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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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  • Hello Kitty Girl Scout Program

    Feb 07, 2015

    This program is sold out. In this special program just for Girl Scouts, start your visit to Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty before museum hours and then create your own Hello Kitty–inspired artwork. $10 members; $20 non-member scouts ages 6-17; $30 non-member scout parents/troop leaders. Museum admission, materials, and participation patches included. Limited to 45 participants.

  • Hello Kitty Girl Scout Program

    Jan 31, 2015

    This program is sold out. In this special program just for Girl Scouts, start your visit to Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty before museum hours and then create your own Hello Kitty–inspired artwork. $10 members; $20 non-member scouts ages 6-17; $30 non-member scout parents/troop leaders. Museum admission, materials, and participation patches included. Limited to 45 participants.

  • Anime Day on the Plaza

    Feb 10, 2008

    FREE, no reservations required Join us for this special collaboration between MOCA and the National Museum with special screenings, discussions, and activities around the art form that has inspired the work of artists like Takashi Murakami.

  • Big Drum: Taiko in the United States at ONLC (Portland, OR)

    Jun 16, 2006 - Aug 27, 2006

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (ONLC) Portland, OR Big Drum: Taiko in the United States explores the growing phenomenon of taiko (Japanese drum) ensemble performances through the use of several media presentations, historic photographs, artifacts, and even interactive opportunities for the whole family. The exhibition is being adapted for display at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Cente...

  • Taiko For Families

    Jul 17, 2005

    The National Museum celebrates the opening of Big Drum: Taiko in the United States with a bang! Join other families for a fun, interactive, and informative taiko lesson followed by a lively, on-the-spot jam session.

  • Craft Class with Ryosen Shibata: "Sumi-e" Flowers

    Oct 23, 2004

    Draw California's state flower, the poppy, using the art of Sumi-e. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.

  • Shipwrecked: Adventure on the High Seas

    Nov 02, 2003

    Become an explorer today! Imagination takes center stage as kids of all ages will discover what it was like to sail the high seas in the nineteenth century. All day.

  • Hinamatsuri Doll-Making Series, Part 1

    Feb 12, 2000

    Craft Class Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn how to construct delicate Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Festival) dolls out of paper. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.

  • East West Players Writer's Gallery Series

    Feb 10, 2000

    Play Reading Featuring: Ralph Pena Reading directed by Cyndy Fujikawa FLIPZOIDS looks at three different views of the Philippines and America and what lies in between.

  • "Kiri-e" Card Making Craft Class

    Jan 22, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn how to cut and shape layers of paper into beautiful kiri-e card designs. Members $5, non-members $11 includes Museum admission.