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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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  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Oct 27, 2018

    Learn about past and present-day Little Tokyo on a walking tour led by an in-the-know JANM docent. From murals to monuments, explore both the popular and lesser-known gems of this bustling neighborhood. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants.

  • 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 ...

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Feb 05, 2011

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

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Dec 04, 2010

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Nov 06, 2010

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

  • Smithsonian Museum Day

    Sep 26, 2009

    Smithsonian members enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to hundreds of museums and cultural venues nationwide. How? Present the Museum Day admission card to receive free general admission at participating Museum Day locations. The admission card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via this site. The following Museum Day restrictions apply: One time use...

  • Discovering Your Family Tree Workshop

    Jul 27, 2003

    Instructor: Chester Hashizume Have you ever wondered who all of your relatives were at the Family Reunion? This workshop will provide tips on how to create your family tree and offer sources of information to help identify ancestors and relatives in Japan. You will also learn to access your family tree in the National Museum's Family Registry. Fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes...

  • 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.