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  • How to Find Your Japanese Immigrant Ancestors

    Jul 22, 2017

    If you missed the program, you can watch it online on JANM’s YouTube channel. Learn how to conduct research using the federal immigration and naturalization records maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Find ship passenger records, even if you don’t know when your ancestors arrived in the United States. Explore immigration case files and other federal records that c...

  • Target Free Family Saturdays: Holiday Cheer

    Dec 13, 2014

    FREE* ALL DAY! Have a jolly time with holiday-themed crafts and activities for the whole family! *Admission to all activities and to Common Ground: The Heart of Community is FREE ALL DAY. Admission to the special exhibition, Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, requires a separate purchase. All Hello! Admissions are based on timed entry; obtaining tickets in advance is strongly recommended. ...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Sep 07, 2013

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Aug 03, 2013

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

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    Jul 06, 2013

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

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    Jan 05, 2013

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

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    Nov 03, 2012

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

  • 9th Annual National Invitational Golf Tournament

    Jun 26, 2000

    Riviera Country Club The Japanese American National Museum returns to the exclusive Riviera Country Club for its 9th Annual National Golf Tournament. Established in 1926, the historic Riviera Country Club, home of the LA Open, Nissan Open and PGA Seniors Tour will be host of our tournament on Monday, June 26, 2000. For more information please call Flo Kuraoka at 213.830.5662.

  • Dance as Dialogue

    Mar 15, 1998

    Performance at the Skirball Cultural Center Southern California’s leading dancer/choreographers, including Naomi Goldberg and Hiroko Hojo, will create dances exploring the themes of the Finding Family Stories exhibition. These choreographers approach dance in an extremely personal way, blending modern choreography with a wide variety of influences. Free with Museum admission. Reservations recommended. For reser...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Halloween Show

    Oct 23, 1997

    Boo! Cold Tofu will scare you silly in this special Halloween show! This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy improv group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night. Free. Reservations suggested. Limited seating. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.