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Little Tokyo Walking Tour
Apr 27, 2019
Learn about past and present-day Little Tokyo on a walking tour led by an in-the-know JANM docent. From murals to monuments, explore both the popular and lesser-known gems of this bustling neighborhood. $12 members, $15 non-members. Museum admission included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting. Limited to 20 participants.
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Contested Histories at Nihon Matsuri (Salt Lake City, UT)
Apr 27, 2019
TRAVELING DISPLAY Nihon Matsuri Salt Lake City, UT 10 a.m.–5 p.m Allen Hendershott Eaton’s historic 1952 book, Beauty Behind Barbed Wire: The Arts of the Japanese in Our War Relocation Camps, explored art and craft objects created by persons of Japanese descent while wrongfully incarcerated in the World War II American concentration camps. It was one of the first books to examine any aspect of the li...
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"Behind Barbed Wire" Book Signing and Reception with Paul Kitagaki Jr.
Apr 20, 2019
SOLD OUT To commemorate the upcoming release of his new book, Behind Barbed Wire, and in celebration of his highly regarded exhibition, Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit, join photographer Paul Kitagaki Jr. for a special reception with several of the exhibition’s subjects. Kitagaki will also be signing copies of his forthcoming book, which has an official publication date of September 2019, but he will be off...
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"Gambatte!" Exhibition Tour
Apr 20, 2019
SOLD OUT Join us for a gallery tour led by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Paul Kitagaki Jr. of his exhibition, Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit, which closes on April 28. Limited to 30 participants. $12 general, free for JANM members. Museum admission included. Join us for a book signing and reception with Paul Kitagaki Jr at 3 p.m. Click here to RSVP.
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Edible Adventures: Graze Little Tokyo
Apr 20, 2019
SOLD OUT On this culinary walking tour, explore the hidden corners of Little Tokyo and hear stories of the neighborhood’s past while sampling tasty snacks. Food stops will include renowned mochi makers Fugetsu-Do, mochi ice cream inventors Mikawaya, and popular imagawayaki (red bean cake) seller Mitsuru Café, while neighborhood stops will include Union Church of Los Angeles/East West Players, Koyasan Bei...
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2019 Gala Dinner and Silent Auction—Vision and Commitment: Our Journey of Renewal
Apr 13, 2019
The 2019 Gala Dinner will pay tribute to its charter members—the first individuals and families to see and believe in the importance of the museum and its enduring role in our democratic society. Our vision and commitment have remained unwavering since our founding, and each new generation inspires us to further demonstrate our ongoing relevance in today’s world. Spotlighting the stories of charter members from ac...
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Contested Histories at 2019 Jerome/Rohwer Pilgrimage (Little Rock, AR)
Apr 12, 2019
TRAVELING DISPLAY 2019 Jerome/Rohwer Pilgrimage Little Rock, AR 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Workshop: 10–10:30 a.m. (Pilgrimage dates: April 11–13) Allen Hendershott Eaton’s historic 1952 book, Beauty Behind Barbed Wire: The Arts of the Japanese in Our War Relocation Camps, explored art and craft objects created by persons of Japanese descent while wrongfully incarcerated in the World War II American concentrati...
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"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour in Japanese
Apr 07, 2019
日系移民と日系アメリカ人の歴史を紹介する常設展「コモン・グラウンド」を日本語でご案内します。 ツアーは無料（入館料のみ）、予約不要です。
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ENJOY IMAGINATION STORYTIME AT JANM’S NEXT TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY
May 20, 2014
The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will continue its popular Target Free Family Saturdays series on June 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is free all day, giving families the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities as well as view current exhibitions. June’s Target Free Family Saturday will have a storybook theme and feature readings, interactive performances, photo opportu...