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  • 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

    Jul 06, 2013

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Jun 01, 2013

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

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    Nov 03, 2012

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

  • Common Ground Exhibition Tour

    Oct 06, 2012

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

  • 'WHAT'S COOKING?' THEME FOR APRIL 11 TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY

    Mar 25, 2009

    The Japanese American National Museum continues its popular Target Free Family Saturday series with the theme of "What’s Cooking?" set for Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Museum in Little Tokyo. Among those featured will be Kidding Around the Kitchen, Brian Kito, proprietor of the 106-year-old Fugetsu-Do confectionary business, and the Sushi Chef Institute. Each will hold live demonstrat...

  • Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival

    Jun 12, 2008 - Jun 15, 2008

    June 12 - 14 The Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival celebrates those who have created and continue to create works addressing the Mixed racial and cultural experience through film screenings, readings, workshops, family events and live performances. The Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival is inclusive: anyone who identifies as Mixed, has a trans-racial/cultural adoptive family, or who supports inte...

  • Members' Appreciation Day

    May 03, 2008

    FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 14 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS Whether you are celebrating Children’s Day or Mother’s Day or just the merry month of May, take this wonderful opportunity to explore some of Southern California’s finest cultural resources and shop for unique gifts. To show our appreciation for our Members, shop at the Museum Store on May 3, 2008 and receive an extra discount! In addition, we h...

  • Flower Power!

    Nov 10, 2007

    Target Free Family Saturday Celebrate the beauty of flowers and all things blooming during this free and fun family day for kids of all ages! Create beautiful and everlasting blooms using the most unusual materials. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. 2007 Target Free Family Saturdays July 14 - ...

  • 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...