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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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  • Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Mitsuye Yamada

    Aug 24, 2019

    All members are invited to meet Mitsuye Yamada, Amy Uyematsu, Brynn Saito, Diana Tsuchida, and Diane Fujino before the book release celebration and multigenerational poetry reading for Full Circle, Yamada’s new collection of poetry. Space is limited. RSVP by August 20 using the link below. You can also contact memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. In the Koichi & Toyo Nerio Education Center

  • 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.

  • Celebrate Father's Day with a BBQ Party on the Plaza!

    Jun 17, 2007

    Celebrate Father's Day at the exhibition opening of Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden Join us for a relaxing afternoon BBQ PARTY ON THE PLAZA -Live Entertainment by Gary Fukushima Jazz Quartet -Food Vendors -Members-only Raffle Drawing (winners must be present) -Exhibition Activities-Terrace Garden display, Guide-by-Cell audio tour, in-gallery activity, and screening of Mamo's Weeds (exclusive f...

  • Film Screening—"Better Luck Tomorrow: Genesis"

    Oct 04, 2003

    A documentary screening illustrating how the independent film Better Luck Tomorrow became a hit movie in the Spring of 2003 and gave renewed attention to Asian American Cinema. The movie (available on DVD and VHS this fall) was showcased in theaters nationally after receiving critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Director Justin Lin, actors from th...

  • JANM Reciprocal Membership Programs

    The Japanese American National Museum is a participating member of the North American Reciprocal Membership Program (NARM), Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM), and Western Reciprocal Program. JANM members at the Contributing level ($200) and above receive membership benefits at over 1,150 museums in North America.

  • Looking Like the Enemy

    They were American born and bred yet they had the face of the enemy.
 Spanning generations and wars, Looking Like the Enemy is a bold and daring exploration into the often horrifying yet always ironic predicaments faced by American soldiers of Asian descent who fought in World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars. Directed by Robert A. Nakamura Produced by Karen L. Ishizuka 53 minutes