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  • George Takei Hikaru Sulu Ornament Signing

    Dec 09, 2018

    Get the perfect gift for the Star Trek fan in your life—a Hikaru Sulu ornament signed by George Takei! Takei will be at the JANM Store to sign these special Hallmark ornaments depicting him as the legendary Star Trek character. Featuring dialogue from the unforgettable Star Trek episode "The Naked Time," the ornament shows a bare-chested Sulu with a fencing foil as he challenges Captain Kirk and other crew mem...

  • Members Only—Meet George Takei

    Jun 24, 2017

    SOLD OUT Members at the Family/Dual level and up are invited to attend this exclusive JANM event at which you will: Meet George Takei Enjoy appetizers Drink New Frontiers-inspired "mock-tails" Play trivia and win prizes View artifacts from the George & Brad Takei Collection that are NOT in the exhibition Receive a professional photo taken with George Visit New Frontiers: Th...

  • Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Finale

    Apr 21, 2015

    Please join us for the Season Finale of FRESH OFF THE BOAT, Ep. 13 "SO CHINEEZ." Jessica worries that her family has lost their Chinese identity and wants everyone to reconnect with their culture. Stay after the screening for FRESH OFF THE SHOW—a web chat collaboration between Angry Asian Man, Comedian Jenny Yang, Visual Communications, and other special guests! Following the panel there will be a recept...

  • Hello Kitty Con 2014

    Oct 30, 2014 - Nov 02, 2014

    October 30–November 2 At the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA Sanrio presents the first-ever official Hello Kitty convention! Fans from all over the world will converge for the ultimate Hello Kitty experience. Hello Kitty Con ticket holders get same-day free admission to Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty. For information and to purchase tickets, visit sanrio.com/hellokittycon. During Hello Kitt...

  • Densho Workshop/Educator's Open House

    Oct 27, 2012

    JANM is pleased to be partnering with Seattle-based Densho to host a very special workshop where educators will explore web-based primary resources and pick up new strategies for teaching about the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. This workshop will take place at JANM and is open to in-service and pre-service teachers, who will each receive a $100 stipend for participation. Light refreshments will be...

  • Japan's Hidden Treasures

    May 22, 2008

    Join us for a slide presentation and Q & A about Japan's Hidden Treasures. Reservations required: 213.830.5676. NEW! Smithsonian Journeys Travel Program open to all National Museum members Japan’s Hidden Treasures • November 6–18, 2008 Travel to Japan with Smithsonian guest lecturers and fellow National Museum members. For an itinerary, pricing, and Reservations, call 213.830.5676. For a complete itinera...

  • The Boyle Heights Partnership, a multiethnic and collaborative approach to documenting a Los Angeles neighborhood

    Jun 01, 2002

    A free workshop for educators focusing on the National Museum's upcoming exhibition featuring the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Come gather practical, standards-based ideas for teaching students about their own communities. A continental breakfast will be provided. For more information or to reserve a space, please call Allyson Nakamoto at 213.830.5626. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first s...

  • Origami Flowers

    Oct 11, 1997

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata While parents attend the "Radio Tokyo" panel, children can learn how to make folded paper flowers in this popular workshop with Shibata sensei. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by October 8. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • 2020 Virtual Gala and Auction - About

    JANM GALA GOING VIRTUAL JANM’s annual Gala is its largest fundraising event of the year and raises critical funds to support the institution. Due to the continually evolving COVID-19 situation, we’ve made the decision to turn our 2020 Gala Dinner and Auction into a virtual gala. We are planning an online program during which the winner of the 2020 Lexus Opportunity Drawing will be announced, an online auction, and...

  • kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. Listed below are programs that were held at JANM in conjunction with the exhibition. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.