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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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  • Member Appreciation Days

    Nov 24, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017

    Friday–Sunday, November 24–26, 2017 It’s time for Holiday M.A.D.ness! JANM members enjoy a 20% discount at the JANM Store and janmstore.com, plus free admission and a 20% discount at other SoCal institutions. On Saturday, JANM hosts a Citron Trunk Show. And on the first annual Museum Store Sunday, we welcome noted children’s book author Allen Say for a special book signing. Visit janmstore.com/memb...

  • "Tatau" Panel Discussion and Catalog Signing

    Sep 10, 2016

    Artists featured in Tatau: Marks of Polynesia—including Sulu‘ape Steve Looney, Sulu‘ape Si‘i Liufau, Fred Frost, and Alipate Fetuli—will discuss their work. Moderated by curator Takahiro “Ryudaibori” Kitamura. Catalog signing to follow. Free with museum admission. RSVPs are recommended. Exhibition catalog available at the JANM Store. Image: Tattoo by Sulu‘ape Si‘i Liufau. Photo by John Agcaoili.

  • Hand Transfer Workshop

    Dec 05, 2009

    Come meet the artist Albert Reyes and learn about the various drawing techniques that he uses in creating his drawings. And then create your own work of art in this hands-on workshop.

  • Museum Free-For-All

    Oct 01, 2006

    October is National Arts Month! Celebrate the arts by visiting 20 LA-area museums for FREE (hours vary per museum). click here for a complete listing of participating museums.

  • Boys' Day Activities

    Apr 16, 2005

    In advance of Tango No Sekku or Boys' Day in Japan, learn about the Children's Day Festival and create your own Koi Nobori (carp streamer).

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Sumi-e

    Jun 09, 2001

    Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) flowers. Members $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission and supplies

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Pop-Up Card Making

    May 26, 2001

    Learn the art of making three-dimensional cards that pop-up when opened. Members $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission and supplies.

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Sumi-e

    Apr 14, 2001

    Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) flowers. Members $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission and supplies

  • Big Drum: Taiko in the United States - Media

    Videos BIG DRUM: Taiko in the United States features America’s taiko pioneers and documents, through interviews and rare film and video footage, the ongoing transformation of this dynamic performing art. Produced by Akira Boch, Sojin Kim, Masaki Miyagawa, Ann Kaneko 25 minutes Watch more videos produced for the exhibition. WATCH NOW Photo Gallery Historical and contemporary photographs that ...

  • SCHEDULE—2026 Little Tokyo Workshop

    Scheduling information for the 2026 “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations,” a place-based workshop for teachers.