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Plan Your Visit

Upcoming:

  • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5—ELECTION DAY

    JANM will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, in observance of Election Day.

  • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23—HONORING COMMON GROUND

    Pay 1999 prices and enjoy an afternoon of celebration and activities honoring JANM’s Common Ground exhibition. Learn more

  • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28—THANKSGIVING

    JANM will be closed on Thursday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please note that the JANM Store will also be closed on Wednesday, November 27.

 

Museum hours

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; last entry is at 4 p.m.
  • Thursday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; last entry is at 7 p.m.
  • Closed Monday and in observance of Juneteenth (6/19), Fourth of July, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. 

 

Advance Timed Ticketing

  • Timed, advance tickets are recommended.
  • Entrance times are on the hour, every hour, starting at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (PST).
  • Admission is accepted up to 30 minutes after your ticket time.
  • Tickets are released four weeks in advance.
  • JANM Members, please show your current membership card for free admission.
  • For NARM and Western Reciprocal Membership Programs and other free or discount programs and passes, tickets must be obtained upon arrival. Show proof of eligibility at front desk.
  • Please note that if you would like to stamp the Ireichō, you will need to make a reservation separately.  Learn More
  • Click here for dual admission tickets to visit JANM and Go For Broke National Education Center on Saturday and Sunday.

Before You Arrive

  • Please print your ticket or download it to your mobile device. 
  • Masks are strongly recommended, except for children two and younger.
  • Symptom Check: Visitors are required to self check themselves for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entry. Visitors who are feeling sick or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, headache, or any other symptoms), or who have had contact with anyone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19; are under isolation or quarantine orders should stay home, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors displaying COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to enter the museum. See CDC Symptom Check guidelines here. Please contact visitorservices@janm.org to reschedule your visit or ask for a full refund.  
  • Check out our new digital guide on the free Bloomberg Connects arts and cultural mobile app. Download it to use it as a wayfinding tool during your visit and listen to audio tours.  LEARN MORE

When You Arrive

  • Scan your ticket at self scanning stations.
  • Masks are strongly recommended, except for children ages two and younger.
  • Visitors who are feeling sick or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, headache, or any other symptoms), or who have had contact with anyone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19; are under isolation or quarantine orders should stay home, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors displaying COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to enter the museum. 

 

Visitor Policies

  • Masks are strongly recommended, except for children age two and younger.
  • No food or drinks permitted in the museum.
  • A limited number of self-serve storage lockers (9"W x 22"H x 16"D) are available on a first-come basis. Valid ID required to use lockers.
  • Large bags are not permitted. JANM cannot hold any jackets, clothing, or bags outside of lockers.
  • Only service animals are allowed.

Protecting the health and well-being of our staff and visitors is our top priority. We strongly recommend all staff and visitors—regardless of vaccination status—to wear a face mask in the museum and to maintain a six-foot distance from anyone outside of their own household at all times.

See below for admission pricing and directions. For more information please contact Visitor Services at visitorservices@janm.org or call 213.625.0414.

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The Hirasaki National Resource Center remains closed.

We will continue to present virtual programming to inspire, educate, and help you stay connected. Check our posts every day across JANM’s social media platforms @jamuseum (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram) and explore our content online.

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Address

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90012

 

Directions

By Car

  • From the 101 Freeway (US-101) Southbound: Take exit 2B for Los Angeles St south 0.1 miles to E 1st St. Make a left on E 1st St. JANM is on your left .3 miles.
  • From the 101 Freeway (US-101) Northbound: Take exit 2B toward Alameda St/Union Station. Left at Alameda St. JANM is on your right 0.4 miles.

Nearby public parking lots

  • Japanese Village Plaza Parking Garage at 115 S. Central Ave.
  • SP Plus, Parking Lot 753 at 414 E. Temple St.
  • City of Los Angeles, Parking Lot 7 at 140 N. Judge John Aiso St.
  • City of Los Angeles, Lot 2 at 300 E. Temple St.
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Public Transportation

  • JANM is directly across the street from the brand new Little Tokyo/Arts District Station served by Metro light rail lines A and E. 
  • LADOT Little Tokyo/Arts District Dash A stops at 1st St. and Central Ave. right across the street from the museum.

Check metro.net for bus and rail maps or call 323 GoMetro (323.466.3876). Plan your trip by visiting Metro’s trip planner.

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Ride the Metro and Save at JANM!

Show your TAP card, Metro employee ID, or LA County employee ID and receive $2 off adult general admission (does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions).

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Admission

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Adults

$16

Seniors (62 and over)

$9

Students (with ID) and Youth

$9

Children 5 and Under

Free

JANM Members

Free

 

Bags and Parcels

A limited number of self-serve storage lockers (9"W x 22"H x 16"D) available on a first-come basis. Valid ID required to use lockers. JANM cannot hold any jackets, clothing, or bags outside of lockers.

Pets

Only service animals are allowed on museum grounds.

For more information please contact Visitor Services at 213.625.0414.

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Free Admission

We offer free general admission for:
JANM members, every day
Children (5 and under), every day

General admission is free all day every third Thursday of the month. All other Thursdays: free from 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

 

 

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JANM VISITS

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GROUP VISITS

Share the richness of the Japanese American experience with on-site group visits. Book a visit for seniors, adults, and college students. 

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SCHOOL VISITS

Our school group visits encourage students to build personal connections, to think critically, and to engage in participatory learning. 

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VIRTUAL VISITS

Our virtual visits use video conferencing technology to engage visitors and students in conversations surrounding JANM’s collections.

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JANM Store Hours*

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Thursday: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays and holidays.

*Subject to change—see online store for details and holiday closures.

Notes:

  • Limited capacity: Visitors must wait to be allowed entry by a JANM Store associate. 
  • Masks are strongly recommended, except for children age two and younger.
  • Visitors who are feeling sick or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, headache, or any other symptoms), or who have had contact with anyone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19; are under isolation or quarantine orders should stay home, regardless of vaccination status.
  • On-site pickup is available during open hours.

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Hirasaki National Resource Center

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Located within the heart of JANM, the Manabi and Sumi Hirasaki National Resource Center (HNRC) serves more than 8,000 researchers, writers, students, family historians, filmmakers, and other museum visitors annually both onsite and online through its reference, research and reproduction services.

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