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Giant Robot Biennale 5—Opening Celebration

2024年03月01日

Join the artists of Giant Robot for first access to Giant Robot Biennale 5 with free admission, engaging art, music, activities, and more that celebrate a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture and an influential brand encompassing pop art, skateboard, comic book, graphic arts, and vinyl toy culture! SCHEDULE 6 p.m.–9 p.m.: Explore the exhibitions, cash bar, and Kogi BBQ and MANEATINGPLANT food tru...

JANM Book Club: Drawing by Heart with Gwen Muranaka

2023年11月18日

Join Gwen Muranaka for a talk on cartoons, creativity, and the inspirations in her life. She will be in a conversation with Susan Hirasuna, anchor of Fox 11 News, about her new book, Drawing By Heart, which is a compilation of cartoons and cross-cultural commentary. A whimsical excursion into a world of outspoken cats and dogs, where cultures clash and Spam musubi is a staple, Muranaka’s book sheds light on the u...

JANM Condemns Anti-Muslim Hate Crime in Illinois

2023年10月19日

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) condemns the recent anti-Muslim hate crime in Plainfield, Illinois. Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and his mother, Hanaan Shahin, were stabbed multiple times by their landlord, killing Wadea and seriously injuring Hanaan. When the landlord expressed that he was angry at her for what was happening in Israel and she responded by saying “let’s pray for peace,...

JANM Book Club: Evergreen with Naomi Hirahara

2023年09月09日

Join Edgar Award–winning author, Naomi Hirahara, for a dive into the history of Little Tokyo through her newest book, Evergreen. Evergreen, the follow-up to the Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning Clark and Division, is the story of a Japanese American nurse’s aide who navigates the dangers of post–World War II and post-Manzanar life as she attempts to find justice for a broken family. Hirahara’s presentation w...

Japanese American History Class (Part 2 of 2)

2010年10月16日

This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day. FREE for members, $14 non-members. Please note: You can take Part 2, even if you have not taken Part 1.

Japanese American History Class (Part 1 of 2)

2010年10月02日

This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day. FREE for members, $14 non-members.

Japanese American History Class (Part 2 of 2)

2010年03月27日

This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day. FREE for members, $14 non-members.

Japanese American History Class (Part 1 of 2)

2010年03月20日

This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day. FREE for members, $14 non-members.

An Afternoon of Christmas Songs

1997年12月07日

Performance Join the Japanese choral group Floral Harmony as they present Christmas songs that will evoke your holiday sprit. This is the third year that this South Pasadena based group will perform at the Museum. Floral Harmony will also sing popular Japanese songs for the program. Bring the entire family. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required. Limited seating available.

Transpacific Borderlands: The Art of Japanese Diaspora in Lima, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and São Paulo - 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, visit our event calendar.