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  • Dan Kwong: "What? No Ping Pong Balls"

    2018年06月03日

    Performance artist Dan Kwong teams up with taiko artist Kenny Endo for this moving and hilarious tribute to Kwong’s rebellious late mother, Momo Nagano. Kwong traces Nagano’s journey from her all-American girlhood in Los Angeles to World War II incarceration camp, her life as a single mother raising four kids, and her transformation from housewife to Venice Beach artist. By including video interviews with other Ja...

  • Members' Preview Day and Reception: "Making Waves" and "Two Views"

    2016年02月27日

    The museum’s two new temporary exhibitions—Making Waves: Japanese American Photography, 1920–1940 and Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank—will be open only to JANM members, who are invited to have an exclusive first look before they open to the public on February 28. Remarks by Making Waves curator Dennis Reed at 2 p.m. followed by a book signing. Light dessert reception from 3 p.m. RS...

  • Hello Kitty Girl Scout Program

    2014年11月22日

    In this special program just for Girl Scouts, start your visit to Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty before museum hours and then create your own Hello Kitty–inspired artwork. $10 members; $20 non-member scouts ages 6-17; $30 non-member scout parents/troop leaders. Museum admission, materials, and participation patches included. Limited to 45 participants. This program is sold out. Additional H...

  • Kidding Around in the Kitchen Family Cooking Adventure: Beat the June Gloom

    2009年06月06日

    Please Note: This class has been canceled! Kidding Around the Kitchen (KATK) and the Japanese American National Museum are proud to present: Beat The June Gloom. A hands on family cooking class lead by Lisa Elaina Fontanesi creator of KATK: What better way to start your summer than with some tasty recipes the whole family will enjoy. Get a head start on your summer family cooking with this hands on cooking cl...

  • SPRING ROLLS into JANM

    2009年03月28日

    Celebrate the coming of spring with this hands-on family cooking class of assorted Asian foods including sweet and savory spring and egg rolls and fun noodle soups. $25 members (for one child & one adult); $35 non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations for Spring Rolls into JANM can be made by calling 213.625.0414 at ext.2222. This cooking workshop is brought to you in collaboration with Kid...

  • Night Reading

    2002年05月16日

    The Municipal Art Gallery and the National Museum invite you to join us for special readings by authors who represent the strength and breadth of contemporary writing in Los Angeles. Featuring: Jenoyne Adams, John D'Amico, Michale Datcher, Russell Leong, Sandra Munoz, Majid Naficy and D.J. Waldie.

  • Nisei Athletic Union (NAU) Reunion

    2000年04月22日

    First NAU Reunion bringing together present and former basketball, baseball, and softball players. First presentation of the Aki Komai Memorial Awards. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $10. Call Chris Komai at 213.830.5648 or Florence Och i at 213.830.5652 for more information and/or reservations.

  • Behind the Camera: Meet Museum Filmmakers

    2000年02月17日

    Screening and Discussion Featuring: Justin Lin This month, filmmaker Justin Lin takes us on a fresh journey with a screening of his feature length film Shopping for Fangs, which the Los Angeles Times called "a jaunty dark comedy—fresh and engaging." The screening will be followed by a short discussion.

  • J.T. Sata: Immigrant Modernist—JANM Store

    Purchase related items from the JANM Store, including a beautiful exhibition booklet is available documenting the life and work of J.T. Sata.Buy Now JANM members receive a 10% discount! Join or renew now

  • Cruising J-Town—Events

    Check back for upcoming programs and events, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our email list for updates!To see a complete listing of the JANM’s programs, check out our Events Calendar.