you know leis made of candy or money are popular gifts for graduation? Join us to create your very own leis.

  • 2001 "Oshogatsu": New Year Family Celebration

    Jan 07, 2001

    Celebrate the New Year at the National Museum with family and friends by enjoying a fun-filled, festive afternoon learning about Japanese American New Year "good luck" traditions. Discover unique foods such as ozoni, a special New Year soup filled with mochi (pounded rice cakes) that ensures good luck throughout the year. You'll also have the opportunity to begin a new tradition inspired by Allen Say's book Tree of C...