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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. 

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  • hapa.me – 15 years of the hapa project—JANM Store

    Purchase items related to the hapa.me exhibition from the JANM Store.

  • What We Carried - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.

  • What We Carried - Press

    For press inquiries, email mediarelations@janm.org or call 213.625.0414. Press Photo Gallery (Password Access Only—contact mediarelations@janm.org for access.)

  • Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World - Store

    JANM members receive a 10% discount! Join or renew now

  • Perseverance - Press

    For press inquiries, email mediarelations@janm.org or call 213.625.0414. Press Photo Gallery (Password Access Only—contact mediarelations@janm.org for access.)

  • Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty - Store

    JANM members receive a 10% discount! Join or renew now

  • Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty! - Press

    For press inquiries, email mediarelations@janm.org or call 213.625.0414. Media access to Hello! is by advance arrangement only. Please contact at least 2 business days in advance of your intended visit. Press Photo Gallery (Password Access Only—contact mediarelations@janm.org for access.)

  • Kaiju vs Heroes - Store

    When you’re at JANM to see Kaiju vs Heroes, make sure to stop by the JANM Store for special merchandise related to the exhibition, including exclusives sold only on-site. New items will be available throughout the run of the exhibition. Items available both on-site and online include a new book about and by Mark Nagata called Toy Karma, Eyezon t-shirt, Captain Maxx mug, Kaiju vs Heroes exclusive print, and limited...

  • Apply Now

    Thank you for your interest. To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, and complete an application form. Download application form: Part One [MS Word or PDF] Part Two [MS Word] Send to: hr@janm.org No phone calls please. The Human Resources department will send a postcard or email upon receipt of your application and/or resume. This serves as an acknowledgement of receipt. Our goal...

  • JANM History

    History of the Japanese American National Museum The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) was founded to preserve and share the history of Japanese Americans. Its mission evolved to enhance appreciation for America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by documenting the stories of Americans of Japanese ancestry as an integral component of U.S. history. Incorporated in 1985 through the combined efforts of a band of ...