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  • Giant Robot Artist Roundtable

    2008年01月12日

    Free with museum admission Join the artists of Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues for a roundtable discussion moderated by Eric Nakamura. Light refreshments will be served following the program. Confirmed: Pryor Praczukowski, Souther Salazar, and Seonna Hong. Special hours! Saturday, January 12, 2008 Extended Hours: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-Visit Workshop

    2008年01月10日

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, January 10, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Dinner provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America, and the Ci...

  • 2008 Oshogatsu Family Festival & First Sundays are For Families

    2008年01月06日

    FREE, no reservations required Ring in the New Year with fun arts and crafts, whimsical tales, and exciting performances at the National Museum. This year's festival will feature a special activity created by Giant Robot. Visitors will also receive free admission to MOCA's ©Murakami exhibition as a part of their "First Sundays are For Families" program by checking in at the "For Families" table (1:00 – 3:30 PM)...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    2007年12月29日

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents on this historic walking tour. $8 for National Museum members and $13 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Reservations along with comfortable walking shoes and clothes are recommended. Weather permitting.

  • MUSEUM SETS REDRESS PROGRAM SERIES TO MARK 20TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2008

    2007年12月17日

    The Japanese American National Museum has organized a series of special events, public programs and collaborations for 2008 to help mark the 20th Anniversary of the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 which provided an official government apology and redress for thousands of Japanese Americans unlawfully forced from their homes during World War II. Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on August 10, 19...

  • Shibori Workshop with Yoshiko Akane

    2007年12月16日

    In the last of the gift-making workshops, learn the ancient Japanese art of colorful shibori dyeing with Yoshiko Akane. $10 National Museum Members; $15 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission.

  • Holiday Cards Workshop

    2007年12月08日

    In this second gift-making workshop, Ruthie Kitagawa shows you how to make your very own holiday cards to share with family and friends. $8 National Museum members; $13 non-members; includes materials and Museum admission. Reservations highly recommended, limited to 10 participants, ages 14 and up.

  • Lei-Making Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

    2007年12月02日

    Just in time for the holidays, the National Museum presents a series of three workshops with the season of gift-giving in mind. In this first workshop, Elizabeth Asawa shows you how to make a beautiful, everlasting pikake lei from cording. Come to the first hour to learn basic crocheting techniques. If you have needlework experience, come to the second hour to start creating your lei. $10 National Museum Members; $15...

  • Osechi-ryōri

    2007年12月02日

    With Robert Hori How did foods like date-maki and namasu end up on the Oshogatsu table anyway? In this informative hands-on workshop, not only will chef and author, Robert Hori, share the history of Japanese New Year's foods, he will also pass along useful preparation tips and recipes. $15 National Museum members; $25 non-members, includes materials and Museum admission. Limited to 20 participants, ages 16 and up. ...

  • Members Appreciation Holiday Shopping Days

    2007年12月02日

    FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 21 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS The Japanese American National Museum, in partnership with 20 Southland institutions, hosts special holiday shopping days for members only! Your National Museum membership card entitles you to free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and 20% off* at each organization's store on the select days [click on the link below]. A special tea t...