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  • 13th Annual Museums Free-for-All

    Jan 28, 2018

    FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY Along with more than 40 other regional museums, JANM is proud to make museums available to the broadest possible audience by offering free admission on this day. Please note that RSVPs are strongly encouraged. For a complete list of participating institutions, visit socalmuseums.org/free-for-all.

  • Members Only Exhibition Tour: "Above the Fold"

    Aug 06, 2016

    Join Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami curator Meher McArthur for an in-depth gallery tour. Limited to 25 members. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or 213.830.5646. Photo: Yuko Nishimura, Shine, 2008. Photo courtesy of the artist.

  • Exhibition Tour: Common Ground

    May 01, 2010

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Apr 03, 2010

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

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Mar 06, 2010

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

  • Lei-Making Workshop with Elizabeth Asawa

    Dec 02, 2007

    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...

  • Celebrate Father's Day with a BBQ Party on the Plaza!

    Jun 17, 2007

    Celebrate Father's Day at the exhibition opening of Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden Join us for a relaxing afternoon BBQ PARTY ON THE PLAZA -Live Entertainment by Gary Fukushima Jazz Quartet -Food Vendors -Members-only Raffle Drawing (winners must be present) -Exhibition Activities-Terrace Garden display, Guide-by-Cell audio tour, in-gallery activity, and screening of Mamo's Weeds (exclusive f...

  • Garland Christmas Trees

    Dec 14, 1997

    Craft class Instructor: Bill Shishima Need a tree to trim? Learn how to make your very own holiday tree by using wire hangers, garland, lights, and a little bit of tape! That’s all that is needed along with your imagination. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by December 18. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • Little Tokyo Guided Tour

    Nov 09, 1997

    Historic Tour Series The Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles was once a thriving residential, business, and cultural center of the largest Japanese American community in the United States until World War II. Take a walking tour, relive history, and learn about present day Little Tokyo with museum docents on this very popular program. Members free, non-members $5. Reservations required by November 3, 1997. Limi...

  • Kona Coffee Culture

    Feb 15, 1997

    Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Lecture Kona coffee farmer, Ed Kaneko talks about Kona coffee culture, the history of coffee growing along the Kona Coast of Hawai'i and the method by which coffee is grown and processed. Mr. Kaneko was the project coordinator for the Kona Coffee exhibit while on exhibit in Hawai'i. Sample the Museum Store's own Kona coffee. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required.