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  • Kokoro Craft Boutique

    Sep 30, 2012

    Sponsored by Friends of the Museum 10 am to 4 pm Free admission to museum exhibitions with craft show purchase. (September 30, 2012 only) Showcase and sale of unique, discriminating, high quality, handcrafted, artist designed merchandise. Craft items for sale include: Origami Art, Unique Jewelry, Kimono Fabric Clothing, Handbags, Silk/Yarn Scarves, Ceramic and Miniature Bronze Sculptures, Cultural T-shirts, ...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Sep 04, 2010

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Aug 07, 2010

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Jul 03, 2010

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

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    May 01, 2010

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

  • Lei-Making Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

    Dec 02, 2007

    Just in time for the holidays, the National Museum presents a series of three workshops with the season of gift-giving in mind. In this first workshop, Elizabeth Asawa shows you how to make a beautiful, everlasting pikake lei from cording. Come to the first hour to learn basic crocheting techniques. If you have needlework experience, come to the second hour to start creating your lei. $10 National Museum Members; $15...

  • Sights Unseen

    May 31, 2003 - Sep 14, 2003

    The Japanese American National Museum is proud to present the first survey of the work by Japanese American photographer Masumi Hayashi. The exhibition includes 30 photographs that explore bucolic landscapes, and the unseen reality just below the surface. The photocollages come from five bodies of Hayashi’s work—abandoned prisons; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Sites; Japanese American and Japanes...

  • Garland Christmas Trees

    Dec 14, 1997

    Craft class Instructor: Bill Shishima Need a tree to trim? Learn how to make your very own holiday tree by using wire hangers, garland, lights, and a little bit of tape! That’s all that is needed along with your imagination. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by December 18. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • Little Tokyo Guided Tour

    Nov 09, 1997

    Historic Tour Series The Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles was once a thriving residential, business, and cultural center of the largest Japanese American community in the United States until World War II. Take a walking tour, relive history, and learn about present day Little Tokyo with museum docents on this very popular program. Members free, non-members $5. Reservations required by November 3, 1997. Limi...

  • Kona Coffee Culture

    Feb 15, 1997

    Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Lecture Kona coffee farmer, Ed Kaneko talks about Kona coffee culture, the history of coffee growing along the Kona Coast of Hawai'i and the method by which coffee is grown and processed. Mr. Kaneko was the project coordinator for the Kona Coffee exhibit while on exhibit in Hawai'i. Sample the Museum Store's own Kona coffee. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required.