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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

    Nov 24, 2018

    SOLD OUT 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. This tour is sold out. Our next scheduled tours a...

  • Members Only Meet and Greet with Sylvie and Hervé Claudon

    Oct 17, 2015

    All JANM members are invited to an intimate reception with Sylvie and Hervé Claudon prior to their lecture and discussion on the World War II campaigns of the 100th/442nd in Vosges, France. Limited to 40 members. RSVP by October 9 to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646.

  • Hello Kitty Crochet Workshop

    May 16, 2015

    This program is sold out. Learn the art of amigurumi (miniature toy crochet) and make your own Hello Kitty charm. Ages 14 and up, all skill levels welcome. $36 members, $45 non-members. Materials and museum admission following the workshop are included. Limited to 10 participants.

  • National Asian American Theater Conference

    Jun 23, 2011 - Jun 26, 2011

    June 23 through June 26. The National Museum is honored to be one of the hosts the 3rd Annual National Asian American Theater Conference & Festival. For schedule information, visit www.caata.net/.

  • Sumi-e Demonstration & Workshop with Nori Shirasu

    Jun 18, 2011

    Learn how to create a sumi-e painting, an art form that strives to distill the essence of an object in the fewest possible strokes. $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission and supplies.

  • Jean Ariyoshi: Washington Place, A First Lady's Story

    Sep 16, 2005

    Join us in New York! We invite our supporters in New York to join us as we host a special event with Hawaii's former First Lady Jean Ariyoshi at the Japan Society. She will speak about her new book, Washington Place, A First Lady's Story. The lecture will be followed by a reception and book signing. Washington Place, A First Lady's Story is an autobiographical account of her childhood in a small town in Hawai`i...

  • 4th Annual Courtyard Kids Festival

    Aug 11, 2002

    The Courtyard Kaeru invites all families to return to the Japanese American National Museum to celebrate the meaning of friendship, sharing, and the National Museum's 10th Anniversary! This year we'll learn how special our friendships are and how important it is to continue to make new friends. Workshops include: Friendship art with our Finding Family Stories Project Partners (California African American Museum, ...

  • Reception at the Crocker Museum in Sacramento, CA

    Jan 30, 2002

    Members and Community Reception to celebrate the opening of traveling exhibition, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience.

  • "Henry Sugimoto" Exhibition Opening at the Crocker Art Museum

    Jan 26, 2002

    Opening of the Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience exhibition at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento.

  • Come Visit JANM

    Come Visit the Japanese American National Museum (right behind you)Get $2 off admission if you mention the code BASEBALL or show this screen. Museum Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; last entry is at 4 p.m.Thursday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; last entry is at 7 p.m.Closed Monday and in observance of Juneteenth (6/19), Fourth of July, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New...