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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 Exhibition Tour: "Above the Fold"

    Jun 18, 2016

    Join Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami curator Meher McArthur for an in-depth gallery tour. Limited to 25 members. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. Photo: Jiangmei Wu, Ruga Swan, 2014. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Hockenberry.

  • 11th Annual Museums Free-for-All

    Jan 30, 2016

    FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY JANM is pleased to be among more than 20 museums in the Southern California area to offer free admission on this day. For a complete list of participating institutions, visit socalmuseums.org/free-for-all.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Mar 28, 2015

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with JANM docents. $12 members, $15 non-members. Admission to Common Ground: The Heart of Community included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Feb 28, 2015

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with JANM docents. $12 members, $15 non-members. Admission to Common Ground: The Heart of Community included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Asian American Santa

    Dec 13, 2014

    FREE* Don’t miss your chance to take a special holiday photo with Asian American Santa, a JANM tradition! Does not include access to Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty.

  • "Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World" Members' Preview Reception

    Mar 07, 2014

    Members are invited to join the artists for a special preview and reception to celebrate the opening of the Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World exhibition.

  • POSTPONED: Anti-Asian Bias in Academia, Is it a Problem?

    Jan 15, 2014

    POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 12, 2014 The public is invited to join a live taping of the radio forum, Critical Issues Seminars, held by KPCC and Community Advocates.

  • "Visible & Invisible" Opening Party

    Apr 06, 2013

    Join us for the public opening of Visible & Invisible: A Hapa Japanese American History! There will be a short program at 8 PM featuring singer/songwriter Meiko.

  • Exhibition Closing: Textured Lives—EXTENDED TO AUGUST 22

    May 30, 2010

    Textured Lives: Japanese Immigrant Clothing From the Plantations of Hawai’i has been extended to August 22.

  • Traveling Exhibitions

    The Japanese American National Museum offers many of the exhibitions it has hosted to other museums and cultural facilities. These exhibitions range in size and subject matter, offering engaging experiences for visitors of all ages and with varied interests. Please refer to the contact information for each exhibition for availability information, loan fees, and other details.