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JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026. While the museum and store are closed, join us for programs and events on our Little Tokyo campus, throughout Southern California, and beyond. 

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  • Kokoro Craft Boutique

    Sep 30, 2012

    Sponsored by Friends of the Museum 10 am to 4 pm Free admission to museum exhibitions with craft show purchase. (September 30, 2012 only) Showcase and sale of unique, discriminating, high quality, handcrafted, artist designed merchandise. Craft items for sale include: Origami Art, Unique Jewelry, Kimono Fabric Clothing, Handbags, Silk/Yarn Scarves, Ceramic and Miniature Bronze Sculptures, Cultural T-shirts, ...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Oct 02, 2010

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Sep 04, 2010

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Aug 07, 2010

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Jul 03, 2010

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

  • Smithsonian Museum Day

    Sep 26, 2009

    Smithsonian members enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to hundreds of museums and cultural venues nationwide. How? Present the Museum Day admission card to receive free general admission at participating Museum Day locations. The admission card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via this site. The following Museum Day restrictions apply: One time use...

  • Witnessing History: A Conversation with Stan Honda

    Sep 13, 2003

    In conjunction with Eyewitness: Photojournalist Stan Honda, September 11, and the Japanese American Experience A picture is worth a thousand words. Renowned photojournalist Stan Honda's lens has captured historical events including images of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center disaster. Through a slide show presentation of his work, Honda will share his experiences documenting history with his camera. The s...

  • Discovering Your Family Tree Workshop

    Jul 27, 2003

    Instructor: Chester Hashizume Have you ever wondered who all of your relatives were at the Family Reunion? This workshop will provide tips on how to create your family tree and offer sources of information to help identify ancestors and relatives in Japan. You will also learn to access your family tree in the National Museum's Family Registry. Fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes...

  • Sights Unseen

    May 31, 2003 - Sep 14, 2003

    The Japanese American National Museum is proud to present the first survey of the work by Japanese American photographer Masumi Hayashi. The exhibition includes 30 photographs that explore bucolic landscapes, and the unseen reality just below the surface. The photocollages come from five bodies of Hayashi’s work—abandoned prisons; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Sites; Japanese American and Japanes...

  • A Conversation with Madeleine Sugimoto

    Jun 16, 2001

    In honor of Father's Day, the National Museum presents this special opportunity to hear first-hand stories about artist Henry Sugimoto (1900-1990) from the perspective of his daughter, Madeleine. This program is held in conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience and will reveal the person behind the art. Audience members will be able to participate in a question and answer period ...