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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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  • Crushing the Myth

    Dec 05, 2019

    Crushing the Myth is a nationwide speaker series that features Asian Americans and allies as they share stories and perspectives to build an active community of leaders, thinkers, and influencers to move beyond the "Model Minority" label. Check the ticket link for updates about speakers/topics. Early bird pricing (through November 30): $10 General admission: $15 Student (must show valid ID at door): $10 ...

  • Crushing the Myth

    Aug 17, 2019

    Crushing the Myth is a nationwide speaker series that features Asian Americans and allies as they share stories and perspectives to build an active community of leaders, thinkers, and influencers to move beyond the "Model Minority" label. Speakers/topics to be announced soon. Early bird pricing (through August 9): $15 General admission: $20 Student (must show valid ID at door): $10 For more information ...

  • Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Naomi Hirahara

    Mar 17, 2018

    All members are invited to congratulate Naomi Hirahara on the completion of her popular Mas Arai mystery series prior to the author discussion about her book, Hiroshima Boy. Space is limited. RSVP by March 13 using the link below. You can also contact memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. In the Koichi & Toyo Nerio Education Center

  • Gallery Talk: Drawing the Line

    Feb 11, 2012

    Gallery talks with several of the artists featured in Drawing the Line: Japanese American Art, Design and Activism in Post-War Los Angeles.

  • Giant Robot artist Stella Lai

    Dec 12, 2009

    Join Giant Robot artist Stella Lai as she leads an art-making workshop for kids of all ages!

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Nov 01, 2008

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

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Oct 04, 2008

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

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Sep 06, 2008

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

  • Asian Pacific Tales

    Mar 08, 1997

    Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Family Performance Featuring: East West Players’ Theater for Youth With goals of stimulating children to discover other people and cultures and promoting racial understanding and tolerance, the East West Players present Asian Pacific Tales. This performance includes two tales from Hawai'i and one from the Philippines. East West Players Theater for Youth is one of the most enter...

  • Featured Collections

    TANAKA STUDIO COLLECTION (2007.61) This collection includes over 1,000 photographic negatives from Issei photographer Chikashi Tanaka (1888–1977). These photographs, taken for hundreds of clients, document the vibrant and deeply-rooted Japanese American community in Southern California during the prewar era. Japanese American National Museum, Gift in memory of Chikashi & Asa Tanaka and Yasuo “Clifford” & Yur...