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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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  • Lecture: The Japanese American Family Today

    Dec 04, 2010

    Professor Arthur Sakamoto from the University of Texas, Austin will lead an informative talk on the sociology of the modern Japanese American family versus Japanese American families from the early 20th century.

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    Dec 04, 2010

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

  • Craft Class with Ruthie Kitagawa: Holiday Cards

    Nov 27, 2010

    Make holiday inspired cards for your friends and family. $9 members; $14 non-members, includes admission and supplies.

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Nov 27, 2010

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Members Reception for "No Victory Ever Stays Won: The ACLU's 90 Years of Protecting Liberty" Exhibition

    Nov 20, 2010

    Members Reception for No Victory Ever Stays Won JANM Members: Join the ACLU of Southern California and the Japanese American National Museum for a special sneak-peek at the No Victory Ever Stays Won: The ACLU's 90 Years of Protecting Liberty exhibition, running from November 21 through December 11, 2010. RSVP requested. Please contact Clarissa Woo at (213) 977-5241 or email cwoo@aclu-sc.org

  • No Victory Ever Stays Won

    Nov 21, 2010 - Dec 11, 2010

    In 1920, America was reeling from a post-World War I fear that the Communist Revolution that had taken place in Russia would spread to the United States. As is often the case when fear outweighs rational debate, civil liberties paid the price. The ACLU evolved over the next 90 years from a small group of idealists committed to protecting Americans’ civil liberties into one of the nation’s premier defender of the r...

  • Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Jewelry Making Workshop: Sterling Silver Rings

    Nov 20, 2010

    PLEASE NOTE: This class has been canceled. Precious Metal Clay is the newest jewelry-making material from Japan that has brought an ease and fun to metal work. Come learn cutting-edge jewelry-making techniques in two new PMC Classes, "Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Sterling Silver" and "Precious Metal Clay Sterling Silver Rings," offered from returning Rio Grande certified PMC teacher and artist, Lee Takasug...

  • A Free Screening of "A Good Day to Die"

    Nov 19, 2010 - Nov 19, 2011

    Bringing The Circle Together in collaboration with the LA Skins Fest: A Free Screening of A Good Day to Die A GOOD DAY TO DIE tells the story of Dennis Banks and the rise of the American Indian Movement (A.I.M.) from Banks’ early boarding school experiences to his service in the US military to the founding of the Movement. Much of the film’s energy is focused on the early and controversial actions of A.I.M. in ...

  • Bridging Two Cultures: Grace Etsuko Lee Discusses her Personal Experiences in Japan and the U.S.

    Nov 13, 2010

    Ms Grace Etsuko Lee, an internationally recognized business and etiquette consultant, speaker and trainer for corporations, will share some tips on how to avoid deal-breaking mistakes she observed in her years as a successful international marketing consultant. Her interactive presentation will concentrate on Western and Japanese social and business etiquette. Born in Japan and educated in Asia and the United S...

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Fall into Fall!

    Nov 13, 2010

    FREE ALL DAY! Help us celebrate fall with tons of exciting and fun crafts and activities for everyone! Please check back for more program details. Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Make some noise by constructing a gobbling turkey using simple and surprising materials...