JANM on the Go logo
Closed for Renovations

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. 

Learn More

Search Results For

  • 10th Anniversary Exhibition Celebration & The Future of Little Tokyo

    Jan 25, 2009

    Celebrate the January 23, 1999 opening of the National Museum’s ongoing exhibition, Common Ground, with a look at the last ten years and also the plans for its future. In addition, The Japanese American Citizens League in Partnership with the Japanese American Museum and UCLA NSU present: LT and Me: A Survey of Youth The goal of LT and Me is to plan for the future of Little Tokyo using dual input from youth ...

  • Presidential Inauguration

    Jan 20, 2009

    Come view the presidential inauguration at the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. Share this historic moment with others in the Little Tokyo community! FREE! Tuesday, January 20 from 7 am to 10 am The National Center for the Preservation of Democracy is a non-profit, non-partisan educational institution that provides tools for living democratically in a diverse American society. Partnering with ...

  • WOK and ROLL Family Cooking Adventure

    Jan 17, 2009

    Bring the whole family for this hands-on cooking class of easy and healthy stir fry recipes (WOK) and sushi (ROLL) recipes the whole family will love! $25 members (for one child & one adult); $35 non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations for Wok and Roll, can be made by calling 213.625.0414 at ext.2222. This cooking workshop is brought to you in collaboration with Kidding Around the Kit...

  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

    Jan 17, 2009

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, January 17, 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Lunch provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the Ci...

  • Bringing the Circle Together: Kaho'olawe Aloha 'Aina

    Jan 15, 2009

    Free Screening of Kaho'olawe Aloha 'Aina Produced by the Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana, this documentary traces the history and activism on Kaho’olawe island, from ancient times through the years of ranching, U.S. military bombardment, and the modern-day struggle to stop the bombing and reclaim the island. A very special performance to follow the screening by Hawaiian guitar extraordinaire Makana. Kalani Queypo (Bla...

  • Leaps of Faith by Great Leap

    Jan 10, 2009

    Performances are at 3:00 and 8:00 PM A woman born both Jewish and Muslim wrestles with god; a comical super-hero attempts to save people from their ignorance about the religious practices of others; a raised-Catholic woman finds another “mother” in the Hindu tradition. These are some of the stories in LEAPS OF FAITH, an ensemble theater piece. In a world where religious differences often become divisive an...

  • LAAA’s Open Show Film Screening and Panel Discussion

    Jan 08, 2009

    Los Angeles Art Association is proud to announce the film component of the Open Show, LAAA’s all signature survey exhibition. As with the Open Show exhibition at currently on view at Gallery 825, all video and films were juried by David Pagel, art critic for the Los Angeles Times. This special screening and panel discussion features: Teresa Flores, “Tortilla Burning” Zig Gron, “Debate 08 (Video Flag Update)” Da...

  • Artist Roundtable

    Jan 08, 2009

    Join a roundtable discussion moderated by one of the curators and Eve Fowler, Lari Pittman, and Erika Rothenberg from the exhibition. These distinguished artists will be discussing visual art in LA over the last 20 years -- relationships of art to the city, changes that have taken place in LA Art since the late 80s, what's it like to be an artist in LA, changing landscape of support (funding, galleries, institut...

  • 2009 Oshogatsu Family Festival

    Jan 04, 2009

    FREE ALL DAY! Ring in the New Year with fun arts ‘n crafts, whimsical tales, and exciting performances. 11:00 – Doors open 11:00 – 4:00 – Craft activities for the entire family Create your own daruma doll and make a wish for 2009! Decorate a postcard to send as a New Year’s greeting to a friend or family member Make an origami crane ornament and embellish it with decorations to make it...

  • Erika-San by Allen Say

    Jan 03, 2009

    Meet award-winning author and illustrator Allen Say for the launching of his new book, Erika-san, about an American girl’s discoveries while visiting Japan. The book will be available for sale in January 2009 through the Museum Store. Other Family Events at the National Museum January 4: Oshogatsu (New Years) Family Festival *FREE ALL DAY January 17: WOK and ROLL Family Cooking Adventures February 14 – Tar...