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  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Transpacific Borderlands"

    Sep 17, 2017

    Join exhibition curator and JANM Vice President of Operations/Art Director Clement Hanami for a gallery tour with participating international artists. Limited to 25 participants. Space is limited. RSVP by September 13 using the link below. You can also contact memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646.

  • Gallery Walk Through & Book Signing with Patrick Nagatani

    Dec 10, 2011

    FREE! Take a tour of the exhibition Desire for Magic:Patrick Nagatani 1978-2008 with the artist.

  • How to Succeed in Baseball

    Jul 23, 2011

    Growing up in Japan, Shigetoshi Hasegawa was not the most talented pitcher on his high school baseball team. But, he was determined to become a professional player and play in the American major leagues. Likewise, Sansei Scott Akasaki knew he would like to work for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He, too, had a plan that included his moving to Japan in preparation. Hasegawa pitched for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and ...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Mar 05, 2011

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

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Feb 05, 2011

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

  • Taiko for Families

    Aug 29, 2009

    Try your hand at taiko (big drum). Learn basic techniques and even play the drums yourself. This fun and interactive workshop is designed for families of all ages. Other Family Events at the National Museum September 12 – Target Family Free Saturday: Crafty! October 10 – Target Family Free Saturday: Toy Shoppe! October 10: A Special Reading of Be Water, My Friend by Ken Mochizuki October 17: Fall...

  • Target Free Family Day: Artfully Yours

    Dec 13, 2008

    FREE ALL DAY Enjoy a day of family fun that explores shared traditions within the Asian American community. December's theme is art. 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: Inspired by pieces in the National Museum’s current exhibition 20 Years Ago Today, use a variety of ma...

  • 1st & Central Summer Concerts: Prelude to the 2008 Central Avenue Jazz Festival

    Jul 24, 2008

    The National Museum, in collaboration with the office the Honorable Councilwoman Jan Perry (Los Angeles Council District 9), presents a loving nod to the rich and diverse history of one of the city’s most fabled streets. Artists include Dave Iwataki, LA Jazz Collective, and Dwight Trible. Co-curated with pianist-composer Gary Fukushima. For information, visit www.centralavejazz.com/or contact: ito.scott@gmail.com. ...

  • Nikkei Album Workshop

    May 26, 2007

    One of the features of the National Museum's DiscoverNikkei.org Web site is the Nikkei Album--an exciting and versatile online tool that allows Nikkei and others from around the world to share their personal family stories, community histories, lesson plans, and much more through photos, text, audio, and video. Project staff presents a workshop on how to browse and contribute to Nikkei Album. Free with National Mu...

  • Paper Sculpture Workshop

    Mar 05, 1998

    Come learn how to make innovative paper sculpture arrangements by using colorful paper and folding techniques! Instructor Ryoko Shibata will conduct this free paper sculpture workshop at the Japanese American National Museum, located at 369 East First Street in the Little Tokyo Historic District of Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 21, 1998 from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. For reservations or more information, please call 213.625....